As we do our part to stay home to keep ourselves and others safe during the COVID-19 health crisis, United Methodist Women is offering prayers, resources and advocacy on its For a Time Like This blog. Visit the blog for ways … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): As Congress considers the next response to COVID-19, the disease is becoming a death sentence for some persons who are incarcerated. More and more prisons at the local, state, and federal level have become … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): We’ve been glad to see the early relief that has been extended to people hurt by this crisis. Expanding unemployment and providing funding to small businesses who keep workers on payroll was a great … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are considering another package of COVID-19-related legislation to support communities during this difficult time. While we are grateful for measures Congress has taken to address the crisis, there remain unique … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): Over a month ago we said we would continue the work for fair redistricting, asking the PA General Assembly to take action in this session. At the same time, we wanted to be respectful of … Continued
The Department of State (DOS) is working to promote public confidence in elections and educate voters about some significant changes to elections in 2020. To this end, the Ready to Vote initiative aims to inform voters about key information, including: … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Farmworkers who grow, pick, and pack the food that ends up on our grocery store shelves have been deemed essential workers who are critical to our country’s infrastructure during the coronavirus pandemic. But right now, … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous damage. In addition to the lives lost, over 30 million people have lost their jobs. People and families across the country are struggling to make ends meet, … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): Week 1 – nearly 1,700 advocates sent over 4,100 messages. AMAZING! So let’s keep it going! Our week #2 message focuses on securing funds for child care providers’ uncollected tuition. We know that without further … Continued
