Feb 4, 2020
Feb 4, 2020
Our response to Gov. Wolf’s 2020 Budget Address WHY HOLD BACK THE PROGRESS OF OUR CHILDREN? Pennsylvania families need the Governor and the legislature to do much more to meet the needs of children. Governor Wolf’s proposed budget keeps the Commonwealth moving...
Oct 25, 2019
Oct 25, 2019
Why are Philadelphia families underwater? While Philadelphia’s poverty rate hovers at around 25% (according to the latest census data), even families earning $75,000 are under tremendous pressure and few options. In Philadelphia, a whopping seven out of...
Jun 14, 2019
28% of those who would benefit from living wage are parents If you’re earning the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour then you live below the federal poverty guidelines. In the “best” case scenario, where you have full time hours, that’s an annual income of...
Jun 4, 2019
The American Dream is eroding in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Incomes that use to provide a comfortable middle class life are barely even enough to cover the basics. Families in difficult financial situations bank on the hope that their children can rise up the...
