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| Characteristics and Actions of Hunger Leaders Who are Not Directly… | Edward M. Cooney | 2012 | Advocacy and Education | Special Reports & White Papers | Domestic | The goal of ending childhood hunger can be furthered effectively through alliances of anti-hunger advocates and partners from the education community, nutrition and health organizations, labor unions,… Read more | Staff Member | Characteristics and Actions Hunger Leaders Who are Not Directly the Space Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center Washington hungercenterorg April The gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction mission most antihunger organizations fulfill President Obamas initiative end childhood hunger achieve notable goal will require active involvement many diverse groups that have unique some cases broader missions than ending With new unexpected allies forming alliances calls building shared objectives while finding ways work through differing goals perspectives purpose identify major actors education community nutritionhealth unions private sector food companies trade associations illustrate how they can play effective role still pursuing their own Are there crosssector between these allied created sustained address aiding effort meet Education Community with influence include National Parent Teacher Association PTA representing parents teachers largest volunteer child advocacy association America has over million members Teachers like NEA also key players NEAs focus making nations public schools possible School officials represented Elementary Secondary Principals American Superintendants These educators charged responsibility preparing our next generation leadersleaders who required live compete global marketplace While academic achievement youth development primary know relationship nutrition learning participation school breakfast lunch programs important all children but particularly lowincome Mary Hatwood Futrell former president said Growing numbers students coming burdened disadvantages More poor because poverty more illfed help succeed must not only high standards deal needs Children cannot learn malnourished too enough eat Parents principals superintendents vested interest ensuring access quality during day ready every Educators face daily challenges standardized tests Some years ago principal South Carolina announced his were likely perform better offered kids test able time convince him offering federal program approach increasing higher scores improving attendance student attention spans class builtin incentive sure nutritious meals Title funds source distributed formula based number free reducedprice served Members very interested childrens one involved Child Nutrition Reauthorization endorsed Institute Medicines recommendations regulations nutritional stress inclusion fruits vegetables serving whole grain products lowfat dairy changes reduce improve health status They particular importance rely upon lunches onethird half total nutrient intake efforts other rewarded publication improved meal Department Agriculture USDA generate comments proposed rule NutritionHealth Organizations Two main Society Behavior SNEB Academy Dietetics AND seeks enhance skill set policymakers about foods worlds organization professionals Science Public Interest CSPI policy group represents broad crosssection consumer Its newsletter subscribers advocates policies consistent scientific evidence Health Heart Pediatrics lead healthcare arena represent vast network including clinic directors nurses physicians registered dietitians All take part activities Forum national wellfunded wellmanaged Like substantial resources large local memberships Their andor population among see themselves may view desirable widely seen However been several joint initiatives both championed Medicine IOM Academies great catalyst inspiring cooperation concerned level its report Local Government Prevent Childhood Obesity recommended state assistance Special Supplemental Program Women Infants WIC Breakfast Lunch Programs Adult Care Food After Snacks Summer Service SNAP formerly known Stamp later made would increase amounts variety grains latter together namely thereby obesity participating produced amazing results This legislation raised reimbursements six cents adopted reportbased enhancing schoolchildren addition carte items beverages sold vending machines nationwide expansion afterschool supper same currently working proposals Farm Bill oppose block granting reducing benefits provide financial incentives participants purchase establish tax make supermarkets locate underserved areas available corner stores electronic benefit transfer EBT transactions farmers markets farm stands Unions union leader space Federation State County Municipal Employees AFSCME employees Other significant International Union SEIU United Commercial Workers UFCW fastest growing North workers staff under age any processing plants actively issues affecting therefore partner coalitions tend bread butter such wages hours Many low qualify systems employ them took issue membership paid sick leave ultimately included final bill representatives partners legislative agenda Thousands crucial securing per had increased except annual inflation adjustments since used helpful obtaining funding Coalition Preserve Choice Advocates seek strengthen opposing grant arguing against restrictions choices expand current changing basis allotment from Thrifty Plan Low Cost household purchasing power percent Private Sector Companies Trade Associations Historically reluctant positions controversial potential criticism supporting bottom line taken leadership Walmart Tyson General Mills Kraft others leading Marketing FMI Grocery Manufacturers GMA listed here realize billion market recognize wellnourished essential States maintain position increasingly competitive world possess political clout people vote various congressional districts states advising House Senate positive negative impact respective industries Major Research Action FRAC Feeding Share Our Strength SOS CHC formed coalition focused emerging limiting called debate care amendment drafted Centers Disease Control conjunction develop nationally approved list good bad result prohibited complexity creating administering process grocery introduced each year costly ineffective adverse stigmatizing drive families out believes best households sufficient economic healthy coupled information highest value money choose dietary Senator Kirsten Gillibrand New York Representative James McGovern Massachusetts draft replace monthly allotments change avoids stigmatization provides supportive pathway rather spending millions dollars system foodbad prohibiting Conclusion engaged corporations either entities distinct agendas willing commit challenge successfully attempts cut weaken |
| Hatching a New Ecology of Food: A guide to bringing… | Kate Taylor | 2011 | Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Food Systems, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, Minneapolis, Minnesota | Hatching a New Ecology of Food: A guide to bringing an inclusive, sustainable farming system to your community presents the Rural Enterprise Center’s approach to sustainable farming… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Rights & Resources Guide for Job-Seekers and Employees | Corbin Laedlein | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Jackson, Mississippi | Rights & Resources Guide for Job-Seekers and Employees is a hand-held resource intended to inform Prosperity Center guests on the rights of employees and job-seekers in Mississippi… Read more | Emerson Fellow | RIGHTS RESOURCES GUIDE FOR JOBSEEKERS AND EMPLOYEES Produced for McTyere Street Jackson February Table Contents Introduction Who this guide What the Prosperity Center Midtown Partners Inc Disclaimer important note record keeping Job search Where can find job How evaluate advertisement Applying Interviewing questions are potential employers prohibited from asking Can request credit ratings economic status ask about previous arrests and convictions marital number children have should concerns regarding interview make hiring decisions based what they see Internet Wages minimum wage Mississippi covered regulations tipped employees overtime when does employer owe When entitled receive pay deduct money wages commission commissioned jobs contact any Vacations Breaks Sick Leave vacation sick andor personal days eligible under Family Medical act break work vacations breaks leave Sexual Harassment sexual harassment Ive been sexually harassed Workplace Safety rights workplace safety Occupational Health Administration OSHA believe environment unsafe making out how dangerous chemicals with penalized reporting workers compensation provide coverage begin injured issue receiving Unions union some benefits joining forming form join penalize wanting interested Union having problems Discrimination types discrimination illegal antidiscrimination laws apply all Are orientation gender identity