Tag: social_services
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Connecticut Allocates $8.5 Million to Aid Residents Losing Federal SNAP Benefits
Governor Ned Lamont announced $8.5 million from Connecticut's Federal Cuts Response Fund to provide $300 grocery assistance cards to 25,000 residents losing SNAP benefits due to new federal rules, including veterans, ensuring food security.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor ConnecticutSNAP benefitsFederal Cuts Response FundGovernor Ned LamontDonald TrumpGrocery assistanceSocial ServicesConnecticut Governors Office
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Governor Sherrill Appoints Lisa Montalbano as IDD Ombudsman
Governor Mikie Sherrill appointed Lisa Montalbano as New Jersey's Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Montalbano will lead the office dedicated to helping families navigate care systems and access vital state resources, leveraging her two decades of experience.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Lisa MontalbanoMikie SherrillNew JerseyOmbudsmanIntellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesGovernmentSocial ServicesOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Georgia Ports Authority Raises Record $661,000 for United Way
Georgia Ports Authority and its employees pledged a record $661,000 to United Way of the Coastal Empire. This significant donation will support vital community services, reflecting GPA's long-standing commitment to regional welfare and employee engagement.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesTransportationReal Estate Georgia Ports AuthorityUnited Way of the Coastal EmpireDonationCommunity SupportSavannah, GeorgiaPhilanthropySocial Services
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Mayor Bass's Inside Safe Program Moves Dozens Off Boyle Heights Streets
Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe initiative successfully housed over 35 unhoused Angelenos in Boyle Heights, providing medical care and social services. This operation continues the program's success in reducing homelessness and clearing encampments, marking two consecutive years of decline.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassBoyle HeightsInside SafeHomelessnessLos AngelesHousingSocial ServicesLA Mayors Office
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New Jersey Social Security Offices Announce Operational Changes
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its New Jersey offices. Many services are available online, including benefit applications, account management, and checking application status, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesBanking Social Security AdministrationNew JerseyOffice StatusOnline ServicesBenefitsGovernmentSocial Services