We recently have been reminded of just how important food assistance is to residents of the Commonwealth. The after effects of the pandemic and rising inflation have contributed to record […]
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Federal funding cuts could hurt JFCS food pantry
“They’re in line at the food pantry, and there’s less food to go around — all of these things are directly damaging and harmful to people who need help — […]
United Way turns free tax prep, other services into community investment multiplier
“Every year since 2009, the United Way and the Allegheny County nonprofit Just Harvest have come together to lead the Free Tax Prep Coalition, which has volunteers at nearly two […]
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Empty Bowls event back with a new twist
“The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is hosting its 28th annual Empty Bowls dinner in April. The dinner will serve about 1,500 people to help end hunger across the region. […]
Electronic theft of SNAP benefits, a national problem, hits Pa.
“…because of a Continuing Resolution passed by Congress at the end of December, anyone whose SNAP benefits were stolen after December 21, 2024, can no longer have the funds restored… […]
United Way Free Tax Coalition eases the filing burden and ensures people get the refunds they deserve
“In 2025, Just Harvest’s staff and volunteers have been off to a fast start completing tax returns for participants. As of last week, its four sites have completed 635 returns […]
Judge blocks Trump funding freeze, but Pittsburgh nonprofits, service organizations still worry
“‘The fact that it’s bonkers doesn’t make it less frightening,’ said one nonprofit executive…’ Still, while Regal said that ‘organizations and the people we serve should not be frightened in […]
United Way makes major economic impact in region, study finds
“Just Harvest, a well-known nonprofit organization that launched a free income tax service in 2003, has managed the United Way’s coalition since 2009. It has four sites — its South Side […]
Wanted: volunteers to help annual United Way tax effort in southwestern Pa.
“If you’ve resolved to volunteer more in 2025, the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is looking for hundreds of volunteers for its annual free tax preparation coalition, starting in January. […]
Social-service providers urge Allegheny County Council to approve tax hike
“Some of you may be concerned about the cost of a 2.2 mill hike,” acknowledged Just Harvest executive director Ken Regal. “I encourage you to be concerned about the much […]