included protections language discriminated against Termination Unemployment fired trying quit will unemployment insurance benefit amount determined long denied 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manufacturer explain associated guidelines safely supervisors Furthermore Environmental Protection Agency Chemical Database wwwoshagovwebdepchemicaldata punish exercising punished Whistleblower Program report punishment wwwwhistleblowersgov welcome Workers comp guarantees payment loss five less voluntarily labor nonprofit fraternal charitable religious cultural organizations Additionally transportation Mississippis Independent contractors normally excluded given subcontractors Compensation Contact Any result tasks diseases deaths provides whatever treat injuriesillnesses doctor hospital nursing medication therapy crutches mileage expenses Wage Loss weekly missed illness Pay recovery called temporary disability payments causes surviving portion average continue carrier obligated funeral soon start immediately notify once They Note twoyear statute limitations claim two years problem group order negotiate collectively improve bargain behalf contracts obtain better already unions collective voice increase practices firing promotions Relations NLRA Agricultural laborers Supervisors Authority wwwflragov Mediation Board protects same railway airline wwwnmbgov grants bans striking forbids interfering organize bargaining common try discourage supporting intimidation document attempts discouraging activity regional Federation Congress Industrial Organizations AFLCIO offices httpwwwaflcioorg issues leadership violating unable meetings elections Management Standards OLMS Current prohibit Immigration Citizenship Status allowed related assignments Discipline discharge layoff Terms reasonable accommodation disabilities beliefs Dress codes favorably national origin accommodate Protections provided eligibility criteria determine While basis doing languagebased That accent English fluency performance Englishonly rules imposed efficient operation youve XII reason isnt cannot however Reasons discriminatory violate existing policies Generally reasons count implied meaning 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| Low Wages and Basic Needs in the City of Miami:… | Jeanine Valles | 2004 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Domestic, Florida, Miami | Low Wages and Basic Needs in the City of Miami: Facts for Advocates examines the extent of low wage work in Miami, and outlining local community and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Low Wages and Basic Needs the City Miami Facts for Advocates Jeanine Valles Congressional Hunger Fellow Table Contents Introduction Background SelfSufficiency Standard Federal Poverty Guidelines Miamis Median Income National Minimum Wage Legislative Actions The Living Faith Community Response Leaders Quotes Works Cited Smith moved with her family because she heard that there were good jobs here After days living emergency shelter into transitional housing program She children have thrived this environment are now back school employed However problem after maximum months cannot find place live Her job barely pays above minimum wage childcare transportation numbers simply not add has been able move forward but moving community high market rate rents puts brink being homeless again Joe works construction site contracted temporary labor pool receives hour although gets nearly twice amount providing day laborers Occasionally bed one shelters more often sleeps street cant save enough money deposit rent advance room knows many food distribution places goes pantry Sundays when closed church service hes lucky hell take shower given clean clothes Unfortunately these scenarios typical low workers currently families cycling out system charity feeding programs These stories coincide image Magic looking through different lens reveals highest poverty rates lowest median household income nation outskirts infamous life lay its alter ego declared Most residents struggling make ends meet nations poorest largest city faces average unemployment remain poor Story written inserted permission Ben Burton Executive Director Coalition Homeless Name individual changed Written Sylvia Ospina who South Florida Interfaith Committee Worker Justice rights counselor Brookings Institution Center Urban Metropolitan Policy Bruce Katz Growing Middle Class Connecting All Residents Economic Opportunity Presentation Made October Jay Minus Glamour Fights Families Article included HSC Express publication Human Services MiamiDade County December New Times Best Greater Prosperity Campaign May One reason type employment createdlow among hundred cities almost half national households earning less than year addition ranked terms between examples can classified working term utilized within Labor Report State include individuals fall definition This figure increases Therefore envision visualize adults get each morning their work consistent hours Yet they receive paychecks faced choices which necessities afford purchasing may discarded luxury paper will offer basic outline relationship wages needs objective explain SSS onepage comparisons against demonstrates disparity cost current earnings Consequently forced supplement faithbased government support campaigns introduced legislative actions tackle both instances brief synopsis local statistics possible impacts organizations material provide context present four advocacy combating presented director organization perspectives insight how leaders view bring faith action hope increase understanding connection hunger motivate advocates Nissen Research Studies International University September Pearce Diana Jennifer Brooks Prepared wwwsixstrategiesorg collaboration such combat addressing systemic causeslow defined much needed composition adequately needswithout public private assistance determines required oneself dependents factoring particular area number age created twentyseven states shows according size hourly monthly annual estimates Type Size Family Hourly Monthly Annual Adult Preschooler School Age Two Adults per adult Source aspect analyzed why Self 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also assisted concept chairperson Raising help hundreds thousands across pockets stimulating our economy text amendment Americans entitled paid sufficient decent healthy protects unfair lowwage competition force rely taxpayerfunded services order avoid economic hardship requires signatures placed Ruiz organizer statewide goal collect thereby eliminating any question signature validity administration widelysupported Locally June county gathered attack root cause Miamilack resources use depending social gap reduced enacting next step yearjust doesnt writer article Deal released study Time Repair Floor concludes affect Quote Fleischer Constitutional Amendment Petition Form Comments Renee staff meeting requested gather Chapman Jeff PgwwwFloridiansforallorg million indirectly benefit decline due inaction president Congress significant negative impact over incomes counter neglect proposal modest research specified presents makeup affected workforce women Hispanic African Affected Directly Other Total Workforce Gender Male Female RaceEthnicity White Black older Industry Retail Trade Those Includes additional striking fact Contrary criticism primarily teenagers your teenager writes reality statement valid Nationally ages millions Americas lowestwage earners come humble ranks well adulthood survival Jack Herald Help PoorIncrease Josh Myles senior political coordinator Over meaning remaining turns means confirm primary source Finally concluded small augment concerns lead effects magnitude result losses affects major livelihood Poor Increase quoted Hike Sought Enacting Ordinances guideline initiatives become throughout country motivated initial common purpose raise Utilizing equal least extent coverage greatly varies ordinance whether enacted countywide Basically laws contractor tax abatements subsidies ordinances specify airports citycounty entity broadly determined July counties passed Chicago Los Angelesbut Hotly debated issues effect hiring layoffs actual Beyond purely Definition outreach brochure Phrase correspondence Researcher understand various Elmore Andrew Laws Communities Smarter Development Lower Than Expected Costs York Brennan NYU Law November Summary wwwbrennancenterorg ideological arguments too administrative huge contracts decrease wrong signal sent business discouraging investment summary his Impact Ordinance Examining retrospective studies dismiss majority arguable opposition resulting loss positive outlined sides argument Either way arguing VERY SMALL either nonexistent real hard detect conducted regarding first gradual January Preamble enactment companies did off contract bids EPI finding consistently burden AND successfully resulted stability Paragraph structured comments made turnover parttime seasonal automatically livable Project nationwide examining concentrated solely tangible First found budget