October 25, 2023 | 9:28 AM
Thousands miss out on low-income tax forgiveness program due to outdated income limits
New legislation would raise the income limit for inflation and create a new state earned income tax credit
tag | low income
March 20, 2023 | 1:14 PM
More funds will be available for Pennsylvania water assistance program
March 9, 2023 | 5:07 PM
Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians effected by SNAP emergency allotments ending, local organizations share resources
On The Spark Thursday, Shelley Peterson, Community Progress Council’s Director of Housing Education, and Amy Hill, Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, joined us to discuss the impact of SNAP emergency allotments ending and resources to help SNAP recipients during this transition.
October 11, 2022 | 5:34 PM
Poverty is a growing global concern, here’s a resource to help those experiencing it
Robin Rohrbaugh, president of the Community Progress Council joined us on Tuesday’s Smart Talk to discuss the poverty crises and resources to support families on their path toward self-sufficiency.
April 27, 2021 | 3:26 PM
Nonprofits pick up slack in vaccinating communities of color
As Berks officials were delayed in opening mass vaccination site, they celebrated the work of local non-governmental groups.
By Anthony Orozco August 1, 2019 | 5:43 AM
Cash assistance program for the poor in Pa. ends today
“Our main concern is for our clients. Our clients will not be having any subsistence income.”
