Current Actions

  • Take A Stand Against Gun Violence

    Project HOME has joined together with CeaseFirePA, a coalition of Pennsylvanians, mayors, police chefs, faith leaders, and communities, to take a stand against gun violence in Pennsylvania.

    Currently, in Pennsylvania, you can buy rifles or long guns in a private sale -- that is any sale not from a federally licensed dealer -- without a background check.

    Under a bill pending in Harrisburg, H.B. 1010, introduced earlier this session by Steve Santarsiero (D, Bucks), such sales would require background checks. If this bill were law, abusers and criminals would not have unchecked avenues to obtain guns.

    Enter your zipcode below to send a personalized message to our lawmakers in Harrisburg.

  • Support Senate Budget Effort to Restore Some Housing Programs in the Federal Budget
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  • Make Medicaid Work in PA! We CAN "Cover the Commonwealth!"

    Right now, Pennsylvania has a historic opportunity to offer 700,000 Pennsylvanians health insurance through Medicaid Expansion. This will provide peace of mind for thousands of low-income families and individuals, AND create hundreds of jobs, save the state billions of dollars, and strengthen our economy.

    Through expansion, the federal government will pick up 100 percent of the cost to fund Medicaid through 2016. It will continue to cover 90 percent of costs after that, saving the state $38 billion in future years.

    However, without expansion, working families and individuals will be left with no coverage -- ineligible for Medicaid and/or subsidies for health coverage. Without health insurance, individuals and families may turn to emergency services, putting a huge fiscal burden on the state. This will be especially devastating to our health care industry, causing hospital closures and catastrophic job losses. Our health system is in danger of losing $9 billion in federal funding without Medicaid expansion.

    In his budget address, Governor Tom Corbett stated that he "could not recommend" Medicaid expansion for Pennsylvania. Activists and health advocates urge him to keep the door open and the dialogue moving.  Fourteen other states have already opted-in and Medicaid expansion has support from key Republican legislators across the country.

    Please contact your legislators and representatives and URGE them to have Pennsylvania "opt-in" to Medicaid expansion.  Tell them that if we don't accept this money, 700,000 people, including working parents and individuals, could be left uninsured and Pennsylvania will spend $38 billion more than it has to.

  • Take a Stand Against Gun Violence

    Pennsylvanians are demanding that 2013 be a year of action to end gun-related tragedies.  CeaseFirePA, a coalition of Pennsylvanians, mayors, police chefs, faith leaders, and communities, is taking a stand against gun violence in Pennsylvania.  As our new state legislature arrives in Harrisburg, we’ll be gathering together to greet them with a call to action to stop gun violence in Pennsylvania. We want to send a strong message to state legislators that we need common sense reforms that create stronger gun laws in our state and protect our communities from violence.

    Please join CeaseFirePA supporters for a Day of Action against Gun Violence. Together, we can send a clear message that we won’t wait any longer for common sense reforms that create stronger gun laws in our state.

    CeaseFirePA Day of Action
    Wednesday, January 23rd
    East Wing of Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA
    12:00 p.m. EST

    For more information about the event or the buses leaving at 8:45 am, contact Orla Treacy at orla.treacy@ceasefirepa.org, 215-923-3151, or visit www.ceasefirepa.org/dayofaction.

    1,200 Pennsylvanians are shot and killed with a gun every single year - yet virtually no action comes from our state or federal government to do anything about it.Send an email to our Pennsylvania Senators urging them take action to fight back against the tide of illegal guns that fuels violence in our communities. Ask them to join with you in taking a stand against gun violence.

  • Tell US Senators and House Representatives from PA to protect housing and homeless programs in the Federal Budget.
    As part of the 2011 Budget Control Act, across-the-board cuts in many federal programs are scheduled to go into effect in March 2013.  This will include cuts of over 8% from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) budget that currently supports homeless, housing, and community development work.   These cuts would have a disastrous impact on tens of thousands of low-income Pennsylvanians and create economic hardships for many Pennsylvania communities. 