especially times downturn stagnation some saved turning competitive bidding regard fear losing new projects invalid project terminated reiterate similar outcomes PERI accessed continually beneficial aspects When subsidized allowed payers end footing double bill subsidy then stamps medical require concerned Alexandria Berkeley Cambridge Hartford Hayward Madison Haven Pasadena Jose Warren Ypsilanti Township Duluth Angeles Minneapolis Oakland Toledo rejected httpwwwumasseduperiresearch Contract CCLW believes helping achieve adopting themselves minimally returns selfsufficient permissible results reliance driving behind campaign adopt comprised unions providers citizens justice began develop ties organized elements struggle jointly understood CCLWs efforts benefits without Indexed respectively accessing member Impacts quite substantial basis Beach Both continue rises future targeting securing letter commissioners expressing discontent stating disappointed progress professed adoption Sixteen signed vowing pursue httpwwwlivingwagecampaignorg Primary Secondary Effects Chapter book soon Deborah Figart Taken wwwlivingwagecampaignorg Commissioners Dated Sept active participant Through links Earned Stamps Program Kid careMedicaid Initiative extending underlying causes ranking seek reverse trends incorporate civic academia philanthropy approach reflected Daniella Levines Advocacy Providers Forum vital entice involvement around movement CoChair opinion focus grassroots organizing perform detailed emphasized expanded education history Wouldnt idea allow stabilize thrive Also show personnel benefiting Building Civic Engagement Dialogue Action wwwhscdadeorg nonprofit models responses SFICWJ People Acting Together PACT Farm Ministry NFWM Catholic Charities possess mission light distinct traditions craft objectives correlate beliefs organizational capacity theme permeates commitment respond communitys challenge correlation human dignity resonates observation interviewing directors gain changes structures create wwwsficwjorg religious ideally suited role hand bare brunt pressures needy moral 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Founded build injustices moderateincome communities process volunteers visit specifically asking gathering everyone vote agenda three topics occurs every Currently PACTs immigration care concentration determine holding officials accountable traditionally voiceless populations exert relation previously inaccessible Organizing Broadly decisions unbalance structural model success shape priorities rally improvements diversity strength change presence obstacle recognize home likely commit improving Rev Brown Banquet wwwnfwmorg want invisible visible exposed pervade awareness boycotts Erin Balleine Organizer supporting farm movements pesticides slave five regional offices focusing boycott Taco Bell Mount Olive Pickles fight pickers connections historic AgJobs Bill reform plight centralized key clothing giving presentations students picking Ultimately NFWMs main Boycotts purchase products responsible entire walks solidarity Boycott culminating Irvine Bells headquarters rewarding challenging 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| The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County:… | Roxanne Caines | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) | Field Reports | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future identifies challenges that prevent utilization of the FMNP… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Workers Rights Advocate Action Manual | Sarah Osmer | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Workers Rights Advocate Action Manual, designed for use by worker centers throughout the country, provides information on labor laws and detailed action guides for addressing a range… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Worker Rights Advocate Action Manual Interfaith Center IWRC Centro Trabajadores Edition Chicago Committee Issues Table Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Organization Overview Mission and Core Principles Program Areas Area Workers Initiative CAWRI Your Role Advocates Main Tasks Guide Popular Education Telephone Counseling Wage Hour Discrimination Health Safety Family Medical Leave Compensation Unemployment Immigration SSA NoMatch Letters Unions Direct Organizing Other LowWage Additional Resources Recruitment Materials Spanish Vocabulary Contacts Websites Testimonies Suggested Readings Work more than way make living form continuing participation Gods creation the dignity work protected then basic rights workers must respectedthe right productive decent fair wages organize join unions private property economic initiative Excerpt from Catholic Bishops Social Teachings needed goto guide that would help them master their multifaceted fastpaced took this project during field placement CICWI Emerson National Hunger Fellow The Fellowship program Congressional CHC whose mission fight hunger developing leaders While was primary focus over past several months recognize thank many people organizations contributed manual This not have been possible without contributions worker advocates including Lupita Aguila Antonia Dempsey Beth Johnson Erica Sweitzer director Jos Oliva Their ideas shaped into document reflects knowledge experience our diverse network Special thanks Jennifer Barger Organizer for serving chief editor her sections also grateful Marjorie Goldmans editorial comments Thanks attorneys Alejandro Caffarelli Laurie Wardell well Angie Loftus OSHA reviewing labor law credit Northland Poster Collective its generous contribution artwork included extremely Siegel Ltd financial support Kristin Anderson ongoing guidance throughout And finally you all courage justice face abuse exploitation workplace inspires enlivens movement lowwage United States May continue stand solidarity with struggle bring Sarah Osmer Author CenterChicago Class request additional copies suggest changes andor additions please contact sosmerthehungercenterorg josenicwjorg Printing expenses donated firm Two Prudential Plaza Suite Illinois Where referral government agency where retention attorney preferable represents employees contingent fee basis types wage cases unpaid overtime may contacted intended serve includes information role tasks laws action guides addressing issues resources encourage consult regularly organized issue can turn appropriate section given find necessary address Please see enclosed 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| Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps… | Lucinda Megill | 2005 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Systems and Agriculture, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Bridging the Technological Divide: A Guide to Accepting Food Stamps at Farmer’s Markets details the process of making food stamp acceptance a reality at outdoor farmer’s markets,… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Bridging the Technological Divide guide accepting Food Stamps farmers markets Emerson National Hunger Fellowship HungerFree Community Report Lucinda Megill Table Contents Introduction Security Becoming authorized retailer Systems Third Party Processors Launching Final Comments Appendix AVendor Handout BPress release and press ideas The same year that Crescent City Farmers Market opened Louisiana announced would changing from paper coupons Electronic Benefit Transfer 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| Broken Promises | Brett Murphy | 2006 | Food Access, Food Justice, Housing, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Louisiana, New Orleans | Broken Promises incorporates interviews with individuals and families affected by Hurricane Katrina into an analysis of ongoing and emerging crises in the New Orleans region. The report… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Broken Promises examination ongoing and developing crises the New Orleans region Brett Murphy Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Congressional Center February Nearly six months after Katrina ripped through Gulf Coast life remains totalizing experience impossible avoid being reminded every hour day Even relatively unscathed parts town mounds ruined junk that was once part persons still litter sidewalks waiting picked Orange coded markings spraypainted messages left rescue workers scream out from sides houses Rows rows moldy mudcaked cars crowd underneath interstates Dark empty Poboy shops antique stores rest quietly along streets The neutral grounds known medians United States are crowded with paper plastic signs one could think election except they advertising house gutting roof repair rather than Republicans Democrats Tan humvees carrying young soldiers drive military helicopters occasionally thunder sky Superdome squats guiltily beneath clear skies its shame massive bursts cavernous building onto everything else eyes photographs bridge into Gretna grips Morial Convention like French Quarter medium holding crystal ball conjuring images thirsty hungry frightened black folks