From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): More than 33 million have lost their jobs. Close to one-quarter of Americans reported in April they didn’t have enough money to buy a full month of food. With stores closed, schools shuttered, … Continued
The National Council of Churches is pleased to offer an informational sheet with numerous links for articles, blogs and ways to engage in our “new normal.” The resources were collected from many faith communions and organizations. Click here to access this … Continued
Thanks to Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania for sharing this alert. As Christians, we pray for daily bread, not just for ourselves, but for our neighbors. We believe we are called to act for a just world, where all are fed. … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): This is a pandemic. And this is urgent. Communities of color — already disproportionately impacted by gun violence — are also being hit the hardest by COVID-19. And COVID-19 is making the gun violence crisis … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): In Week 2 – over 1,500 advocates sent nearly 5,000 messages to PA policymakers. Your voice continues to make a difference! Our week #3 message emphasizes the cleaning support early learning programs need to reopen. … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Last week’s jobs report puts our economic challenges in stark terms, with more than 20.5 million U.S. workers out of work for the month of April. The very best thing Congress can do right now … Continued
In support of community-based testing initiatives Help protect yourself and the people around you by getting tested through this program. Appointments will be prioritized based on answers to screening questions and testing site availability. Free COVID-19 testing is open in select … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/05/07/direct-relief-demanded-hard-hit-us-families-depression-level-unemployment-tops-33 Published on Thursday, May 07, 2020 by Common Dreams “Washington must not abandon working people.” By Julia Conley, staff writer People wait for food being distributed at Common Pantry in Harlem on April 20, 2020 in New … Continued
As Pennsylvania plans to safely reopen the economy and recover from COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf announced the creation of the Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps, a public service initiative that will support efforts this fall to increase testing and contact tracing … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): We are living through a global health pandemic. It seems painfully clear that everyone should have access to a doctor and insurance to pay for needed treatment. Yet, Donald Trump has opposed allowing … Continued