Other Websites That Deal With Hunger & Poverty Below is a short list of excellent, relevant websites. Each organization has up-to-date information on its website and most have regular publications and reports. Most of the research-oriented national groups have state-specific information. All of these sites have links to others. This list is not exhaustive. PA Hunger Action Center www.pahunger.org 717-233-6705 Dedicated to eliminating the causes of hunger through advocacy, education and collaboration. Supporters include food providers, growers, religious organizations, food industry members, advocates and consumers. Their monthly newsletter, the PA Hunger Advocate is up-to-date and focused mainly, but not completely, on government programs for hungry and poor people. Keystone Research Center www.keystoneresearch.org Created to broaden discussion on strategies to achieve a more prosperous and equitable PA economy. Conducts original research and promotes public dialog that addresses important economic and civic problems and proposes new policies to resolve those problems. Proposes workable policy alternatives. Collaboration of academia, labor, religious and business organizations. United for a Fair Economy www.ufenet.org National, independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that raises awareness that concentrated wealth and power undermine the economy, corrupt democracy, deepen the racial divide and tear communities apart. They support and help build social movements for greater equality. Coalition on Human Needs www.chn.org An alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies that address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Membership includes civil rights, religious, labor and advocacy organizations. They track dozens of issues and have a bi-monthly publication.. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities www.cbpp.org Works at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low and moderate income people. They conduct research and develop policy options to alleviate poverty particularly among working families. Center for Law and Social Policy www.clasp.org Founded in 1968, CLASP conducts research, policy analysis, technical assistance and advocacy on issues related to economic security for low-income families with children. Also a leader in the national effort to establish equal justice for all. NETWORK- a Catholic Social Justice Lobby www.networklobby.org A progressive voice within the Catholic community calling for peace and economic justice in our nation and the world. Bread for the World www.bread.org Nationwide Christian movement that seeks justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers. Food Research and Action Center www.frac.org Community Food Security Coalition www.foodsecurity.org The National Priorities Project www.nationalpriorities.org The National Priorities Project (NPP) offers citizen and community groups tools and resources to shape federal budget and policy priorities which promote social and economic justice. Their website's interactive database provides users with a wealth of information on a wide range of budget issues and economic justice concerns. Other Websites That Deal With Tax Benefits National Community Tax Coalition www.tax-coalition.org Leads the national community-based movement in connecting working families to tax benefits. The Coalition and its 500-plus affiliates promote tax credits and financial opportunities by bringing the voices of low- and moderate-income taxpayers to the tax policy arena and providing tools for free tax preparation and financial service programs. The Brookings Institution www.brookings.edu An independent, nonpartisan organization devoted to research, analysis, and public education, with an emphasis on economics, foreign policy, and governance. We regularly use their interactive zip code-level data on EITC claims for states, counties, cities, and towns at http://www.brookings.edu/es/urban/eitc.htm