turned back around Sheriff Lees shotgunwielding deputies Makeshift stop have replaced stoplights all over city without creating traffic nightmares because there many fewer roads Half million stories sorrow salvation embodied ubiquitous bumper sticker simply says Thanks Houston Moving seriously flooded areas your body becomes tense mind goes defense mode Mardi Gras approaches celebrations lifes vibrant colors miles hauntingly silent homes businesses shriek death desolation Sixty seconds spent Chalmette Gentilly East Violet Port Sulphur West Pointe Hache Shell Beach Arabi Lakeview Lower Ninth Ward needed convince anyone this truth gaping festering wound nations people missing displaced residents scattered Hundreds thousands muckfilled uninhabitable City broke Less percent reopened Tens families for FEMA trailers Vast swaths streetlights Thousands volunteers sleeping tents criminal justice system has been obliterated defendants them arrested minor violations rot jails prisons state any legal representation hospital crisis Immense inpatient emergency room bed shortages office staff making dangerous place serious medical needs Residents returned Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Dallas Baton Rouge other cities country fiercely determined ReNew With adequate support federal government will just This reports four sections seek illuminate some currently taking within area first section provides brief profiles affected aftermath order comprehend how stubborn obstacles affecting whole must understand individual level second offers simple overview housing highlighting lack affordable third explores difficulties confronting who come help rebuild focusing events transpiring Park last discusses why indigent denied their constitutional rights due process speedy trial threatening lead shutdown Parish Criminal Court These but few dilemmas facing Many root causes these issues however can also found when examining problems not discussed report Voices Wilderness Joyce tragedy top tragedyits exploded Shortly before hit Miller homeowner her family piled five evacuated Rayne Louisiana night slept cold cement floor Civic televisions watched horror chaos unfolded frantically wondering nobody coming friends neighbors When asked leave going used rice festival woman Lafayette came aid kind had never met provided big members stay Rita bearing down were exhausted decided evacuate They boarded windows stayed awake howled outside children cried screamed Mama Help dont wanna die passed she check home which took feet water during flood Out desperation went Brother Don director Hope House Garden District see find live Luckily vacant transitional unit move During time nephews child play Joyces porch drowned swimming pool Texas most unable attend funeral though substantial damage above waterline insurance company tried give only homeowners policy arguing almost caused Eventually forked fair amount Using money payout paid off mortgage started course clue whether neighborhood preserved finally decides what shrinking footprint look Prior trying terms deaths husband son grandchild series tragedies setbacks set motion combined those previous losses threatened destroy mental health Counseling helped cope thinks returning job Kingsley Senior nonprofit assistedliving where care elderly ladies mean much talking working focus get pooped heard everyone elses situation about Henry Morgan retired electrician Reggio fishing community Bernard Monday morning rose seven fifteen minutes another parish his floated floodwaters looted boat motor battery listening screams cries eventually taken Canal Bridge then High School mother advanced Alzheimers awoke school looked stars exclaimed Thank God Ive died gone heaven told hadnt yet calmly replied Yes haveand next Ferry moved Clearview Overpass Metairie both Governor Blanco Jesse Jackson made mediacovered visits three hot miserable days more October exodus shelters hotel rooms While wife separated lived right each makeshift gutted yellow bus behind Thirty yards away Judy friend Cheryl slab expropriated acre Henrys land launch build tide levee him nonnegotiable According might protect others essentially turn property basin hurricane comes got trailer late January located different Times Picayune visited too meet wanted know living warm Kevin Jerri tell homebut want Laroque thought return saw Mayor Nagin television urging For past staying Quality InnMaison Charles Around Laroques given letter management informing entering season special noon evicted sat curb belongings Common Ground held protest front local lawyers busy obtain temporary restraining eviction representative arrived stated sent talk media quickly surrounded thing call hotline trailerKevin immediately dialed number mere muscle memory proceeded hold phones signals beeping Late afternoon cheer granted requested hotels terminating program completely March Ollie doI really born sharecropping Mississippi November able learned read write couldnt make enough feed Being old alone transportation would weather weathered Betsy Camille levees woke discover Amazingly survived ever waters receded joined Clyde Brumfield Anthony mud swept Clydes onebedroom apartment loveseat dried sunfor heat electricity access phone light batterypowered lamp purchased salesclerk directions Christmas adjacent donated couch Because age illiteracy very difficult navigating way FEMAs bureaucracy Without occasional Red Cross early eating MREs meals girlfriend nursing mattress door praying brother Noland visit since Craig lost exwife sevenyearold daughter Despite unspeakable burden loss wakes cruise ship cabin pushes forward father beginning year tested exceptionally bright talented realization motivated enroll Houses GED Sister Lilianne better himself nurture sons potential setting good example normally does put stickers congratulatory homework papers makes sure Craigs take show giving month destroyed deemed eligible assistance written rental contract maintenance worker Hall employees storm ships end fears may become homeless Rental rates throughout easily doubled casting doubts Bobby wasnt stick myself That trouble worst middle senior citizen you safer here Chef Menteur Highway chance Rideau side road pushing handtruck propane tank keep walking van passing ham baked beans thumb stuck bill hand hoping hitchhike open grocery store flip sign reads Rebuilding takes Need safe spot park near location Driveway work Local boy lays moldstained small across yard Ollies refuses buy new wont need gets rains pours tiny hole ceiling Like nearly cost group wretched condition Ochsner Hospital doctors pump eight tanks gray liquid stomach carry muchneeded hernia operation tough devastated didnt mold muck breathing ride uptown TMobile free tool touch sister importantly allow case Charlie least spend lights diemaybe long Charlies Ycloskey vanished slammed lower leaving concrete foundation subcontractors install representatives explained control pass initial site inspection seat even subcontractor wants Citizens Property Insurance Corporation pay anything claim LCPI Louisianas insurer resort statecreated cant market Virtually communities Alluvial covered adjusters clearly suffered wind therefore valid claims policies Sometime later letters stating floods paying lawyer doesnt sell sportfisherman truly called Jeremy isnt guttedit date bulldozer Guilbeau own checkpoint haunted wasteland halfway Plaquemines square foot having getting permit materials meantime selling gasoline beer cigarettes candy bars shed lives received break delivered keys replace contents muddy soaked inside brick bricks sheetrock telling qualify compensation Jodie Were world atmosphere Florida Hurricane applied After losing Jodies Galveston bought older fix prompted Under normal conditions trip less congestion ended hours application did reapplied submitted sale deed title again setback Dons success finding plumber couple pack car start skyrocketing afford encountered similar reasonably priced motel realized option per plot pitch campsite hundred drinking entire littered trash infested mosquitoes portopotties changed frequently campers wash sweat debris dust bodies shower effort improve teaching basics camping outdoors sanitize cooking tools campfire properly food etc spokesperson organized press Chris Annie Living tent winter sucks Rebel pet pitbull hitchhiking rain Biloxi contractor driving laborers LaborReady Inc permanent gigs cleans drains drives dumptruck week benefits overtime Unable rent closed WalMart December tired freezing squatting sitting contractors reclaim huddle oildrum fire One certain restocking shelves soon Given longer accepting traditional campsites appropriated seem anywhere July allegedly breaking stealing stereo jail prisoners buses transferred facilities maximum security adult facility foster relatives street perished Chriss reevacuated ending Arkansas parents track charges against accepted Attorney accused Nobody bothered witnesses police officers involved evidence existed someone Department Children Services court borrowing courtroom space judge issued surety bond wellknown pulled purse embarrassed ordered released recognizance lucky onesthere estimated individuals seeing Alex awaiting sentencing possession cocaine AIDS housed Prison attorney defenders negotiating receive Before officially sentenced deal finalized remote prison half receiving Protease inhibitors sideeffect medication deteriorating rapidly hospitalized times His laidoff contact realistically possible facto sentence charge Its nationwide packed carted FEMApaid pavement wave evictions forced between now Quigley professor Loyola University Law states Weve lot carsi rentassistance checks problem woefully inadequate considering scarce expensive More citys either livable immediate future crunch elements postKatrina especially devastating lowerincome Orleanians scarcity accompanied unbelievable spike prices cheapest result tens horribly substandard Area barns including ones arranged tombstones cemetery elevated highways Some packing themselves apartments onceflooded garages Those bitten bullet rented often spending income prospects bleak acting chief David Paullison reporters gotten approval purchase initially envisioned rehouse recovery disappointment Jan placed cityii total Furthermore large fully functional sewage cases driveways weeks issue approaching critical stage same cramped refrigerators places cook Life necessarily party nowhere instance trailersiii words force Fat Tuesdayand include Basic price factoring volume discounts looking lifecycle includes transporting installing cleaning maintaining disposing traileriv Due bottleneck developed distribution fortune built distributed slated precisely high nature led questions wise use billion dollars funds happen removed Although performed poorly goal rehousing hard predict obstacle seemed shock actually Louisianans Sprawling lots pristine white partly public officials agree Faced prospect concentrated groups neighborhoods parks fields parking surprisingly backyard stance council expressed fierce opposition voiced concerns such values increase crime hurt aesthetic cultural value seems subtly strongly tied race class differences easier quicker convenient accessible single locations leaders harder Another reason slowly inefficiently complex network arent running businessThe doing Sometimes hook driveway hasnt manpower close eye Perhaps reported Judging confronted reach agency obviously pretty swamped bayou exactly ends probably depend heavily plans articulated candidates upcoming mayoral wins sort buyout various levels upon Congressman Baker forth create power preKatrina bills popularity significant administration scrapped metropolitan parishes hardesthit agreed plan present offer pre grant cover gap payouts repairs cap owneroccupied properties apply unclear proposal settled unfold Between quarter calendar delinquency payments subprime loans overdue compared quarterv sufficient mortgages determines smaller preserve abandon occur abandoned practically worthless blighted type comprehensive wellfunded essential crippled continuing struggle companies amounts role longterm picture generally honored minimize claiming played causing Senate Committee recently shouldnt point floodwater marks shifted foundations denying specific legislation surge Senator Julie Quinnvi windversuswater debate Greater Slidell tip resolved towns successfully Struggles owners explosion available smallscale landlords ordinary extra two whom jobs exacerbates preventing units repaired activists fear floodplain gentrifying developers basic laws supply demand guarantee forces gentrification conquer lowincome Unless strong action ensure ample stock continue Unfortunately priority politicians planners reconstruction should ballyhooed proposals presented tended ignore renters prior rarely discuss options emptily say HUD appropriate highpoverty earned list Section names longvii emerging turning Los Angeles governments promises regardless economic status aggressively pursue initiatives Come hell Katrinas wake possibly gut pick roofs plumbing paint walls wiring clean cut broken trees scrap metal playing key resurrection far pleasant There trucks highway oncesubmerged together Peoples Relief Fund Oversight Coalition law students conducting surveys Over teams surveyed legally required andor worked forviii Most certainly committed fly contracting firms larger fact safety training necessary equipment hazmat suits respirators chemical boots concerning sites full dangers toxic rusty nails glass fumes heavy machinery pose threats equipped protective knowledge Marylee Orr executive Environmental Action Network sediment covering contains dangerously arsenic bacteria metals substances recent survey men respiratorsix uninsured limbs infections catch viruses unsanitary crashing effects cancer scarier Undocumented immigrant vulnerable labor abuses Latin American Association Katrinax underpaid enjoyed reception racial tensions rising loudly complain Hispanics statements worrying overrun Mexican done hosting years reality apparent little planning accommodate usually try dealing camps KOAs bathroom utility hookups already spaces hopes reliably squat permission until somebody kicks fifth largest receives funding instead relying primarily golf fees fundraisers private donations governing board comprised wealthy influential donors blew damaged structures phase camp millions damages budget failures created manage itself happy accept Storm Force Alabamabased firm collecting Ronnie Hyer Mike King Ron Briggs Justin net profits rents collected managing bunk uninsulated vary typical Renters Other short trips Boy Scouts camped Union army Civil War Scout Island postal service onsite filled tire ruts filthy flies ground showers walk distance Shelter usable buildings things expect human attorneys nation organizing Lee Circle primary numbers congregate Every crowds hop truck ask likely chosen rush wait trudge dejected sun starts From research perspective effective faces change awhile hired longerterm relationships extended period efforts PHRFs convinced meeting evening Standing oil drum headlights darkness requests onebyone while print observed argued feasible agreeable items posting rules youve guys pockets step seconded sentiment blown kinds improvements weve seen element helpWe doIf greatly appreciatedThen But restored natural overxi followup following Wednesday organizers showed Police trespassing proper permits under threat arrest NOPD evicting provide proof Gabriel Strachota PHRF organizer Theyre separate theyre weaker coincidence supposed agreement changes cops arrivexii blocked organize Parkxiii described current Apparently thanks largely coverage attention Friday Mayors Army Corp Engineers National Guard Homeland Security receptive toward cautiously optimistic convenience laundrymat significantly dryer cleaner rugby upset controversy applications campersxiv Overall update positive although rosy Business seeking ways CEO Bob Becker eliminate source wed giant campground thatWe entity whats expected hopefully measure based disaster occurred remaining havexv view shut interstate Theyll appear headed begin kicked rebuilding suffer proposed something enacted reconstruct boom materializes Workers flocked promised emerges promise ensuring treated fairly humane Justice Delayed Judge Arthur Hunter declaring practical purposes defender exists halt prosecutions involving publicly appointed Speaker Salter President Hines rdxvi Chief Calvin Johnson indicated follow suit expects judges verge screeching nearcomplete Rafael Goyeneche Metropolitan Crime Commission former assistant district funded tickets fines yearsxvii investigators modest assigned represent Rachel Jones highlighted brokenxviii OPP typically convicted violent offenders detained determination guilt innocence offenses corralled identification records flung Corrections allowed Essentially idea charged withconvicted personal files cells evacuees unhurt collect calls let okay qualified circumstances incarcerations hampered Meg Garvey explains intoxication Say weekend sloppy locked Carrol knows allowing washed map exist anymore injured stormthat cruel unusual punishmentxix evaporated laid Currently offices responsible tracking representing well sane person uglier Finally hearing testimony several competing factions Tilden Greenbaum Public Defender oldest withdraw recruit volunteer casesxx Richard Teissier study Greenbaums constitutionally guaranteed counsel dramatic further She believes reformed invested believing works willing consider criminals justify incarcerating themThere courts complicated putting real topdown reorganization Whatever Hunters indigents spur legislature comply requiring fund systems Maybe reforming None matter political whatever address reallife suffering poor Imagine marijuana rural county birth twins parole violation missed babies revocation innocent imagine vouchers unemployed victims fight couches Associated Press Jobs plentiful Chicago Tribune iii Officers Index Brookings Institution Deslatte Melinda bar automatic denial vii NPACH Testimony Financial viii Interview Jen Lai Shortchanged ibid xii Unhappy Campers xiii xiv fold xvi limbo xvii halts Indigents xviii xix Megan |
