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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (or TANF) is supposed to be a financial lifeline for Maryland's poorest families. But a recent investigation shows that only about 25% of funds are distributed as direct cash assistance.
Read more at foxbaltimore.com/spotlight-on-maryland/most-of-marylands-tanf-dollars-dont-go-directly-to-needy-families-what-we-know
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (or TANF) is supposed to be a financial lifeline for Maryland's poorest families. But a recent investigation shows that only about 25% of funds are distributed as direct cash assistance.
Read more at foxbaltimore.com/spotlight-on-maryland/most-of-marylands-tanf-dollars-dont-go-directly-to-needy-families-what-we-know
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (or TANF) is supposed to be a financial lifeline for Maryland's poorest families. But a recent investigation shows that only about 25% of funds are distributed as direct cash assistance.
Read more at foxbaltimore.com/spotlight-on-maryland/most-of-marylands-tanf-dollars-dont-go-directly-to-needy-families-what-we-know
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (or TANF) is supposed to be a financial lifeline for Maryland's poorest families. But a recent investigation shows that only about 25% of funds are distributed as direct cash assistance.
Read more at foxbaltimore.com/spotlight-on-maryland/most-of-marylands-tanf-dollars-dont-go-directly-to-needy-families-what-we-know
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Because of my #union, I have had enjoyed a #livingwage, #healthcare, and a viable #pension. But the US is #1 in personal bankruptcies, gun-related deaths, and homelessness & incarceration rates. The #PoorPeoplesCampaign addresses these issues head-on—and that's why I'm involved.
- Matthew in Bowie, MD
April 2026 -
Because of my #union, I have had enjoyed a #livingwage, #healthcare, and a viable #pension. But the US is #1 in personal bankruptcies, gun-related deaths, and homelessness & incarceration rates. The #PoorPeoplesCampaign addresses these issues head-on—and that's why I'm involved.
- Matthew in Bowie, MD
April 2026 -
Because of my #union, I have had enjoyed a #livingwage, #healthcare, and a viable #pension. But the US is #1 in personal bankruptcies, gun-related deaths, and homelessness & incarceration rates. The #PoorPeoplesCampaign addresses these issues head-on—and that's why I'm involved.
- Matthew in Bowie, MD
April 2026 -
Because of my #union, I have had enjoyed a #livingwage, #healthcare, and a viable #pension. But the US is #1 in personal bankruptcies, gun-related deaths, and homelessness & incarceration rates. The #PoorPeoplesCampaign addresses these issues head-on—and that's why I'm involved.
- Matthew in Bowie, MD
April 2026 -
Because of my #union, I have had enjoyed a #livingwage, #healthcare, and a viable #pension. But the US is #1 in personal bankruptcies, gun-related deaths, and homelessness & incarceration rates. The #PoorPeoplesCampaign addresses these issues head-on—and that's why I'm involved.
- Matthew in Bowie, MD
April 2026 -
FORWARD TOGETHER GATHERING
Maryland Poor People's Campaign Monthly MeetingEveryone Welcome!!
Tuesday, April 28th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom Link: MDPPC.ORG/FTGCome to learn, get connected, and get engaged! Whether you're new to our work or you are a long-time member, we welcome you to our monthly meeting.
Agenda:
- Overview of our work and our movement
- Legislation review from this session
- Upcoming actions and ways to engage -
FORWARD TOGETHER GATHERING
Maryland Poor People's Campaign Monthly MeetingEveryone Welcome!!
Tuesday, April 28th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom Link: MDPPC.ORG/FTGCome to learn, get connected, and get engaged! Whether you're new to our work or you are a long-time member, we welcome you to our monthly meeting.
Agenda:
- Overview of our work and our movement
- Legislation review from this session
- Upcoming actions and ways to engage -
FORWARD TOGETHER GATHERING
Maryland Poor People's Campaign Monthly MeetingEveryone Welcome!!
Tuesday, April 28th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom Link: MDPPC.ORG/FTGCome to learn, get connected, and get engaged! Whether you're new to our work or you are a long-time member, we welcome you to our monthly meeting.
