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White House announces major increase in food stamp benefits

President Biden unveiled a major permanent increase to the food stamp benefits that help 42 million Americans buy groceries — a record bump up for one of the country’s largest safety net programs. more

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Health

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CDC extends eviction ban for most renters through Oct. 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a moratorium on evictions targeting areas of the country with high levels of COVID-19 transmission, covering about 90% of renters. more

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Hospital study links gun violence to food insecurity

An Atlanta study assessed 1,700 patients treated by the medical institution for gunshot wounds during a seven-year period and found a significant link between food insecurity and gun violence. more

Report: Poverty in NJ three times larger than census reports

Nearly 3 million people in New Jersey, including 800,000 children, were living in poverty prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to one nonprofit’s updated definition of the term. more

UW report seeks to level playing field for BIPOC businesses

The groundbreaking report assesses the state of Black, Indigenous and People of Color entrepreneurship in Philadelphia and addressing historical racial inequities among small businesses of color. more

Corporate Responsibility

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Reports

Biden under pressure to advance SSI reforms

Many lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to support increasing Supplemental Security Income benefits and making other changes to the program, which supports 8 million people. more

Advocacy

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Philanthropies advance racial equity, inclusivity in criminal justice

Millions of Americans with past involvement in the criminal justice system are denied the chance for a meaningful path to economic opportunity, even decades after their original offense took place.more

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Become a Child Tax Credit Ambassador!

Last week, families started receiving their advance Child Tax Credit payments as part of the American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Biden. You can help them. more

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LaunchCode seeks to keep local tech talent in region

LaunchCode helps close the tech talent gap and keep businesses in the cities they were founded in by training people in essential skills. more

Education

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PA resumes work search requirements for unemployment aid

If you are receiving unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania, you will now need to prove to the state Department of Labor & Industry that you are looking for work in order to receive payments. more

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