Nurses and health care professionals are on the front lines of our battle against COVID-19. Their tireless work has brought comfort and healing to our communities, and saved countless lives. Unfortunately, they are working in dangerous, unacceptable conditions. Many have … Continued
Lutheran social ministry organizations (and many other faith-based organizations) are serving vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic and request your help to ensure that they can continue to meet those needs during this public health emergency and to help build … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): The People and the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center have joined with more than 30 other groups to demand immediate action on the part of Governor Wolf and the General Assembly to … Continued
Some in the Senate are trying to force through billions of dollars in bailouts for the ultra-rich and big corporations with no strings attached. We can’t let them. The economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak is hitting home, and Congress … Continued
Our staff continues to provide services to our older clients and communities who are disproportionately impacted by this crisis. In response to the Governor’s directive, all SeniorLAW Center physical offices are closed (as are many courts), but our entire staff … Continued
From Joy Skjegstad Training and Consulting (https://faithandleadership.com/joy-skjegstad): Indiana United Methodist Conference: Great webpage with many resources including how to livestream your worship services and put giving on-line: https://www.inumc.org/home-page/how-you-can-stay-connected-to-your-congregation-and-community-during-covid-19/ Episcopal Relief and Development, free webinars: https://www.episcopalrelief.org/on-the-topic-of-epidemics/ – “Addressing Isolation and Quarantine” and “A Ministerial … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress has taken the first steps to respond to the fast-moving global pandemic by passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will provide immediate paid sick leave and paid family leave to … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are working on important legislation around the Coronavirus / COVID-19. Crises test who we are as a nation – and we are stronger when we are united, extend compassion to … Continued
CDC Updates and Guidance (6/3/20) Avoiding Foreclosure, Resources for Veterans General CDC information page FAQ General child welfare guidance from the Administration on Children and Families New Guidance on Caseworker Visits via Videoconferencing General Health and Human Services information page … Continued
From Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA (https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/): Go to https://support.elca.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=1228 to encourage your federal lawmakers to improve U.S. response to pandemics. (NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to use this! Since a bipartisan group of U.S. representatives introduced … Continued