    Send an email to our United States Senators and House Representatives from Pennsylvania (and their housing staff) urging them to protect critically needed federal housing funds.  Tell them to ensure that as part of any deficit reduction plan, we must protect affordable housing and community development programs for the most vulnerable Americans. Please add stories of local impact if you can to personalize the email.
  • TELL YOUR STATE REPS: Restore General Assistance in PA House Budget

    Our state budget reflects our values. It is a statement of what matters most. Like you, we believe:

    • No child should be homeless. In fact, no one should be homeless.
    • People with disabilities and older adults should be able to live safely and with dignity.
    • Women and children should be able to live free from violence, especially in their own homes.

    We must ensure that our Pennsylvania state budget reflects our values by restoring General Assistance. General Assistance protects those most in need and saves taxpayers’ money.

    The budget is moving fast.  We need you to email your State House Representative TODAY to restore this cost-effective prevention program.

  • PA Cares for All: Coalition to Save GA

    Project H.O.M.E. is a member of the PA Cares for All: Coalition to Save General Assistance, a statewide coalition of over 100 organizations opposing cuts to General Assistance programs.  We joined because Governor Corbett's proposed 2012-13 state budget makes massive cuts in critically needed human services programs, as well as in education and health care, while giving major tax breaks for corporations.

    Among the proposed budget cuts many are troubled by the proposal to eliminate the General Assistance (GA) cash assistance program and the dramatic slash funding for GA-related Medical Assistance. These cuts will eliminate a lifeline for people in desperate crisis. We urge you to help us communicate to our legislative leaders that these cuts need to be reversed in the final 2012-13 budget. Sign the coalition petition today!

    By signing the petition you are expressing your opposition to our elected officials about the unnecessary elimination and cuts to GA programs and have the option to joining with PA Cares for All.  If you don't want you name added to the coalition, simply unclick the box below.

  • Urge Your Legislator To Restore State Budget Cuts, Raise Revenue!

    Governor Corbett’s proposed 2012-13 state budget makes massive cuts in critically needed human services programs, as well as in education and health care, while giving major tax breaks for corporations.

    We need to send a message to our legislators that we must not slash the social safety net for economically struggling and vulnerable Pennsylvanians– which will only bring greater costs for local communities. We need a budget that truly helps create jobs, builds a strong economy, and helps all Pennsylvanians reach their full potential. Send a message to your legislator today!

    Urge your legislator to:

    • Restore funding for critically needed programs for vulnerable citizens, including General Assistance and other human services programs.
    • Invest in vital services like education and health care that are the true path to economic growth.
    • Work for a budget takes a balanced approach that includes sufficient revenue, closes corporate tax loopholes, and ends special tax breaks.

    Visit the PA Cares For All coalition website for more information on efforts to restore General Assistance.

  • Tell Governor Corbett to VETO Voter Suppression Bill

    Protect Our Vote Today

    03/14/12 UPDATE: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 104-88 to pass the Voter Suppression Bill (HB 934) this afternoon after three days of contentious debate. The bill, which was passed by the state Senate last Wednesday, now heads to Gov. Tom Corbett.  Since the Governor has been actively engaged in promoting the legislation, it is expected he will sign it quickly, however we are encouraging every defender of voting rights to contact Gov. Corbett AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to communicate strong opposition to the Voter Suppression Bill and to call on him to veto it. 

    Click here for background info on the Voter Suppression Bill.

    THIS COULD BE OUR FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO STOP THE VOTER SUPPRESSION BILL, SO YOUR ACTION IS ESSENTIAL!

    We thank you for all your efforts to oppose the Voter Suppression Bill in the state legislature. Now please help us to defend voting rights in Pennsylvania by keeping the pressure on Gov. Tom Corbett. We have a lot of work ahead of us to educate the public & ensure that all eligible voters get the ID they will need in order to vote this November. We will keep you posted on next steps and how you can get involved in these ongoing efforts to protect our vote.

    (Note: If you get an error message because of the Corbett webform, please enter "PA" in the requested box. If your address does not come up easily, please enter your nine digit zip code. If you are not from Pennsylvania, please forward this link to connections in Pennsylvania.)
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