As reported by Kathleen McKiernan, The Boston Herald:
Fearing federal cuts to Head Start, Action for Boston Community Development has launched a lobbying effort to fight for the early education program for low-income children and families.
Opinion
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As I See It: A way forward on a road to opportunity
An opinion piece in the Worcester Telegram, written by Jill C. Dagilis, WCAC:
How does a community pave a road to economic opportunity and self-sufficiency for area residents?
Federal Home Heating Aid Not Meeting Families’ Needs, Lawmakers Warn
As Reported by Chris Lisinski, State House News:
Additional $15M In New State Heating Aid Sought
Thousands of Massachusetts families risk running out of heating oil this winter without additional assistance from the state, an advocate warned Wednesday as lawmakers began pushing for new funding to augment federal aid.
Launch of Statewide Fuel Assistance Campaign
On October 27, 2017, the Massachusetts Association of Community Action (MASSCAP), along with several community action agencies, launched a statewide awareness campaign on fuel assistance in advance of the cold weather.
Mass. poverty levels halved by assistance programs, says report
As reported by Paige Smith, Boston Business Journal:
Massachusetts poverty levels would double if not for assistance programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to a study by two local nonprofits.
MASSCAP Live on Centro on WBZ
Watch MASSCAP Executive Director, Joe Diamond, on Centro.
You can watch in English or in Spanish and learn about MASSCAP’s mission to end poverty.
Press Release: In Response to Proposed Federal Budget Blueprint
Statement from Joe Diamond, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, In Response to Proposed Federal Budget Blueprint
“Cutting the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) will not only adversely affect thousands of residents of Massachusetts but will also remove millions of dollars from communities across the Commonwealth.
Press Release: In Response to Proposed FY19 Federal Budget Blueprint
Statement from Joe Diamond, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association for Community Action, In Response to Proposed Federal Budget Blueprint:
“The budget proposed by the Trump administration is a cruel one, especially in light of the new tax law that in almost every way favors the rich.
Proclamation from Governor: VITA and EITC Day January 26, 2018
Public Charge Rule Revision: Harmful to Vulnerable Families
MASSCAP Calls for Its Reversal
Is it possible to succeed as a legal immigrant if you are faced with a regulation designed to cause you to fail?
Trump’s budget would hit Massachusetts programs
As Reported by Gerry Tuoti, Wicked Local Newsbank Editor, Wicked Local Newburyport:
Social services providers, environmental advocates and others warn that Massachusetts would suffer dire effects under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal.