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.
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Articles and notes from Just Harvest staff and partners.
Soup’s on! The 33 restaurants’ soups you’ll find at the 2015 Empty Bowls
Our annual Empty Bowls dinner is meant to be a reminder of those who go hungry in our region, so it’s a simple meal of bread and soup. But that […]
VISTA Summer Associate position open
Just Harvest is looking for an Associate VISTA member to work with us this summer! We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated individual to work for 8 weeks on summer […]
Join the Walk to Aldi on March 18th
March 27th Update: Garfield community members and food justice activists got organized, took action, and won!
This year’s Empty Bowls will have an exclusive soup
Big Burrito Restaurant Group is creating a special soup to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fundraiser for Just Harvest and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
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 […]
Paw, a tax client: From Thailand to the South Hills
Paw is a refugee from Thailand. With some help from the community she has now made a life for herself in the South Hills with her husband and toddler son.
Mia: A tax client working hard to maintain her dream
As a single mom of two young kids many years ago, Mia benefited greatly from the support of public assistance. But she was able to achieve her dream and has […]
News Release: Just Harvest Signs On to 19 Ideas to Make PA’s Tax System More Fair
Pennsylvania has the 6th most regressive tax code in the nation. Low- and middle-income workers pay more of their income in taxes than the highest-income Pennsylvanians.
