March Advocacy in Action: Expanding the EITC, the Food Security Partnership, and DPW barriers to benefits

Expanding tax credits for low-income workers

President Obama’s annual budget, released earlier this month, includes a rare win for childless workers: an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

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President Obama’s new budget would expand tax credits for low-income workers

 

Overcoming DPW barriers to benefits

On March 26 at Just Harvest’s office, something incredible happened: Department of Public Welfare caseworkers and clients came to a new understanding about their relationship and their shared struggles.

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DPW caseworkers and clients meet to improve customer service

 

The Food Security Partnership

In Allegheny County there are hundreds of thousands of adults and children who are eligible for food assistance but not receiving it. The Food Security Partnership and its member organization Just Harvest are working hard to improve access to these benefits.

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Food Security Partnership: Boosting access to food stamps, school breakfasts, summer food, & WIC

 

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