Agenda:
- Overview of our work and our movement
- Legislation review from this session
- Upcoming actions and ways to engage -
FORWARD TOGETHER GATHERING
Maryland Poor People's Campaign Monthly MeetingEveryone Welcome!!
Tuesday, April 28th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom Link: MDPPC.ORG/FTGCome to learn, get connected, and get engaged! Whether you're new to our work or you are a long-time member, we welcome you to our monthly meeting.
Agenda:
- Overview of our work and our movement
- Legislation review from this session
- Upcoming actions and ways to engage -
The Maryland Poor People's Campaign congratulates Save Bethesda African Cemetery for its recent court victory!
The ruling permits them to proceed with expert testimony and preserves their ability to present archaeological, historical, forensic, and ancient DNA evidence, subject to further proceedings before the Court.
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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign congratulates Save Bethesda African Cemetery for its recent court victory!
The ruling permits them to proceed with expert testimony and preserves their ability to present archaeological, historical, forensic, and ancient DNA evidence, subject to further proceedings before the Court.
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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign congratulates Save Bethesda African Cemetery for its recent court victory!
The ruling permits them to proceed with expert testimony and preserves their ability to present archaeological, historical, forensic, and ancient DNA evidence, subject to further proceedings before the Court.
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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign congratulates Save Bethesda African Cemetery for its recent court victory!
The ruling permits them to proceed with expert testimony and preserves their ability to present archaeological, historical, forensic, and ancient DNA evidence, subject to further proceedings before the Court.
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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign stands in solidarity with Minnesotans and their "Ice Out of Minnesota" protest and general strike.
#Minnesota #ICEoutofMinnesota #GeneralStrike #MDPPC
Story link: bit.ly/4a0Ih4K
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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign stands in solidarity with Minnesotans and their "Ice Out of Minnesota" protest and general strike.
#Minnesota #ICEoutofMinnesota #GeneralStrike #MDPPC
Story link: bit.ly/4a0Ih4K
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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign stands in solidarity with Minnesotans and their "Ice Out of Minnesota" protest and general strike.
#Minnesota #ICEoutofMinnesota #GeneralStrike #MDPPC
Story link: bit.ly/4a0Ih4K
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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign stands in solidarity with Minnesotans and their "Ice Out of Minnesota" protest and general strike.
#Minnesota #ICEoutofMinnesota #GeneralStrike #MDPPC
Story link: bit.ly/4a0Ih4K
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The Maryland Poor People's Campaign stands in solidarity with Minnesotans and their "Ice Out of Minnesota" protest and general strike.
#Minnesota #ICEoutofMinnesota #GeneralStrike #MDPPC
Story link: bit.ly/4a0Ih4K
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"I absolutely believe that there is no reason in the world that poverty should exist in the United States of America—the richest country in the world. There’s no excuse for it."
- April 25, 2025 statement by beloved MD State Coordinator & retired #SEIU organizer, David Mott
► Join the campaign! Go to mdppc.org and sign up for email updates.
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"I absolutely believe that there is no reason in the world that poverty should exist in the United States of America—the richest country in the world. There’s no excuse for it."
- April 25, 2025 statement by beloved MD State Coordinator & retired #SEIU organizer, David Mott
► Join the campaign! Go to mdppc.org and sign up for email updates.
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"I absolutely believe that there is no reason in the world that poverty should exist in the United States of America—the richest country in the world. There’s no excuse for it."
- April 25, 2025 statement by beloved MD State Coordinator & retired #SEIU organizer, David Mott
► Join the campaign! Go to mdppc.org and sign up for email updates.
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"I absolutely believe that there is no reason in the world that poverty should exist in the United States of America—the richest country in the world. There’s no excuse for it."
- April 25, 2025 statement by beloved MD State Coordinator & retired #SEIU organizer, David Mott
► Join the campaign! Go to mdppc.org and sign up for email updates.
