It is now up to the Board to quickly authorize a paid sick days policy that protects everyone who works in the county.
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Comment to Allegheny County Council in support of Paid Sick Days bill
Allegheny County Council will be voting March 9 on the Paid Sick Days Act. Here’s why we support this bill, and what you can do to help it pass.
Our clients need help yesterday — PA needs the American Rescue Plan
We’ve experienced a record high number of requests for assistance over the past four months. Congress must move quickly to provide real COVID relief.
Black Lives Matter: We must end racist policing and incarceration
Just Harvest stands with allies who are working to stop the U.S. incarceration system and police from oppressing and killing people of color.
Tell the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and strengthen SNAP now!
SNAP is our nation’s first line of defense against hunger. Use our quick form to urge Sen. Casey and Toomey to move quickly to address hunger.
Support new bills to enable grocery delivery for SNAP shoppers
The USDA announced that SNAP recipients in PA are allowed to use their benefits to buy groceries online. New legislation will help cover the costs of their delivery fees.
Actions to improve government COVID-19 relief efforts
Support these relief efforts to help make sure our nation, commonwealth, and county are prioritizing the needs of people hit hard by this crisis.
Grocery shopping with food stamps during a pandemic
The ability to shop online for groceries with food stamps is more than just a convenience. During this pandemic, it’s possibly a matter of life and death.
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.
PA government must protect us all during the coronavirus pandemic
Join us in urging our state officials to swiftly adopt key measures to protect working families and other vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
