#low-income-support tag

2 weeks ago

Editorial | Choosing a Fare' deal over fantasy should be a transit no-brainer for the mayor | amNewYork

Fair Fares program offers significant transit discounts but has low enrollment; expansion could provide relief to more low-income New Yorkers.

#public-transit

4 weeks ago

New York City

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.

fromFast Company

9 months ago

Public health

Here's what happened when Albuquerque made riding the bus free

Albuquerque implemented permanent zero-fare transit in November 2023, benefiting low-income residents.

Public transit serves as a critical resource for individuals without vehicles or financial means.

New York City

4 weeks ago

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.

fromFast Company

9 months ago

Public health

Here's what happened when Albuquerque made riding the bus free

Camden pregnancy payment to continue after trial

Camden Council extends a £500 pregnancy grant scheme for low-income families for another year, helping with baby expenses and building community support.

Higher education

fromABC7 San Francisco

Fewer low-income students are going to college. A Bay Area nonprofit aims to change that

10,000 Degrees provides mentoring and scholarships to low-income students, helping over 80,000 students earn more than $113 million in scholarships over 45 years.

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Meeting mothers' basic needs for menstrual products and diapers is essential for supporting child development and family stability, while automated license plate readers create risks for innocent drivers.

NYC parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Basic sanitary products for mothers and diapers for children should be universally accessible as fundamental human rights, requiring policy changes to provide free menstrual products and permanent publicly funded diaper banks.

NYC parents

fromThe Mercury News

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

NYC parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

more#period-poverty

Miscellaneous

fromNews 12 - Default

New SNAP work requirements take effect, put benefits at risk for millions in NYC

New SNAP work requirements effective immediately require able-bodied adults ages 18-64 to work 20 hours weekly or face benefit loss after three months of non-compliance.

New York Islanders

fromCity Limits

5 months ago

After Shutdown Delay, New York Opens Applications for Annual Heating Assistance Program

New York households can apply for HEAP winter heating subsidies after a month-long federal shutdown delay; aid is first-come, first-served until federal funds run out.

Public health

fromwww.timesheraldonline.com

9 months ago

New York sues federal government over healthcare cuts | amNewYork

New rule changes to the ACA could strip coverage from two million people and create barriers to healthcare access.

Public health

PG&E committing $50 million to financial assistance programs

PG&E is committing $50 million to support customers with past-due energy bills through new and existing assistance programs.

Public health

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Mendocino County's Ukiah Unified offering free summer meals

Free Summer Meals program provides nutritious meals for students, assisting low-income families with food security.

#cityfheps

fromwww.bxtimes.com

Public health

New York City senior mother and disabled son on the verge of homelessness due to voucher confusion | amNewYork

NYC politics

fromBrownstoner

City Rent Voucher Rule Change Could Prevent Homelessness

CityFHEPS has expanded significantly to support low-income housing amidst NYC's crisis, but faces legal challenges and criticism.

fromwww.bxtimes.com

Public health

New York City senior mother and disabled son on the verge of homelessness due to voucher confusion | amNewYork

NYC politics

fromBrownstoner

City Rent Voucher Rule Change Could Prevent Homelessness

CityFHEPS has expanded significantly to support low-income housing amidst NYC's crisis, but faces legal challenges and criticism.

Antioch receives national grant for jobs program

Antioch's pilot program is set to create jobs for low-income residents with a $20,000 grant for collaborative economic mobility efforts.

NYC politics

fromAstoria Post

Caban's R.E.C.E.I.P.T.S. Act clears City Council, streamlines public benefits process - Astoria Post

New NYC legislation enhances transparency and accountability in public benefits applications for low-income residents.

Black Lives Matter

fromTruthout