7 great Poverty Awareness Month items this week!

poverty awareness itemsThis week is chock full of great ways to get involved with the local fight against hunger and poverty.

Today: Sign up for our online newsletter

This month we’re launching Just Harvest Online – an email newsletter highlighting what Just Harvest is doing in your community, and exciting upcoming events. We know, we know – your inbox is already so full. But this is 10 minutes a month you don’t want to miss out on.

Tuesday, Jan. 7.: Sign up for our action alerts

2014 is going to be a year of action! Be a part of it by signing up for our email action alerts.

Wednesday, Jan. 8: Ken Regal looks back on 50 years of the War on Poverty

Fifty years ago today, President Johnson declared war on poverty in this country. In a blog post out today, Ken Regal looks back on the successes – and failures – of this war.

Thursday, Jan. 9: Tax lines open!

Every tax season, Just Harvest and other partners of the Money In Your Pocket Coalition help low-income individuals and families get as big a tax return as possible through a free tax assistance service at locations throughout the metropolitan area. Appointment scheduling starts today. Get the word out!

Join Pittsburgh UNITED and Mayor Peduto

Join Just Harvest, Pittsburgh UNITED, and the incoming Mayor Bill Peduto at a public event today for “Good Jobs, Smart Development, and Strong Communities.”

Friday, Jan. 9: Volunteers Needed: Tax Site Setup

Targeted tax credits do more to lift working families out of poverty than any other program in the country. On January 20, our South Side tax site will open for tax season. Help us get it ready!

Saturday, Jan. 10: Make a bowl!

In March, Just Harvest and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host the 19th Annual Empty Bowls – a simple meal of soup and bread to help fight hunger in the region. You can get involved today by making a bowl for the event. Pottery-making not your thing? Purchase your ticket to the event!

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