State budget impasse threatens vital community services

Pennsylvania’s budget impasse is devastating nonprofits that serve our most vulnerable residents. As the Vice Chair of the Board of Outreach – Center for Community Resources, I’m witnessing firsthand how political gridlock is harming real people in our community.

Since July 1, we’ve received no state grant payments, including County contract funding that is also dependent on state funding. We serve individuals making life-changing choices through workforce development, adult education, evidence-based parenting programs, and services for at-risk young adults, including justice-involved individuals and youth aging out of foster care.

After three years of tirelessly working to increase efficiency and reduce costs while also offering c

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