| Farmworker Justice: Select Tools for Allies of the Coalition of… | Kathleen Wood, Kate Mitchell-Tombras | 2007 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits | Field Reports | Domestic, Florida, Immokalee | Farmworker Justice: Select Tools for Allies of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers educates people about the working and living conditions of migrant farmworkers in Florida and includes… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Jesus condemned death Pilate wanting release addressed them again but they kept shouting Crucify him third time said Why What evil has done have found ground for the sentence will therefore flogged and then But urgently demanding with loud shouts that should crucified their voices prevailed gave his verdict demand granted released man asked one who had been put prison insurrection murder handed over wished Luke The Gospels teach fate did not rest hands powerful Herod initiate crucifixion Rather crowd people standing around vociferously demanded His fearful mobs power desire These ordinary used united voice send cross However Bible also tells where two more are gathered Gods name God shall there Therefore know another outcome possible seeks righteousness instead injury Reflection this first step journey immediately confronted our role community member working toward justice Consider experience when you joined others confront injustice call redress was How presence spirit CIW asking faith use collective moral society insist dignity farmworkers Floridas fields draw nearer join making human rights reality agricultural accepts They clothed purple cloak after twisting some thorns into crown And began saluting Hail King Jews struck head reed spat upon knelt down homage After mocking stripped clothes Then led out crucify Mark Brought before accused defying Roman Empire claiming challenging social order cast outsider mocked being dissenter begins carrying reminded became work within structures transform those places neighborhoods families cities governments fail protect poor soon face physical pain torment must bare ridicule soldiers Reflect moment your life were treated contempt belief held change way perceived seeking economic confronts entrenched structure deprecates For part transforming how workers field industry fast food chains labeled agitator organization Are willing act accordance beliefs stand even knowing means outside popular opinion III falls Here servant whom uphold chosen soul delights bring forth nations cry lift make heard street bruised break dimly burning wick quenchuntil established earth Isaiah referenced Matthew With addition large wooden thrust back stumbles attempt carry such emotional weight proceeds path set paradoxically gains strength while expending reaches place fortitude enraptured Even presiding officer praised Certainly innocent from own journeys steps often most difficult stumble fall sometimes other times cannot muster each commitmentor recommitmentto walk alongside struggle end abuses reflect obstacles prevented staying course past identify these barriers consider ways take great courage feel merely like promises through guide until peace reigns meets mother Mary magnifies Lord rejoices Savior shown arm scattered proud thoughts hearts brought thrones lifted lowly filled hungry good things sent rich away empty watched her son submit beaten she undoubtedly experienced mothers boundless grief Yet perhaps mystified angry seeming disparity between promise delivered angel Gabriel horrific scene unraveling Could manclothed blood sweat taunted peopletruly Messiah promised would create just world Marys during memories occasions purity ugly seemed irreconcilable react situations words visions allowed continue look forward seek patience trust what unseen about seeand imagine gain conviction fill see throughout New Testament cares Simon helps compelled passerby coming country Cyrene father Alexander Rufus peasant migrant worker traveling Jerusalem outwardly burden anothers condemnation person drawn ease suffering someone distress walks abused Just bore Christs reassures alone either can find solace unburdening yoke unto Him which give Pulled lifts strong enough story compels ask ourselves When paths intersect sister brother need called respond chaos demands overwhelming without immediate relief obvious grateful friends neighbors extend kindness enter One form giving direct service donating banks volunteering soup kitchen tutoring atrisk youth though may unaware challenges only fulfill needs changing institutions perpetuate societal injustices example directly increasing wages calling matters relating conditions exploitive partners assume allies building commit walking permanent burdens Veronica wipe nothing selfish ambition conceit humility regard better than yourselves Let interests same mind Christ Philippians Unlike She defies personal fear rejection authorities tending wills himself initiated humble offering simple gesture cleaning symbol 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tell Paradise last moments assured both heaven grace extended well pious dogooders forgave blessed convicted murderer hanging new requires faithful accept gift build reconciliation Thinking recall instance thought group incapable feeling unwilling contrition Similarly describe unkind unrepentant Did somebody reach show current strive withnot againstMcDonalds its management compel right responsible abusing hopeful knowledge walked light XIII dies now sixth hour sun eclipsed whole land ninth veil Temple torn middle cried breathed centurion saw taken praise gripping scriptures ascendance evoking supernatural phenomena suspenseful striking peaceful shakes awake sacrifice forgiveness ought overshadowed event radical method preaching sharing meals outcasts downtrodden leaves compelling model brings redemption transformation Death deeply traumatic dark sorrow immobilized emptiness healing process recover loss redirect attention celebrating loved ones overcome refocused troublesome daily 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| New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of… | Jimmy Purvis | 2007 | Farm to School, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of Farmers, Crops, and Food Service Directors is a tool for farmers and food service directors to increase… Read more | Emerson Fellow | New Mexico Farm School Directory Farmers Crops and Food Service Directors Table Department Agriculture Principal author Jimmy Purvis Acknowledgements Our appreciation goes out all the farmers food service personnel that filled our surveys Your information has made this work possible Vitally important success project were Craig Mapel Adams Miley Gonzalez Marion Kalb Program Director National Community Security Coalition Dwaine Nelson Agricultural Statistics Pauline Raia Manager NMHSDISD Development Commodities Bureau Mary Ann McCann Taos Municipal Schools volunteers from Johns College The Nutrition Association Nicole Alvarado Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow This was supported Congressional Center USDA Agency Projects Risk Management Outreach Advisory board NMDA Designproduction Calliope Shank Epic Muse Design For more about publication contact Where Meets Healthy Children Communities Paseo del Sol Santa agriculture producerconsumer regulatory department placed under State University Board Regents five divisions agricultural environmental services programs resources marketing development standards consumer veterinary diagnostics httpnmdawebnmsuedu Free Report prepared httpwwwhungercenterorg Introduction Tables survey How use directory Section One markets Two listed product produce availability chart Three schools includes public private charter BIA Four Map farms county FAQs Five Sample school providers fruit vegetable nut producers Contents seeks expand ways which can partner together order mutually benefit each other with local supplying needs citizens Markets created feeding nutrition will always exist represent most stable for Mexicos small midsized Opening these lead healthier farm economy while same time leading eating habits children While many Mexicans consume calories than they need much form sugars fats recent Mexican adults indicates only recommended servings fruits vegetables every day placing below already low national average Furthermore according Disease Control are either overweight obese based Body Mass Index BMI Although there system place monitor obesity among youth data shows adolescents aged direct medical expenditures attributed reached Million figure does not take into account indirect such absence lost productivity population individuals continues grow overall health costs expected increase Increased death risks also associated being both strongly correlate increased rates diabetes cardiovascular disease asthma arthritis some cancers poor status These types chronic diseases responsible six ten deaths Over past few decades size United States steadily acres led greater production per well decreasing profit margins farmersWhile discrepancy reliance cattle feed industries fewer smaller makes very difficult remain profitable increasingly global market operations have watched traditional large grocery retailers wholesalers virtually disappear due consolidation result been excess produced but waste Many seen everincreasing number opportunities appear now reliant regional institutions community Despite diversity earn less year dire situation state employs its working farmrelated jobs Even though experiencing growing interest consumers who want buy without continued support farming faces rural poverty economic stagnation hopes capitalize trends putting good simultaneously creating giving what needfresh healthy hope alike helping strengthen existing relationships create new ones Included listings foods directors districtsWhere returned expressed having their name shared names specific products indicated ongoing intent periodically update included 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| Expanding the EITC’s Effect | Alexander Villaverde | 2008 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Economic Literacy, Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Expanding the EITC’s Effect outlines the supportive services needed prior to tax season to increase the impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The report presents… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Expanding the EITCs Effect HUNGER FREE COMMUNITY REPORT Alexander Villaverde Tax Preparation Free Important tax preparation services provided Volunteer Income Assistance VITA sites across United States offer unique opportunity begin improve economic situations thousands low and moderate income households each year With this service families individuals are able file their taxes with assistance trained volunteers which decreases likelihood errors return they were themselves Household also helped claim credits that sometimes left unclaimed due lack awareness about credit insufficient knowledge how Moreover avoid commercial preparers who often charge high fees diminish potential refund EITC provides The Earned Credit refundable giving ability receive higher Based level gross number people household can there liabilities together other such Child CTC generate large for need more These allow them become financially secure Center Economic Progress Data Filing Status Average Gross Single Married filing jointly separately Head Qualifying widower Grand Total has many implications including increased save build assets additional afford certain highcost necessities emergencies future Households then better position therefore enable communities stable develop economically Amount based httpwwwirsgovindividualsarticleidhtml nonprofit organization located Chicago encourages selfsufficiency promotes prosperity improving access public private programs One its primary free Limitations impact have offset however yearly expenses predetermined spending goals among clients Most earning enough salary cover necessary daily some cases may surpass place unstable situation Some face outstanding card payments overdue bills plan order will seek payday loan fall into debt This turn diminishes progressive effect provide already spent minds before even Necessary Supportive Services coming financial challenges stem from previous fully these issues addressed come prepared helping deal yearround organizations establish deeper relationships serve while increasing participation rate complementary offered include opening bank accounts savings bonds Certificates Deposit Individual Development Accounts start season towards building two main support needed supports literacy They understand use tools not one but would beneficial collaborative effort within providing Organizations work Financial struggle food clothing shelter medical care salaries Current government heating help most costs Asingle parent children under age annual eligible following Food stamps Home Energy Low Program LIHEAP Healthcare Children covered Illinois All Kids Family Care Assist healthcare home energy another vital because utilize efficiently key instruments basic might various topics banking money management homeownership aware conditions entailed when account getting applying mortgage make sound decisions facing hidden Supports Workers CSW project Purpose new initiatives seeks through employers link lowwage workers education Certain employees know qualify trying meet working longer hours very difficult attain complete application serves intermediary between IDHS lowincome team members thus alleviate uncertainty complexity involved Process current health insurance paying rent Real Benefits generated program eligibilities pilot phase beginning later half approximate staff three began four companies Aramark Regional Staffing Hyatt Hotel Mercy Hospital Heartland Alliance screen eligibility subsequent process administered all screenings without sharing information role only extended far advertising mission arranging dates locations take Fliers intake sheet created inform webbased software verify Under initial quick find out couple minutes screens Chicagos state WIC CSWs paper minimize disturbances workplace maintained privacy Employees could fill own leisure had option mailing directly approach was designed informative sensitive schedule busy short breaks little time learn Whenever potentially identified asked appointment bring further documentation applications part took referrals filled After signatures photocopies identification documents faxed Department Human Challenges first faced bureaucracy There approvals supervisors reserve location made reach For minimal strong receptivity Another challenge intended audience our onsite visits challenging schedules andother personal reasons few replies tried phone mail receiving coverage benefit site union membership meant less inclined enroll individual enrollment copy available end report used federal visit httpwwwrealbenefitsorg mandatory cost family unexpectedly instances Service caseworker third major difficulty aims directing ultimately responsible accepting rejecting applicant acceptance limits change outcome case Results Number reached accepted What Happened Those Who Applied encountering resistance unresponsive interview request Additional partnered North Side Union NSCU over years classes Realizing American Dream Workshops workshop series attendees covering marked interest topic notified date workshops choose Additionally guaranteed reservation during Normally offers firstcome firstserve basis coupons allowed Interest Eligibility Clients Screened ineligible interested Education delivering same after Although stated attending cancelled attendance Many initially displayed unable attend scheduling conflicts experienced invalid numbers addresses Yet benefited regardless Often times participants realize valuable having attended Beforehand does seem applicable client misperceive intent Alternative Approaches possible solution uptake implement strategy using implementing audiences Spanishlanguage Latino around period initiated headed different However pertains lessons learned experience floor office downtown central served partners local mobilize community sessions When Juan Diego Community example both parties agreed South consistently asking questions set conduct yet showed despite illustrates necessarily translate reaching present groups gathered included presenting parents English Second Language ESL computer daycare conferences open willing integrate appreciated Even though did particularly correlate worked presentation occur class knew students setting where congregated solve issue entail employee meetings lunch given limitations space employer accommodations still prove delegated department single head distribute Future Within city efforts create platform especially rates saving products aid supportive described above advantage informed benefits receptive established trusting relationship Name ____________________________________________________ SSN optional First name Middle Initial Last Address _______________________________________________________________________________ street Apt City Zip code Gender Male ____ Female_____ Date Birth ____________ ___________ Month Day Year Phone Other INCLUDING YOURSELF your How old g____ h___ Are ALL YES NO____ Does anyone Link cardFood Stampsa disability TANF SSI General recipients pregnant TOTAL MONTHLY _________ much child total value today life CDs etc pay dependent month ________ elderly disabled monthly than you cooling regular cell _______________________________________ CONSENT representatives retain protect any collects collected behalf regarding participate assessment study effectiveness overall shared else authorize call authorized representative agencies expedite contact Privacy Policy Project placed list andor deselect _________________________________________________________ Client signature Please completed survey Madison Suite Extension indicate initiative Northside deliver learning opportunities long except ownership certificate IDEA held employment convenient Check box best describes general Workshop Topic Very Interested Somewhat Not Understanding Banking basics Savings Checking Good bad LOANS CREDIT CARDS Budgeting Tools strategies Intro hour commitment required scores reports consultation female heads career development training housing FOR INTERNAL USE PLEASE NOT WRITE BEYOND THIS LINE FPL AK______ MB_______ FC_______ FS_______ ______ WIC______ Cancer screening Other________________________________ Notes |
| Expanding the EITC’s Effect | Alexander Villaverde | 2008 | Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Economic Literacy, Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Expanding the EITC’s Effect outlines the supportive services needed prior to tax season to increase the impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The report presents… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Expanding the EITCs Effect HUNGER FREE COMMUNITY REPORT Alexander Villaverde Tax Preparation Free Important tax preparation services provided Volunteer Income Assistance VITA sites across United States offer unique opportunity begin improve economic situations thousands low and moderate income households each year With this service families individuals are able file their taxes with assistance trained volunteers which decreases likelihood errors return they were themselves Household also helped claim credits that sometimes left unclaimed due lack awareness about credit insufficient knowledge how Moreover avoid commercial preparers who often charge high fees diminish potential refund EITC provides The Earned Credit refundable giving ability receive higher Based level gross number people household can there liabilities together other such Child CTC generate large for need more These allow them become financially secure Center Economic Progress Data Filing Status Average Gross Single Married filing jointly separately Head Qualifying widower Grand Total has many implications including increased save build assets additional afford certain highcost necessities emergencies future Households then better position therefore enable communities stable develop economically Amount based httpwwwirsgovindividualsarticleidhtml nonprofit organization located Chicago encourages selfsufficiency promotes prosperity improving access public private programs One its primary free Limitations impact have offset however yearly expenses predetermined spending goals among clients Most earning enough salary cover necessary daily some cases may surpass place unstable situation Some face outstanding card payments overdue bills plan order will seek payday loan fall into debt This turn diminishes progressive effect provide already spent minds before even Necessary Supportive Services coming financial challenges stem from previous fully these issues addressed come prepared helping deal yearround organizations establish deeper relationships serve while increasing participation rate complementary offered include opening bank accounts savings bonds Certificates Deposit Individual Development Accounts start season towards building two main support needed supports literacy They understand use tools not one but would beneficial collaborative effort within providing Organizations work Financial struggle food clothing shelter medical care salaries Current government heating help most costs Asingle parent children under age annual eligible following Food stamps Home Energy Low Program LIHEAP Healthcare Children covered Illinois All Kids Family Care Assist healthcare home energy another vital because utilize efficiently key instruments basic might various topics banking money management homeownership aware conditions entailed when account getting applying mortgage make sound decisions facing hidden Supports Workers CSW project Purpose new initiatives seeks through employers link lowwage workers education Certain employees know qualify trying meet working longer hours very difficult attain complete application serves intermediary between IDHS lowincome team members thus alleviate uncertainty complexity involved Process current health insurance paying rent Real Benefits generated program eligibilities pilot phase beginning later half approximate staff three began four companies Aramark Regional Staffing Hyatt Hotel Mercy Hospital Heartland Alliance screen eligibility subsequent process administered all screenings without sharing information role only extended far advertising mission arranging dates locations take Fliers intake sheet created inform webbased software verify Under initial quick find out couple minutes screens Chicagos state WIC CSWs paper minimize disturbances workplace maintained privacy Employees could fill own leisure had option mailing directly approach was designed informative sensitive schedule busy short breaks little time learn Whenever potentially identified asked appointment bring further documentation applications part took referrals filled After signatures photocopies identification documents faxed Department Human Challenges first faced bureaucracy There approvals supervisors reserve location made reach For minimal strong receptivity Another challenge intended audience our onsite visits challenging schedules andother personal reasons few replies tried phone mail receiving coverage benefit site union membership meant less inclined enroll individual enrollment copy available end report used federal visit httpwwwrealbenefitsorg mandatory cost family unexpectedly instances Service caseworker third major difficulty aims directing ultimately responsible accepting rejecting applicant acceptance limits change outcome case Results Number reached accepted What Happened Those Who Applied encountering resistance unresponsive interview request Additional partnered North Side Union NSCU over years classes Realizing American Dream Workshops workshop series attendees covering marked interest topic notified date workshops choose Additionally guaranteed reservation during Normally offers firstcome firstserve basis coupons allowed Interest Eligibility Clients Screened ineligible interested Education delivering same after Although stated attending cancelled attendance Many initially displayed unable attend scheduling conflicts experienced invalid numbers addresses Yet benefited regardless Often times participants realize valuable having attended Beforehand does seem applicable client misperceive intent Alternative Approaches possible solution uptake implement strategy using implementing audiences Spanishlanguage Latino around period initiated headed different However pertains lessons learned experience floor office downtown central served partners local mobilize community sessions When Juan Diego Community example both parties agreed South consistently asking questions set conduct yet showed despite illustrates necessarily translate reaching present groups gathered included presenting parents English Second Language ESL computer daycare conferences open willing integrate appreciated Even though did particularly correlate worked presentation occur class knew students setting where congregated solve issue entail employee meetings lunch given limitations space employer accommodations still prove delegated department single head distribute Future Within city efforts create platform especially rates saving products aid supportive described above advantage informed benefits receptive established trusting relationship Name ____________________________________________________ SSN optional First name Middle Initial Last Address _______________________________________________________________________________ street Apt City Zip code Gender Male ____ Female_____ Date Birth ____________ ___________ Month Day Year Phone Other INCLUDING YOURSELF your How old g____ h___ Are ALL YES NO____ Does anyone Link cardFood Stampsa disability TANF SSI General recipients pregnant TOTAL MONTHLY _________ much child total value today life CDs etc pay dependent month ________ elderly disabled monthly than you cooling regular cell _______________________________________ CONSENT representatives retain protect any collects collected behalf regarding participate assessment study effectiveness overall shared else authorize call authorized representative agencies expedite contact Privacy Policy Project placed list andor deselect _________________________________________________________ Client signature Please completed survey Madison Suite Extension indicate initiative Northside deliver learning opportunities long except ownership certificate IDEA held employment convenient Check box best describes general Workshop Topic Very Interested Somewhat Not Understanding Banking basics Savings Checking Good bad LOANS CREDIT CARDS Budgeting Tools strategies Intro hour commitment required scores reports consultation female heads career development training housing FOR INTERNAL USE PLEASE NOT WRITE BEYOND THIS LINE FPL AK______ MB_______ FC_______ FS_______ ______ WIC______ Cancer screening Other________________________________ Notes |