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While even the author of the original article does not feel that $140k is literally the new poverty line, his piece has prompted important conversations about "benefit cliffs" and what level of income is actually required for a family to cover the basics *without outside assistance.*
What do you think?? -
While even the author of the original article does not feel that $140k is literally the new poverty line, his piece has prompted important conversations about "benefit cliffs" and what level of income is actually required for a family to cover the basics *without outside assistance.*
What do you think?? -
While even the author of the original article does not feel that $140k is literally the new poverty line, his piece has prompted important conversations about "benefit cliffs" and what level of income is actually required for a family to cover the basics *without outside assistance.*
What do you think?? -
While even the author of the original article does not feel that $140k is literally the new poverty line, his piece has prompted important conversations about "benefit cliffs" and what level of income is actually required for a family to cover the basics *without outside assistance.*
What do you think?? -
Call 202-224-3121 and tell your representatives to protect SNAP!
1. Pressure the Trump Administration to release SNAP contingency funds;
2. Agree to repay states for fronting money for SNAP; OR
3. End the government shutdown while protecting ACA health insurance subsidies. -
Call 202-224-3121 and tell your representatives to protect SNAP!
1. Pressure the Trump Administration to release SNAP contingency funds;
2. Agree to repay states for fronting money for SNAP; OR
3. End the government shutdown while protecting ACA health insurance subsidies. -
Call 202-224-3121 and tell your representatives to protect SNAP!
1. Pressure the Trump Administration to release SNAP contingency funds;
2. Agree to repay states for fronting money for SNAP; OR
3. End the government shutdown while protecting ACA health insurance subsidies. -
Call 202-224-3121 and tell your representatives to protect SNAP!
1. Pressure the Trump Administration to release SNAP contingency funds;
2. Agree to repay states for fronting money for SNAP; OR
3. End the government shutdown while protecting ACA health insurance subsidies. -
Maryland is one of 25 states that, along with the District of Columbia, are suing the Trump Administration to force it to use SNAP contingency funds to help keep hungry Americans fed if the federal government shutdown continues into November.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/25-states-sue-trump-administration-172916352.html
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Maryland is one of 25 states that, along with the District of Columbia, are suing the Trump Administration to force it to use SNAP contingency funds to help keep hungry Americans fed if the federal government shutdown continues into November.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/25-states-sue-trump-administration-172916352.html
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Maryland is one of 25 states that, along with the District of Columbia, are suing the Trump Administration to force it to use SNAP contingency funds to help keep hungry Americans fed if the federal government shutdown continues into November.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/25-states-sue-trump-administration-172916352.html
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Maryland is one of 25 states that, along with the District of Columbia, are suing the Trump Administration to force it to use SNAP contingency funds to help keep hungry Americans fed if the federal government shutdown continues into November.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/25-states-sue-trump-administration-172916352.html
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Maryland is one of 25 states that, along with the District of Columbia, are suing the Trump Administration to force it to use SNAP contingency funds to help keep hungry Americans fed if the federal government shutdown continues into November.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/25-states-sue-trump-administration-172916352.html
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Somebody's hurting my brother, and it's gone on too long, and I won't be silent anymore!
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Somebody's hurting my brother, and it's gone on too long, and I won't be silent anymore!
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Somebody's hurting my brother, and it's gone on too long, and I won't be silent anymore!
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Somebody's hurting my brother, and it's gone on too long, and I won't be silent anymore!
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In an exhortation titled "Dilexi te," Pope Leo XIV "calls for a renewed commitment to fixing the structural causes of poverty, while providing unquestioning charity to those who need it."
dcnewsnow.com/news/us-and-world/ap-international/ap-pope-leo-blasts-economy-that-marginalizes-poor-while-wealthy-live-in-bubble-of-luxury/amp/
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In an exhortation titled "Dilexi te," Pope Leo XIV "calls for a renewed commitment to fixing the structural causes of poverty, while providing unquestioning charity to those who need it."
dcnewsnow.com/news/us-and-world/ap-international/ap-pope-leo-blasts-economy-that-marginalizes-poor-while-wealthy-live-in-bubble-of-luxury/amp/
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In an exhortation titled "Dilexi te," Pope Leo XIV "calls for a renewed commitment to fixing the structural causes of poverty, while providing unquestioning charity to those who need it."
dcnewsnow.com/news/us-and-world/ap-international/ap-pope-leo-blasts-economy-that-marginalizes-poor-while-wealthy-live-in-bubble-of-luxury/amp/