The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has encouraged consumers across the state, especially those most vulnerable to social isolation, to understand the resources available through the Lifeline program to help them stay connected to their voice and internet services during … Continued
Download the document Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Angela Liddle, President and CEO of the PA Family Support Alliance, today reminded Pennsylvanians that DHS’ ChildLine, a 24/7 hotline for reporting concerns of child … Continued
Across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians are doing their part to combat this virus– from staying indoors and delivering supplies to neighbors to caring for sick patients in hospitals and keeping our communities safe– and together, we’re going to beat this. My … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): April 15 is when we normally file our taxes. Let’s take a moment to remind every member of Congress that we want to use our tax dollars as a tool to end economic inequality so … Continued
People living on the street need reusable cloth face masks with straps. Masks are now required to ride the city buses and should be worn in public places. Can you help us provide 50 masks a week to be distributed … Continued
“Many people don’t know what is going to happen down the road. They’ve been able to pay their rent through April, but now they are waiting to be called back to work and they don’t know if they’ll be able … Continued
From ELCA Advocacy (https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Advocacy): NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to use this link. In the last several days, leaders in Congress have been debating which federal resources and international policies our communities still need to adequately address the … Continued
The Department of Labor and Industry has launched a new online job portal. People seeking employment can visit www.PAcareerlink.pa.gov and select the green “PA COVID-19 Jobs – Hiring Immediately” job portal banner to see active job openings. Selecting the “Apply Now” button for … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Blink. “Did that really just happen?” “Are people now supposed to risk their lives during a pandemic to stand in crowded lines to vote?” Last week, voters in Wisconsin had to risk their lives to go … Continued
Check out Well Span’s COVID-19 related resources available to community partners at https://www.wellspan.org/coronavirus/resources-for-community-partners/. “Slow the Spread” Grant Opportunity Well Span Health is providing emergency community partnership grants to help support community partners during this time of need. In an effort … Continued