It is now well past the June 30 deadline for a 2015-16 PA budget and negotiations between Gov. Wolf and state Republican legislators are said to be frozen.
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Blog posts about special events, volunteer opportunities, and how to take action against hunger and poverty.
Save the Date: Our 27th Annual Harvest Celebration Dinner
We are thrilled to announce that the keynote speaker at this 2015 premier event will be feminist leader Teresa C. Younger. Casa San Jose will be our Seeds of Justice […]
The Five R’s: What Pennsylvania needs in a state budget
Today is the deadline for PA to pass a new state budget. Every budget is an expression of priorities, and getting those priorities wrong is what got Gov. Corbett booted […]
Pennsylvania House Bill 222 means former drug felons get no help out of poverty
One in four working-age Americans have a criminal record. Many are struggling to find work and be productive members of society. Should we be making it even harder?
Tell Congress to protect summer meals through Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Summer meals are a lifeline for hungry children when school is out. But federal funding for these programs is set to expire September 30. Take five minutes to be part […]
Pennsylvania House Bill 934 would boost education as a path out of poverty
An important bill is moving through the Pennsylvania legislature. It would help single mothers and college students in need complete their education and get back on their financial feet.
Come meet struggling worker and author Linda Tirado
We invite our clients to a special event this Saturday to speak with author Linda Tirado, a unique voice for struggling working people.
Take Action to End the Food Stamp Asset Test
Before taking office as governor Tom Wolf promised he would repeal the state’s food stamp asset test, a disastrous policy for the hundreds of thousands of hungry Pennsylvanians. The time […]
Join us this summer! Internships and VISTA positions now open
Yes, we realize it’s barely spring, but we’re already looking to summer – and beyond! We have a number of open positions providing ways to get involved in the fight […]
Help stop food stamp cuts – a key part of the new GOP budget
Congress has taken its first official steps to advance a GOP-sponsored budget, which, if passed, would be disastrous for low- and middle-income Pennsylvanians.
