California Financial Relief: How the State is Helping Low-Income Families Tough Times Ahead: California’s Initiative to Provide Financial Assistance to Families in Need According to Marca, California is helping families who are struggling to make ends meet. The government is giving them extra money to help them pay for important things like food, healthcare, and … Read more
New Illinois Law Helps Low-Income Families Addressing Healthcare Disparities: Illinois Takes a Step Towards Reducing Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates According to SJ-R, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law to help mothers and babies stay healthy. The law makes sure that health insurance covers services for pregnant women and new mothers, like midwife … Read more
Pomona’s Innovative Approach to Poverty Reduction: Pomona HUG Provides Unconditional Cash to Low-Income Families California Leads the Way in Guaranteed Income Programs: Pomona HUG and LA’s BIG: LEAP Show Promise in Addressing Financial Insecurity According to LAtimes, The city of Pomona, California, is starting a new program to help low-income families with young children. The … Read more
California’s Budget Cuts Threaten Vital Support for Low-Income Families California’s Home Visiting Program: A Lifeline for Vulnerable Families According to KQED, California‘s government is talking about making big changes to how it spends its money. One thing they’re considering is cutting funding for a program that helps low-income families with young children. This program sends … Read more
Addressing Critical Renovations for Low-Income Households Longstanding Assistance in Appleton A city program in Appleton provides financing for critical renovations to help low-income households keep their homes. I examine the inner workings of this program as an Appleton neighborhood reporter in an effort to clarify its functions and community value. For decades, Appleton has administered … Read more
In a bid to address the pressing issue of affordable housing in Indianapolis, Intend Indiana, a local community development nonprofit, has secured a significant financial boost. The organization recently announced the receipt of $5 million in New Market Tax Credits, marking a crucial step towards their mission of providing affordable homes in the region. New … Read more
Paterson, New Jersey, is on the brink of expanding its successful guaranteed income program aimed at supporting low-income families in the community. Launched as part of a nationwide movement to address wealth disparities, Paterson’s initiative has shown promising results, prompting Mayor Andre Sayegh to advocate for its expansion. The program, which provides recipients with $400 … Read more
Tax season in Oregon heralds the debut of a new lifeline for low-income families grappling with the costs of raising young children. Termed the Oregon Kids’ Credit, this tax credit, valued at up to $1,000 per qualifying child, aims to alleviate financial strain for eligible households. Enacted by the Oregon legislature the preceding year, the … Read more
Discover how Oregon’s new tax credit is providing much-needed support for low-income families raising young children, with potential benefits of up to $1,000 per child. Learn more about eligibility and how to claim the Oregon Kids Credit. Oregon Kids Credit Offers Financial Relief for Qualifying Families In Oregon, the commencement of the tax season has … Read more