From the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (http://www.thecaap.org): In Pennsylvania, there are almost 2 million citizens who receive medical assistance and qualify for SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program). Out of that 2 million, only 62% receive both SNAP and medical … Continued
From the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (http://www.thecaap.org): In cold climates, the onset of winter can cause additional financial stress and have health implications for the wellbeing of residents. This is particularly true for low-income families who may not be … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): We need you to take action today to urge the PA Fish and Boat Commission to approve the addition of 26 streams to its list of Class A wild trout waters and 69 streams to its list … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): This isn’t the America we want to see. Over the weekend, a group of people seeking asylum were tear gassed by American Customs and Border Protection at a border crossing in Tijuana. The group … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Forest Coalition (http://www.paforestcoalition.org/): Pennsylvania is one the few states to recognize environmental quality as a basic civil right, much like the U.S. Constitution protects the right to free speech and freedom of religion. We see organizations using … Continued
From Juntos (http://vamosjuntos.org/): It was almost exactly a year ago that Juntos launched our Community Resistance Zone (CRZ) in the heart of South Philadelphia. We envisioned what a CRZ could be—an entire neighborhood that knew their rights and was committed … Continued
From Community Legal Services (https://clsphila.org/): Pennsylvania has reinstated the General Assistance program. As you may recall, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously held that Act 80, which eliminated the GA program, had been enacted in a manner that violated the Pennsylvania … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): It’s been 10 days and California is still being devastated by the most destructive and deadly wildfires in its history. These fires are an urgent reminder that we need bold action to address the climate crisis and … Continued
Posted at http://commongood.unitedforimpact.org/node/3227 Although hunger decreased in most of the United States over the last six years due to reduced unemployment and slightly increased wages, the number of people who couldn’t afford enough food increased in the city of Philadelphia … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Beginning next week, government delegates from around the world will meet in Katowice, Poland to decide how to implement the Paris Climate Agreement. The faith community will be there to urge responsible stewardship of … Continued