No one should have to worry about losing public assistance due to a bureaucratic error, especially not during a pandemic.
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Rhonda’s story: “The food stamp program saved my life!”
The paperwork required to apply for SNAP can pose an insurmountable barrier. We help people who are eligible but can’t get through all the red tape.
Member Mike Hughes is no stranger to hardship, or service
This disabled veteran knows what it means to struggle. But he remains determined to work with Just Harvest and other people who hunger for basic fairness.
James: This senior wants respect for minimum wage workers
Though at 66-years-old he’s past the age of retirement, James describes himself as a working man. Fairer policies would allow him the old age he deserves.
Janice and Bill: Penalized, but grateful for assistance
The 2019 tax season will be the final year for a key measure in the Affordable Care Act. Here’s how it affected one couple.
Will: A caregiver gets a pleasant surprise
They say life is like a river, full of twists and turns you don’t always see coming. This fisherman would probably agree.
Ron: A retiree who’s come to depend on our tax assistance
A former steel worker with a pension, Ron is doing better than many, but sees the value in programs that help those in need.
Denise’s tax refund will pay for important home improvements
Denise has come to our free tax assistance program for years. This working mother and grandmother knows only too well that every dollar counts.
Michael’s story: What it takes to restart your life in Allegheny County
Obtaining the resources that Michael is eligible for became a saga – a series of confusing barriers that no one in need of assistance should have to face.
Susan: Fast food worker and single mom relies on free tax help
Susan came to file her taxes at Just Harvest’s South Side office with her son and a large box of homemade cupcakes for the volunteers.
