From the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (http://www.thecaap.org): In Pennsylvania, there are almost 2 million citizens who receive medical assistance and qualify for SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program). Out of that 2 million, only 62% receive both SNAP and medical … Continued
From the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (http://www.thecaap.org): In cold climates, the onset of winter can cause additional financial stress and have health implications for the wellbeing of residents. This is particularly true for low-income families who may not be … Continued
From Community Legal Services (https://clsphila.org/): Pennsylvania has reinstated the General Assistance program. As you may recall, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously held that Act 80, which eliminated the GA program, had been enacted in a manner that violated the Pennsylvania … Continued
Posted at http://commongood.unitedforimpact.org/node/3227 Although hunger decreased in most of the United States over the last six years due to reduced unemployment and slightly increased wages, the number of people who couldn’t afford enough food increased in the city of Philadelphia … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-11-14/youth-issues/older-youth-in-pa-foster-care-struggle-to-succeed/a64635-1 November 14, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window About 33 percent of Pennsylvania’s foster-care population is age 14 or older. (pxhere) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania could do more to prepare … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): As you know, the current farm bill expired on September 30 (although SNAP is still going because funding was already provided for the program). Agriculture Committee leaders in the House and Senate … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/11/12/guide-helping-homeless-persons/#.W-mehtVKgdU By James Abro November 12, 2018 Editor’s note: Guest CHN blogger James Abro is the author of “Facing Homelessness.” He is also a grassroots anti-poverty activist in his community, as well as a national advocate for Homeless Citizens Rights. … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/11/08/tough-election-season-human-needs-advocates-mark-progress/#.W-Sgo9VKgdU By David Elliot November 8, 2018 “When people were selling the politics of fear and division and destruction, we were talking about hope. We were talking about the politics of joy.” — U.S. Rep-Elect Ilhan Omar Despite a backdrop … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): 1 in 10 senior households relies on food stamps — MarketWatch, November 2, 2018 A study of U.S. Census Bureau data, released by FRAC, in collaboration with AARP Foundation, found that 10 … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/11/02/high-cost-child-care-american-families-crisis/#.W-BmPdVKgdU By CHN November 2, 2018 Editor’s note: The following piece was written by Makenna Whitworth, CHN’s Fall 2018 intern. Makenna is a senior majoring in political science at Brigham Young University. Presenters at the Child Care Aware 2018 Cost … Continued