The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is hosting a prayer vigil on April 3 at 7:00 pm in solidarity with individuals who are currently incarcerated and therefore hold a greater risk of suffering from COVID-19. Here is the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/216895786074541/ … 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
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): By now you’ve surely seen this graph, or one like it, as people #StayInside to #FlattenTheCurve: But that dotted line that says “health care system capacity” isn’t fixed and has not been addressed in any … Continued
Congress has now passed two bills that begin to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and another is on the way. But these bills do not protect health care workers who are on the frontlines of the response. … 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