Janet Baker is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. But her other role, which has just as much of a place in her heart, is as someone who always helps those […]
Archive | Not just a number
Takina: A single mother working hard but staying positive
For people who are trying hard to make ends meet every month, every dollar counts, particularly when it comes to tax time. But getting help to maximize your tax refund […]
Snapshots of Poverty: Five photographers, one focus
Friday is the opening of a Just Harvest exhibit of photographs taken by five of our clients. The photos are glimpses into the lives of an increasing number of our […]
Fresh Access farmers markets shopper Jennae Dungan
Although farmers markets have long been a popular source of healthy food, people receiving food stamps have mostly been excluded from these markets due to a lack of access.
Stretch Carter: Fresh Access logo designer and former tax client
Stretch had never gotten professional help filing his taxes before. Did our help lay the groundwork for his future success? You be the judge.
Valerie: A tax client, proud mother, and bright soul
Valerie is the kind of person who lights up a room. Her smile and positive attitude is infectious to anyone around her.
Theresa: A tax client who has some questions for our legislators
Theresa avoided homelessness thanks to key public assistance programs. But she has some strong words for the government officials who oversee those programs.
Bruce: A struggling veteran helped by our free tax prep service
Bruce came to Just Harvest for the first time this year to get his taxes done. What he found was more than he expected.
Mon: A tax client and volunteer from Bhutan
Mon has already experienced much in his young life. The assistance he’s received since coming to Pittsburgh is now allowing him to help fellow refugees.
Ngun, a tax client: From refugee to volunteer
Ngun’s journey to the U.S. was not an easy one. But after receiving public assistance to help with her transition to a new life here she is extending that same […]
