overty 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 income, it may seem familiar. The only difference is that for people living in poverty, there’s often no way out.
You've got your neighbor, your doctor, and your babysitter's number in your cell phone - so why not the people who represent you in government? If anyone's required to take your call, it's them. 2014 is going to be a year of taking action, so get ready!
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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 today, tomorrow, and the rest of the month to stop them!
In the Twitterverse, "#FF" means Follow Friday or Fundraising Friday - a way for you to support the organizations and causes you believe in and want to promote. Here are our suggestions for some great anti-poverty nonprofits you should be following on Twitter and Facebook.
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You have two opportunities to take action today. Both honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and his struggle for economic justice for all races. 1) Sign our petition to raise the minimum wage and 2) attend a PIIN event calling on UPMC to treat it’s employees fairly and pay a living wage!
Today is the start of tax season! Not usually something to crow about - unless you're getting a big return. Are you? Did you know you could be eligible to […]
