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Pennsylvania's Own Hunger Games
In Pennsylvania we are engaged in our own version of the hunger games in the 2012-13 state budget, which will result in pitting programs that serve the most vulnerable of our citizens against one another. Not all will survive, either. Read more about the Human Services Development Fund Block Grant, survival of the fittest and due diligence here. |
Lutheran Day at the Capitol 2012
 A Refuge for the Poor and Needy*:
Addressing Housing and Homelessness in PA May 9, 2012
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For more information, the agenda or to register click here
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Advocacy Continues on SNAP/Food Stamp Asset Test
 Amy Reumann, LAMPa Director, appeared with Rich Gitlen, Vice President of Community Based Services and Executive Director of Lutheran Children and Family Service, part of Liberty Lutheran, offering testimony for the House Human Services Committee on the impact of a SNAP/Food Stamp Asset Test in the Commonwealth. |
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Discernment and Resources on Fracking
The ELCA Washington Office "Advocacy Road Trip" is visiting Pennsylvania in April to highlight hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and it's impact on the state economy, environment and community. Sign up to follow the road trip here.
NCC Fracking Webinar - April 12. As part of an "Ethics of Energy" focus, the National Council of Churches will host a webinar on hydraulic fracturing at 1 p.m. ET. For more information and to register click here.
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2012 Philadelphia Interfaith Prayer Breakfast: Hungry for Justice
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, April 20
I s your congregation involved in a hunger ministry?Are you interested in working towards hunger alleviation, but don't know where to start? Either way, this event is for you! Bring a friend or colleague to network with religious advocates and activists from all across the region who hunger for communities that are hunger free. Breakfast begins at 8AM with breakout sessions to continue the conversation from 10 to 11. The keynote speaker for the event is Max Finberg, Director for the USDA's Office of Faith Based & Neighborhood Partnerships. The suggested donation for this event is $15. Click here to register by April 13th.
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