From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Every morning for the last two weeks I’ve woken up wondering what impact this COVID-19 crisis will have on my toddler’s life along with our entire country. My partner and I are juggling our work schedules … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/04/02/poor-sick-homeless-children-low-wage-workers-moral-leaders-demand-coronavirus-relief Published on Thursday, April 02, 2020 by Common Dreams “We are asking people to call on the White House and Congress to enact relief for the people that Jesus cared about,” say the Poor People’s Campaign co-chairs. … Continued
March 26, 2020 By Sasha Abramsky Amid a pandemic and shifting economy, the question of how to address U.S. poverty may finally emerge as a top issue in a presidential campaign. The U.S. may finally be ready to address the … Continued
Can your organization or business help feed or shelter Pennsylvanians in need? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is collecting information on capabilities commonwealth wide so that we can match people in need with available resources. Please take this survey … Continued
With thanks to the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps) TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program What is the best way to effectively communicate with local … Continued
Today is #CensusDay, when everyone is encouraged to make sure they are counted and fill out the 2020 Census—and when you are encouraged to reach out to friends, family, congregations, and your community to make sure they are counted. Find … Continued
Posted at https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Education-Details.aspx?newsid=822 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today that it received waiver approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow schools to provide free meals to all children during statewide COVID-19 mitigation … Continued
Download pdf version population who are waiting for tests or are not feeling well to access a sheltering site for quarantine. Contact your local Health Department (or call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)). Offer address of a nearby sheltering location. If clients are … Continued
Governor Tom Wolf signed bills to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania that bolster the health care system, benefit workers and schools, and reschedule the 2020 primary election for June 2. House Bill 1232: Provides $50 million for the Wolf administration … Continued