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Community Legal Services Briefing on Changes in DPW Programs
Community Legal Services Briefing on Changes in DPW Programs
On Thursday, July 26, 2012, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Community Legal Services will hold a special meeting for advocates, social workers, and constituent services staff to discuss recent changes in programs administered by the Department of Public Welfare. The panel presentation will feature several attorneys from Community Legal Services.
The agenda will include the elimination of General…
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DELL EAST: Essence of Entertainment series begins with Fantasia Featured
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on July 9, 2012 at 9:48pm — No Comments
The Termination of General Assistance Cash Benefits has been revised and extended
A Message from the Deputy
The Termination of General Assistance Cash Benefits
Last week the Department of Public Welfare inadvertently mailed DRAFT letters to recipients who were affected by the budget proposal to eliminate General Assistance (GA) cash benefits. These letters prematurely announced GA cash assistance policy changes that have been revised and passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor. Since the budget was only completed on June 30, we heard some concerns that… Continue
The Termination of General Assistance Cash Benefits
Last week the Department of Public Welfare inadvertently mailed DRAFT letters to recipients who were affected by the budget proposal to eliminate General Assistance (GA) cash benefits. These letters prematurely announced GA cash assistance policy changes that have been revised and passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor. Since the budget was only completed on June 30, we heard some concerns that… Continue
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on July 5, 2012 at 2:40pm — No Comments
When the godfather of blogging tells you to write a post, you write that post
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Tynan of Tynan.com
Two days ago Leo and I were talking about habits and procrastination and things like that. I told him about a few of the rules I have for myself, and he said that I ought to write a blog post about it.
This morning I woke up to an email where he, again, told me that I should write a blog post about it. I’m not one to risk getting a horse’s head in my bed, so I’m writing the post. Actually, Leo’s vegan, so it would… Continue
Two days ago Leo and I were talking about habits and procrastination and things like that. I told him about a few of the rules I have for myself, and he said that I ought to write a blog post about it.
This morning I woke up to an email where he, again, told me that I should write a blog post about it. I’m not one to risk getting a horse’s head in my bed, so I’m writing the post. Actually, Leo’s vegan, so it would… Continue
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on July 3, 2012 at 10:01pm — No Comments
BUDGET PASSES!! Pennsylvania lawmakers go down to the wire on state budget
HARRISBURG - With only hours to spare before the start of a new fiscal year, legislators were frantically working into the night Saturday to ensure the state's $27.65 billion budget is signed into law on time.
The budget…
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Governor Corbett's Cuts to the Poor Create Hardship and Pain
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on July 1, 2012 at 11:04am — No Comments
Philly Favorite Son — Syracuse basketball guard Scoop Jardine
Congrats to a great young man, my neighbor, friend and super role model. I had the pleasure of watching him grow up as his grand mom Debbie is my Co-block…
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Pa. terminates Cash Assistance effective July 1st
Devastating news, please forward to your networks as it appears that no advance notice will be sent to recipients. Almost 70,000 Pennsylvanians will learn that their sole source of income has ended when it simply stops showing up in 10 days.
Regards,
Noelle
Yesterday, the Department of Public Welfare issued an Operations Memo terminating General Assistance.
According to the memo, GA Cash Assistance program shall cease July 1, 2012.
According to the memo, those… Continue
Regards,
Noelle
Yesterday, the Department of Public Welfare issued an Operations Memo terminating General Assistance.
According to the memo, GA Cash Assistance program shall cease July 1, 2012.
According to the memo, those… Continue
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on June 24, 2012 at 9:11pm — No Comments
Please share with networks, Say Yes To Education scholars grp
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Greetings Baba Shipman,
We like to get to know our Facebook (FB) friends and for them to know US.
We are comprised of a lot of post secondary graduates and rising high school seniors who hope to be enrolled in a college or trade school soon and too graduate. Many of our Facebook friends have received a scholarship from us and we are committed to helping them accomplish their goals in life. We choose you as a friend because we can see… Continue
Greetings Baba Shipman,
We like to get to know our Facebook (FB) friends and for them to know US.
