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What Is Voter Suppression?

As U.S. citizens, we are entitled to specific voting rights. U.S. election laws were established to protect voters and date back to Article 1 of the Constitution, which gave states…

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Early In-Person Voting in PA: Deadlines and Updates

Information provided by VotesPA. The last day to do all-in-one early in-person voting in PA (applying for your ballot and voting early in person) is 5 p.m. October 27. You…

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What Is Advocacy?

Do you feel strongly about an issue in your life or community and want to do something about it? Do you have a passion for change and want to help…

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New PA Webinars for Child Welfare Professionals

All child welfare professionals and organizations must be trained in working with youth from a racial equity lens. Check out these upcoming webinars for child welfare professionals provided by the…

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Back-to-School Resources for Philadelphia Families

Information provided by the Philadelphia Office of Children and Families. COVID-19 has changed what “back to school” means for most Philadelphia students and their families. As classes resume, the City…

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Attend the Kids At Heart 2020 Gala!

Turning Points for Children will soon be celebrating their Virtual Kids At Heart 2020 Gala with “Light up the Night” as they shine a light on families made stronger through their…

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ASCI Partners with Eat’n Park and the United Way to Deliver Free Meals to Families

Since the onset of COVID-19, ASCI has delivered free meals to community members in need. This first began with our kinship families but has since expanded to the entire Penn Hills community—the…

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10-Year-Old Collects Bags for Children in Foster Care

Ten-year-old Curvin Coxen collected book bags, duffel bags and suitcases to York County Children and Youth Services in order to help children in foster care! “It makes me feel good…

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Allegheny County CARES Rent Relief Program Accepting Applications

Allegheny County is partnering with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) to jointly fund the CARES Rent Relief Program. CARES helps people experiencing job loss or loss of income as…

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Pennsylvania Economic Impact Payment Access

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Campaign for Working Families (CWF), roughly 350,000-450,000 Pennsylvanians may have missed their $1200 Pennsylvania Economic Impact Payment (EIP). If Pennslyvanian did not…

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