From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Being safe at home has never been more important. Unfortunately, fear— fear for our health and for our families— has motivated the panic buying of firearms, particularly by first-time gun owners.[1][2] But fear-purchasing firearms isn’t a way to … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Tell Secretary Steven Mnuchin: “Treasury’s callous and burdensome deadline will result in Social Security beneficiaries not receiving the full Economic Impact Payment they are owed. We demand that you immediately extend the deadline … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Breaking news! The IRS has announced that individuals who receive Social security retirement and SSDI who did not file 2019 or 2019 taxes must act by tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd at noon, in order to receive … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): In this season of darkness, communities of faith are called to be beacons of light. Many of us are struggling with sickness, grief, sorrow and the burden of economic instability. But we nourish each other, … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the shutdown of all non-essential non “life sustaining” businesses in Pennsylvania. Energy Transfer, parent company of Sunoco, then applied for and received … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): The current coronavirus pandemic requires us to stand up for Medicaid again. We urgently need you to take action before this Friday. In Pennsylvania, unemployment is surging toward a record high and as people … Continued
From Public Citizens for Children and Youth (http://www.pccy.org): NOTE: This covers the southeastern Pennsylvania region. All families in our region should be able access critical information during this health crisis to get the services and support they may need. That’s … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): Five families remain at the family prison, families with a 5 year-old, two 3 year-olds and two 1 year-olds. Children and families who should have never been imprisoned to begin with. So, these families have sued the … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has … Continued
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