We are comprised of a lot of post secondary graduates and rising high school seniors who hope to be enrolled in a college or trade school soon and too graduate. Many of our Facebook friends have received a scholarship from us and we are committed to helping them accomplish their goals in life. We choose you as a friend because we can see… Continue
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on May 21, 2012 at 11:34am — No Comments
What: City Wide Conference on Information Advocacy
What: City Wide Conference on Information Advocacy
When: Friday, May 25, 2012
Where: Free Library, Central Branch
Cost: Free!!!! Bring/buy your own lunch
Are you passionate about serving your community?
Do you want to help people to connect with other people to make living, working, and raising a family easier or more interesting?
Introducing a totally new way for people to help their neighbors!
Information Advocates listen to people,… Continue
When: Friday, May 25, 2012
Where: Free Library, Central Branch
Cost: Free!!!! Bring/buy your own lunch
Are you passionate about serving your community?
Do you want to help people to connect with other people to make living, working, and raising a family easier or more interesting?
Introducing a totally new way for people to help their neighbors!
Information Advocates listen to people,… Continue
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on May 20, 2012 at 1:29pm — No Comments
Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJOsjP33nF4&feature=player_embeddedBad Meets Evil - Fast Lane Video
My Grandson Ronald Shipman Scott loves this video
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on June 12, 2011 at 12:30am — No Comments
Do Our Sons Live in War Zones?
*Do Our Sons Live in War Zones?*
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When we examine the numerous reports written by policy makers, educators,
social critics and others over the past 5 - 10 years that outline the
startling data related to Black & Brown boys, we are also bombarded with
negative reports and media portrayals of Black & Brown… Continue
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When we examine the numerous reports written by policy makers, educators,
social critics and others over the past 5 - 10 years that outline the
startling data related to Black & Brown boys, we are also bombarded with
negative reports and media portrayals of Black & Brown… Continue
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on October 3, 2010 at 8:41am — No Comments
Halloween Warehouse Fear Fest
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on October 1, 2010 at 12:13am — No Comments
In the War on Poverty, “poverty won.”
Long before there was a war on terrorism and the war on drugs, the nation declared war on poverty. Specifically, Lyndon Johnson in his first State of the Union, in 1964, declared amid great cheers from the Congress, an “unconditional war on poverty in America” and he pledged not to rest “until that war is won.” …
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Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on July 19, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments
It’s Not Abe Lincoln’s 1862 Emancipation Proclamation — It’s Our 2010 Emancipation Proclamation!
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on July 6, 2010 at 12:40pm — No Comments
Some thoughts dealing with my Voice disAbility...
Some thoughts dealing with my Voice disAbility...
STRAIGHT TALK FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS
It’s not amazing how one copes with adversity. Although, I’ve heard people tell me they think at times I’ve coped amazingly well with spasmodic dysphonia. But, I’m not amazing, just determined. We all hope the voice breaks won’t return after the last botox…
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It’s not amazing how one copes with adversity. Although, I’ve heard people tell me they think at times I’ve coped amazingly well with spasmodic dysphonia. But, I’m not amazing, just determined. We all hope the voice breaks won’t return after the last botox…
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on May 10, 2010 at 11:03am — No Comments
Some thoughts dealing with my Voice disAbility...
Some thoughts dealing with my Voice disAbility...
STRAIGHT TALK FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS
It’s not amazing how one copes with adversity. Although, I’ve heard people tell me they think at times I’ve coped amazingly well with spasmodic dysphonia. But, I’m not amazing, just determined. We all hope the voice breaks won’t return after the last botox…
Continue
It’s not amazing how one copes with adversity. Although, I’ve heard people tell me they think at times I’ve coped amazingly well with spasmodic dysphonia. But, I’m not amazing, just determined. We all hope the voice breaks won’t return after the last botox…
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on May 10, 2010 at 11:02am — No Comments
GPUAC Budget Watch
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on April 5, 2010 at 4:23pm — No Comments
America owes Haiti from Stephen Girard thieft
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America owes Haiti from Stephen Girard Thu,… Continue
America owes Haiti from Stephen Girard Thu,… Continue
Added by BaBa Bob Shipman on January 14, 2010 at 12:40pm — No Comments
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