Our executive director joined other members of the Economic Justice Circle in criticizing Mayor Peduto’s proposed 2020 budget.
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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.
Senator Haywood, fellow elected officials, and advocates share the Poverty Tour report
Elected officials and community advocates took part in a press conference today announcing the completion of the Poverty Report.
Trying to save cash assistance for the poorest Pennsylvanians
A state-wide coalition has been trying to save a public program that helps the most vulnerable. But our opponents are equally determined.
Retired nurse Toni Harper is still fighting for public health
“If you’ve ever suffered from hunger, you want to give back. I want to be an advocate and open doors for the next generation.”
Power of the Pen participants speak out against the government shutdown
On February 7, we launched our new monthly action series to use letters to elected officials and newspapers as a way to take action against hunger.
National Transit Equity Day: Why public transit is a civil right
Just Harvest joined Pittsburghers for Public Transit and other allies to highlight how transit equity is a civil rights issue for those who are likely to be in poverty.
We must protect General Assistance for the most vulnerable
After years of advocacy and a PA Supreme Court ruling, General Assistance has been reinstated in PA. But it’s now at risk of being eliminated again.
PA Senate Bill 6 treats people in poverty like criminals
This state bill would reduce assistance for the most vulnerable members of our community while punishing them for past mistakes, simple errors, or even a stroke of good luck.
Joining USW at the Stand Against Poverty Mass Rally & Moral Revival
On June 23, we went to Washington D.C. for the culmination of the 2018 Poor People’s Campaign, the revival of a movement launched in 1968.
