From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): We are getting closer to sending much needed relief to struggling families and cash-strapped states. The House voted 219-212 on Saturday to send the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to the Senate. Now, … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): “The House passed essential COVID-19 relief legislation on Saturday. Now, we need the Senate to act swiftly. Millions of families are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, and states, schools and … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning to hold a vote on President Biden’s American Rescue Plan by the end of this week. This comprehensive pandemic relief package will deliver vaccines to combat … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): As people of faith, we believe in the call to love our neighbor as ourselves and we recognize the inherent dignity of all. We work for justice as an act of faith. Join us … Continued
Households Struggle to Afford Food, Pay Rent, Emerging Data Show JULY 21, 2020 BY SHARON PARROTT, ARLOC SHERMAN, JOSEPH LLOBRERA, ALICIA MAZZARA, JENNIFER BELTRÁN, MICHAEL LEACHMAN Executive Summary “THE NEXT PACKAGE SHOULD BOTH EXTEND THE RELIEF MEASURES THAT ARE WORKING … Continued