The Child Tax Credit (CTC) was expanded for 2021 to help people through the COVID-19 pandemic and address child poverty.
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PA has one of the worst welfare programs in the country
A new state legislative effort to modernize TANF aims to get children in PA out of deep poverty, but it faces an uphill battle.
Volunteers needed for 2022 tax season
Every year our volunteers help low-income families get critical financial relief by maximizing their tax refund.
Parents Describe TANF’s Strengths and Needed Changes in New Report on 25th Anniversary of “Welfare Reform”
A new report finds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is crucial for supporting the lowest income families in Pennsylvania, but must be improved.
How the American Rescue Plan can help end child hunger for good
We joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of PA and other community leaders at a press conference about how the American Rescue Plan will help families and children.
Forward together, not one step back: The Poor People’s June 20 Moral March on Washington
Millions of people joined in the Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 20. We did not stand shoulder to shoulder, but we did stand together.
Poverty Amidst Pandemic: A Moral Response to COVID-19
Before COVID-19, nearly 700 people died every day because of poverty in this country. We must now protect the poor and the workers on the frontlines.
Jamie’s story: the shock and painful struggle of mid-life disability
Jamie is one of the millions of Americans who will be hurt by two new Trump administration proposals to make life even harder for people with disabilities.
Mayor Peduto’s 2020 Pittsburgh budget fails to even mention poverty
Our executive director joined other members of the Economic Justice Circle in criticizing Mayor Peduto’s proposed 2020 budget.
STATEMENT: Potential Movement on the Minimum Wage
We The People – PA campaign partners put out the following statement in response to reports of a minimum wage bill now moving through the General Assembly.
