When Gary came to our office he was clearly trying to hold himself together. The man had a sad story to tell, and as we helped him with his application […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Major Victory! DPW Reverses Decision to Relocate Greater Pittsburgh East CAO to McKeesport
This afternoon, DPW Deputy Secretary Lourdes Padilla announced that it had reversed its decision to close the Greater Pittsburgh East CAO effective April 1. Rallies will continue as planned to […]
March Advocacy in Action: Expanding the EITC, the Food Security Partnership, and DPW barriers to benefits
Here are this month’s highlights from the federal, state, and local policy issues we work on: expanding tax credits for low-income workers; the Food Security Partnership’s work to close the […]
News Release: Just Harvest and SEIU Local 668 Rally to Save the Greater Pittsburgh East County Assistance Office
The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) plans to close the Greater Pittsburgh East County Assistance Office (CAO) and relocate its workers to McKeesport, PA, creating considerable hardship for the working […]
DPW caseworkers and clients meet to improve customer service
Yesterday evening, 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.
Join Just Harvest in fighting for a better Department of Public Welfare!
Too many struggling Pennsylvanians cannot get the help they’re eligible for from the state’s Department of Public Welfare. We are working to press state officials for critical improvements in DPW […]
VICTORY! Governor Corbett will block federal SNAP/food stamp cuts!
We are thrilled at the news that Governor Corbett has snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a move that will keep food on the table for hundreds of […]
Food Security Partnership: Boosting access to food stamps, school breakfasts, summer food, and WIC
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 […]
Rose Mary: What this woman is ashamed of
“I never thought it would happen, and you wouldn’t think it to look at me, but I’m on food stamps. When I grocery shop I travel to a different neighborhood […]
February Policy Roundup: Farm Bill, State budget, and a progressive agenda for Pittsburgh
Here are the take-aways from the federal, state, and local policy issues we’re working on this month: the winners and losers in this month’s passing of the U.S. Farm Bill, […]
