Posted at https://spotlightonpoverty.org/spotlight-exclusives/a-little-known-hud-program-could-help-lift-renters-out-of-poverty/ Markita Morris-Louis, posted on January 25, 2023 Too often, particularly when it comes to federal programs to help lift up low-income families, the national dialogue focuses more on programs that don’t work and not enough on those that do, but … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Domestic workers care for children, support older people and people with disabilities, and clean our homes. These workers are vital to our economy and provide critical quality-of-life supports for many Americans. But their compensation … Continued
From Meet the Need PA (https://www.facebook.com/MeetTheNeedPA): On Friday, July 8th, Governor Wolf signed the 2022-2023 budget into law. While the budget increases funding for many Pennsylvania communities, it unfortunately does not include a grant increase in the TANF cash grant. This … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Did you know that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) lifted 9 million people out of poverty last year, including 5 million children.1 Thanks to Congress expanding … Continued
Posted at https://frac.org/blog/endhungerendstigma BY FRAC PRESIDENT LUIS GUARDIA AND FRAC SENIOR NUTRITION POLICY AND RESEARCH ANALYST ALLISON LACKO In less than a month, COVID-19 shifted the economic stability of millions of people in America through health emergencies, job loss, restaurant sector … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/09/14/incredible-covid-stimulus-funds-reduced-overall-us-poverty-2020 “Giving people money is a great way to fight poverty,” said Rep. Jamaal Bowman. KENNY STANCIL September 14, 2021 Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing spike in unemployment, poverty in the U.S. declined by roughly 2.6% from 2019 … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/02/24/majority-us-voters-want-government-invest-more-healthcare-education-and-fighting Published on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 by Common Dreams 57% of the electorate thinks the government doesn’t spend enough on anti-poverty initiatives, while 56% want to see more investment in education and healthcare. By Kenny Stancil, staff … Continued
From PathWays PA (http://www.pathwayspa.org): Census data tells us that 13% of Pennsylvania households live in poverty. In reality, even more households don’t have the income they need to reach self-sufficiency. One in four Pennsylvania households – over 846,000 – lack … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/04/21/warning-hammer-blow-pandemic-un-food-agencies-say-coronavirus-could-double-global Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by Common Dreams A new report states 265 million people could face food insecurity by the end of 2020, up from 130 million last year. By Julia Conley, staff writer Soacha’s … 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