As reported by Jordan Frias, Spare Change News: A report outlining the effects of social programs and removing barriers for low-income individuals and families was discussed at a recent panel discussion hosted by Action for Boston Community Development in Dorchester....
As Reported by Marilyn Schairer, Producer, Morning Edition: A new report says that while public programs such as food stamps and Head Start help many families make ends meet, one in three children in Massachusetts are living in poverty. The 75-page report,...
As reported by Paige Smith, Boston Business Journal: Massachusetts poverty levels would double if not for assistance programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to a study by two local...
Report Commissioned by MASSCAP and Written by MassBudget Looks at “Obstacles on the Road to Opportunity: Finding a Way Forward Together” Effective programs that help families to make ends meet, like the Earned Income Tax Credit, SNAP, fuel assistance, school lunches,...
As reported live by Chris Lovett at BNN; Interview with Sharon Scott-Chandler, ABCD, and Joe Diamond, MASSCAP https://youtu.be/p6MavtKMBGE