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Higher education
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

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.
#period-poverty
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

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
5 days ago

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.
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Miscellaneous
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

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
3 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
fromFast Company
7 months ago

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.
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
7 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.
#cityfheps
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
9 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
9 months ago

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.
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NYC startup
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

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
9 months ago

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
9 months ago

Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder

The budget bill is criticized for severely cutting essential services for low-income populations, impacting health care for millions.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
10 months ago

Trump Targets Air-Conditioning and Heating Funds for Low-Income Households

"The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides support to some 6 million Americans and has bipartisan support in Congress, particularly among Republicans such as Maine Sen. Susan Collins."
SF politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago

First New Yorker To Get A Subsidized E-Bike: 'It's Perfect' - Streetsblog New York City

A rebate program in New York supports low-income residents in acquiring electric bikes, enhancing mobility and reducing reliance on cars.
California
fromKqed
10 months ago

Bay Area Advocates Alarmed by Mass Firings at Federal Low-Income Energy Program | KQED

LIHEAP helps low-income families manage rising energy costs amidst increasing utility bills in Northern California.
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