From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Happy 2023! We know we are already two weeks into the new year but we wanted to roll back the clock real quick because we have some GIANT victories to discuss with you! Because of YOU … Continued
SNAP recipients have been receiving extra payments (Emergency Allotments) throughout the pandemic. February 2023 will be the last month for Emergency Allotments. Starting in March the benefit amount is based on income and allowable expenses. February will be the last … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): Before the election, Republican leaders in both the House and Senate declared their intentions to hold the debt ceiling hostage to demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits. This would be a disaster. Failure … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Before the New Year, Congress passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill that increased funding for many human needs programs. But a glaring omission was the lack of the expanded Child Tax Credit. We’re … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2023-01-03/budget-policy-and-priorities/staying-warm-in-pa-with-winter-heating-assistance/a82167-1 January 3, 2023 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Higher fuel prices and a bitterly cold start to this winter mean it will cost more for most people to heat their … Continued
From Start Strong PA (https://startstrongpa.org/): Add Your Name Today! Pennsylvania’s new Governor, Josh Shapiro, is already working on his Administration’s priorities. Pre-K for PA, Start Strong PA , Childhood Begins At Home, and Thriving PA Campaigns are uniting in a petition effort urging … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/12/19/biden-unveils-plan-reduce-homelessness-25-2025 “The fundamental solution to homelessness is housing,” says the White House roadmap. “When a person is housed, they have a platform to address all their needs, no matter how complex.” KENNY STANCIL December 19, 2022 The Biden … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Policies like the Child Tax Credit are a huge deal and families are tired of waiting, so we are sending ALL the ducks to Washington, DC instead – and we need you to back us up at … Continued
From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): As the year draws to a close, Congress is still working on the Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill that includes homelessness and housing funding. Two months have passed since the original deadline … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Want to join a national power network of Super Mom leaders? And are you – or do you aspire to be – a volunteer community leader who can make change happen for your family and loved … Continued