Learn how poverty affects the brain

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.

Get ready to take action!

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!

Follow Just Harvest on social media

Stay up-to-date on the latest poverty and hunger policy news and action opportunities by following Just Harvest on Facebook and Twitter.

Take action to stop food stamp cuts!

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!

Follow Friday!

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.

Support Just Harvest

Just Harvest is a membership organization. Our work depends on the generosity of our community and the commitment of our members.

In honor of MLK Day

UPMC - Presbyterian 5th and Atwood, Pittsburgh

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 EITC awareness day!

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 get more money back from the IRS - as much as $6,044? If you earned less than $51,567 from wages, self-employment, or farming last year, […]

Make a bowl!

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 1047 Shady Avenue , Pittsburgh

March 2, Just Harvest and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host the 19th Annual Empty Bowls - a simple meal of soup and bread to help fight hunger in the region. You have an opportunity today to get involved by making a bowl for the dinner. Bowlmaking not for you? Purchase your ticket to the event!

Stand Up for Health Care and Workers!

Allegheny County Jail 950 2nd Ave, Pittsburgh

Take action today to support quality health care, Just Harvest's Sr. Barbara Finch, and the care providers at the Allegheny County Jail.

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