On the anniversary of Pres. Franklin Roosevelt’s birthday, Democratic legislators held a press conference to announce their priorities in upcoming budget negotiations. We were there as they called out Gov. […]
U.S. House passes a bad Farm Bill; “could have been worse” is not good enough
The House of Representatives passed the newest version of the Farm Bill yesterday, containing nearly $9 billion in cuts to SNAP/food stamps over the next 10 years. Just Harvest, along […]
Former pottery students reunite to help fill empty bowls
A police officer, a dentist, business people – all former students of a local ceramics teacher reassembled recently to spend 8 hours together in a creative endeavor to help Just […]
Take Action: House and Senate ready to vote on compromise Farm Bill
Congress is ready to vote on a new Farm Bill – and it looks terrible for the millions of Pennsylvanians who depend on food stamps. We can stop these cuts!
Area students pitch in to fight hunger
The 19th annual Empty Bowls – a community meal to fight hunger in the region – will be this March. Every year, attendees get to take home a beautiful ceramic […]
Take Action: Stop the compromise Farm Bill!
Food stamps help to lift millions of Americans – including children – out of poverty. Yet Congress is considering billions of dollars in cuts to this critical program. Take action […]
Poverty’s effect on the brain
Poverty alters the brain, and in ways you may not have realized. New research paints a picture of a day in the life of someone in need. No matter your […]
Six lessons from the 50-year War on Poverty
After 50 years of struggle, are we losing the war on poverty? Ask 1 in 5 U.S. children and 1 in 3 adults. Here are six lessons that I have […]
You’re invited to help change the future of Pittsburgh
Join us, the other organizations of Pittsburgh UNITED, and Mayor Peduto and members of City Council at this celebration on January 9. This celebration will kick off a new progressive […]
7 great Poverty Awareness Month items this week!
This week’s calendar of events are up! Check out the quick run-down on: Our new online offering, taking action in 2014, promoting good jobs with Bill Peduto, the number one […]
