From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): There are thousands of sick and elderly people in federal prison whose continued incarceration serves no public safety purpose. This same population is the most vulnerable to coronavirus. In response to the worldwide COVID-19 … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): People across the country are facing weeks of social distancing. While this is a challenging time, it doesn’t have to be idle or boring. PennEnvironment brainstormed some meaningful ways to continue supporting a cleaner and greener future … Continued
From the Courage Campaign (https://www.couragecampaign.org/): If there is one thing that the coronavirus pandemic has made abundantly clear, it is that the internet is not a luxury. Millions of Americans who live in rural and underserved areas are cut off … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): The NRCAT staff is working remotely, and we continue to monitor important developments as the novel coronavirus pandemic is entering an increasingly dangerous stage. TAKE ACTION at https://nrcat.salsalabs.org/takeaction-bop-mar2020/index.html: Contact the Federal Bureau … Continued
We have gotten approval from USDA to waive any requirements that food be consumed on-site at soup kitchens and other congregate feeding sites. At least for the time being, during this period of a State and Federal Declaration of Emergency, … Continued
A statement from the National Council of Churches Let the groans of the prisoners come before you; according to your great power preserve those doomed to die. -Psalm 79:11 NRSV The global COVID-19 pandemic brings with it a moral imperative to … Continued
Posted at https://housingalliancepa.org/housing-alliance-of-pennsylvania-praises-decision-by-pa-supreme-court-to-halt-all-non-essential-functions-including-eviction/ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced that all non-essential functions would be halted at least until April 4, 2020. As a result no eviction, ejectment, or other displacement from a residence based on failure to make payment can … Continued
There has been an outpouring of support from people across Pennsylvania who want to help their neighbors during COVID-19. This is fantastic and exactly what we have come to expect from the people of the Commonwealth. If you want to … Continued
New COVID-19 Daily Briefing from UCC Disaster Ministries separates facts from falsehoods and fear, supplying valuable information throughout the duration of the pandemic crisis. This resource is prepared Monday through Friday by Barbara T. Baylor, MPH. Contact her at baylorb@ucc.org March … Continued