Here are this month’s highlights from the federal, state, and local policy issues we work on: expanding tax credits for low-income workers; the Food Security Partnership’s work to close the […]
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Rally and Twitterstorm to save the DPW Greater Pittsburgh East County Assistance Office in East Liberty!
The state’s Department of Public Welfare is planning to close the Greater Pittsburgh East CAO, which serves more people in need than any other office in the county. Join us […]
News Release: Just Harvest and SEIU Local 668 Rally to Save the Greater Pittsburgh East County Assistance Office
The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) plans to close the Greater Pittsburgh East County Assistance Office (CAO) and relocate its workers to McKeesport, PA, creating considerable hardship for the working […]
News Release: Just Harvest offers tax refunds and health insurance this year
As the deadline to sign up for coverage through the Affordable Care Act approaches, Just Harvest’s free income tax preparation program is offering its clients a chance to sign up […]
President Obama’s new budget would expand tax credits for low-income workers
President Obama’s annual budget, released earlier this month, includes a rare win for childless workers: an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
VICTORY! Governor Corbett will block federal SNAP/food stamp cuts!
We are thrilled at the news that Governor Corbett has snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a move that will keep food on the table for hundreds of […]
19th Annual Empty Bowls a great success!
Hundreds of people braved the snowstorm and made it out to the 19th Annual Empty Bowls at Rodef Shalom this past Sunday, March 2. Since its beginning, this yearly family-friendly […]
Halfway through the 2014 tax season!
We are now halfway through tax season! So far, Just Harvest’s free tax preparation service has helped nearly 1,200 people and returned almost $4 million to our clients.
Rose Mary: What this woman is ashamed of
“I never thought it would happen, and you wouldn’t think it to look at me, but I’m on food stamps. When I grocery shop I travel to a different neighborhood […]
February Policy Roundup: Farm Bill, State budget, and a progressive agenda for Pittsburgh
Here are the take-aways from the federal, state, and local policy issues we’re working on this month: the winners and losers in this month’s passing of the U.S. Farm Bill, […]
