From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): People experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus and are far more likely to need hospitalization and to die as a result of the illness. It is not only a moral imperative … Continued
NOTE: The Council is partnered with the Abolitionist Law Center in work on solitary confinement. Also—watch for announcement of virtual prayer vigil for those at risk in detention. March 31, 6:00-8:00 pm Hosted by the Abolitionist Law Center • co-sponsored … Continued
If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, or other essential services, use the search bar at http://www.211.org/services/covid19 to find your local 211 or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Use the CDC COVID-19 Symptom Checker here if you … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Find more comprehensive information on resources after separator line below. On Friday, March 13, Governor Wolf announced that all public K-12 Pennsylvania schools and school district run pre-k programs will be closed for the … Continued
From Faith in Healthcare (https://faithinhealthcare.org): This article by our editor is being co-published in Sojourners and Democratic Left. Last week, I listened as several Indiana workers in the hospitality industry gathered in southeastern Indiana to talk about their health. A cook in her … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): It is urgent that Congress takes at least initial action NOW to protect people as the coronavirus pandemic takes hold. Speaker Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin are working on a bill. We don’t … Continued
From Family Values @Work (https://familyvaluesatwork.org/): Leadership in Congress has put together a robust package of supports to help the nation deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. We are proud that the issue of paid time to care – both paid sick … Continued