Ken Regal looks back on 50 years of the War on Poverty
Fifty years ago today, President Johnson declared war on poverty in this country. In a blog post out today, Ken Regal looks back on the successes - and failures - of this war
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Join Pittsburgh UNITED and Mayor Peduto
Hill House - Kaufmann Auditorium 1835 Centre Ave, PittsburghJoin Just Harvest, Pittsburgh UNITED, and the incoming Mayor Bill Peduto at a public event today for “Good Jobs, Smart Development, and Strong Communities."
Make a bowl!
In March, 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 can get involved today by making a bowl for the event. Pottery-making not your thing? Purchase your ticket to the event!
Make a bowl!
Sweetwater Center for the Arts 200 Broad Street, SewickleyIn March, 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 two opportunities today to get involved by making a bowl for the event. Bowlmaking not for you? Purchase your ticket to the event!
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.
