Allegheny County Council is poised to approve $100 million in federal pandemic relief funds without any public input.
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Parents Describe TANF’s Strengths and Needed Changes in New Report on 25th Anniversary of “Welfare Reform”
A new report finds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is crucial for supporting the lowest income families in Pennsylvania, but must be improved.
What you need to know about the first and second stimulus checks for your 2020 taxes
Answers to frequently asked questions about the first two stimulus payments from the federal government to help people through the COVID-19 pandemic.
PA SNAP households denied emergency allotments will now get them
PA Dept. of Human Services (DHS) is paying retroactive emergency allotments to SNAP households who were denied them from September 2020 to March 2021.
Vote YES on the 2021 Primary Election criminal justice ballot measures
On May 18, 2021, Pittsburgh area voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on solitary confinement and/or no-knock warrants.
2021 Primary Election: 4 Statewide and 2 Local Ballot Measures
There will be up to six questions on the ballot for Pittsburgh area voters that will affect city, county, and state policies.
Harrison’s story: How a homeless client helped change SNAP policy
No one should have to worry about losing public assistance due to a bureaucratic error, especially not during a pandemic.
How the American Rescue Plan can help end child hunger for good
We joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of PA and other community leaders at a press conference about how the American Rescue Plan will help families and children.
File your taxes now if you didn’t receive the full pandemic stimulus payments
Even if you don’t normally file taxes, you should file for a stimulus payment right away. You could get money from the IRS even if you don’t have earnings!
Our testimony to the Port Authority of Allegheny County Board on fair fares
We joined allies in making clear how how PAAC’s new fare proposal falls short of ensuring mobility and food access for low-income transit riders.
