More than 2 million people in NJ live in poverty with no federal support / NJ Spotlight News / 7/13/21 JOANNA GAGIS, CORRESPONDENT ‘We were denied for free and reduced lunch because we exceeded the poverty level.’ The federal poverty level is $20,598. Meaning anyone who earns above it does not qualify for federal support Read More »
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Study says more than 3 million live in ‘true poverty’ in NJ. Most go uncounted
Study says more than 3 million live in ‘true poverty’ in NJ. Most go uncounted / Asbury Park Press / 7/11/21 By federal standards, a single working parent with two children in New Jersey could survive on just under $21,000 in 2019. Researchers from Legal Services of New Jersey’s Poverty Research Institute suggest in a new Read More »
Federal tax credit relief for low-wage families starts soon. Now, make it last past the pandemic
Federal tax credit relief for low-wage families starts soon. Now, make it last past the pandemic / NJ.com / 7/8/21 By South Jersey Times Guest Columnist By Alison Arné Working moms like me need support to care for our loved ones and plan for our future. Congress’ expansion of the Child and Earned Income Tax Credits Read More »
New Jersey opens COVID-19 rental assistance applications
New Jersey opens COVID-19 rental assistance applications / The Press of Atlantic / 3/23/21 The pre-application process is open for Phase II of New Jersey’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program run by the Department of Community Affairs. The program funds, awarded by a lottery system, will cover up to a year’s rent dating to March Read More »