susan welber

public benefits lawyer and advocate in the Bronx

[Ashley Burnside @burnsideashley1]

SSI recipients deserve the opportunity to save without threatening their monthly benefits. The current asset limit of $2,000 hasn't been updated in nearly 40 years despite the rising costs of rent, groceries and other essentials. Read more from @CLASP_DC: https://t.co/1YCwQ8MpYy

[The CCR is on bsky (@ccrjustice.org) @theCCR]

A petition has been started to demand Mahmoud’s release. Supporters can sign below. (9/9) https://t.co/6JDdRAJi8j

[susan welber @deepdaledrive]

Great rallying with partners from the #NYcanEndChildPoverty coalition for @LegalAidNYC with organizers from @SchuylerCenter #RMAPI and colleagues from @FPWA @CSSNYorg @nylag @SafetyNetUJC in support of, among other things, increasing Cash Assistance in this year’s state budget!

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

This is why NY must create a state version of SNAP accessible to all regardless of immigration status. Then we need to raise the monthly minimum amount (now $23).

People need to put food on the table.

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

New York’s Cash Assistance program, which provides families cash assistance for basic needs like diapers, soap, and laundry detergent, has not seen increases since 2012.

We’re calling on New York State to increase assistance levels, as recommended by Gov. Hochul’s Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council.

More: https://t.co/mpHaV9zrnV

[susan welber @deepdaledrive]

@BrianKavanaghNY @LegalAidNYC @ebdavidson199 @HCAnswers Belated congratulations to @ebdavidson199 !!!

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

@AdrieneHolder of The Legal Aid Society delivered remarks in Albany yesterday for the #NYcanEndChildPoverty rally hosted by @SchuylerCenter. Ending child poverty is possible, and together, we can hold our leaders accountable to make New York the best place for every child to thrive.

[susan welber @deepdaledrive]

Great to be in Albany Tue w/ @LegalAidNYC to participate in the #NYcanEndChildPoverty rally hosted by @SchuylerCenter with people power from @VOCALNewYork @MaketheRoadNY @SafetyNetUJC @thenyic and others! Special shout out to leg leaders @DavilaAssembly and @LindaBRosenthal !

[Kent Trompiz @kenttrompiz]

With the support of Assemblywoman @DavilaAssembly, New York is committed to reducing child poverty by 50% by 2031. A brighter future for every child is within reach. #EndChildPoverty #NYProgress @childrensagenda

[CCCNewYork @CCCNewYork]

New York can be a leader in child poverty reduction! Yesterday afternoon advocates, allies, & organizations gathered on the steps of the State Capitol in Albany to support #childpoverty reduction efforts. Our own staff/board, YouthAction members, & CLC participants joined too.

[Schuyler Center @SchuylerCenter]

Today, hundreds of us lifted our voices to say that New York Can- and must! - End Child Poverty! Parents, educators, youth, pediatricians, faith leaders, advocates - all believe that New York Can do it, and now is the time! @GovKathyHochul
Press release: https://t.co/x9Jt9BFTCf

[Kent Trompiz @kenttrompiz]

Rallying in Albany to End Child Poverty in New York now. @LegalAidNYC @childrensagenda @SchuylerCenter

[Jonathan Cohn @CitizenCohn]

NEW

Harris rolling out a major policy proposal today: Having Medicare cover long-term care at home

Idea is to help millions of seniors & people w/disabilities -- and their family caregivers too

Announcement to come on “The View”

https://t.co/OWMKP3iUNG

[Ai-jen Poo @aijenpoo]

Project 2025 is the only actual plan on family care we have seen from the Trump-Vance campaign. It ends Head Start. And it guts Medicaid home and community based care for older and disabled people.

#CareCantWait
#VPDebate2024

[Poor People's Campaign @UniteThePoor]

Take the pledge to join the #MoralMovement in ending the silence around poverty & turning out this November to reconstruct our government in the direction of fairness & equality. https://t.co/KPbBhw6FCq

[NYS OTDA @nysotda]

The NYS Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) has reopened the Public Benefits Survey, with a new deadline of December 31. If you receive or applied for SNAP, Public Assistance, or SSI in New York, please give your anonymous feedback. https://t.co/yBqnimSSjB

[David Brand @DavidFBrand]

NEW: NYC will soon start slashing safety net benefits to low-income residents who fail to meet state & federal 'welfare to work' requirements

The city suspended the rules in 2020, but notified nonprofits earlier today that they'll be resuming on July 28
https://t.co/T6S7axusic

[The CCR is on bsky (@ccrjustice.org) @theCCR]

Breaking: The Supreme Court has upheld local laws that criminalize homelessness, a decision that will have a devastating effect on the rights and wellbeing of the hundreds of thousands of people denied housing in the United States. 🧵

[David Brand @DavidFBrand]

It’s the last day to apply for the Section 8 waiting list in NYC

You have until 11:59 pm tonight

The application portal opened Monday morning and *580,198* households applied as of 7 am today, according to NYCHA, which administers the federal voucher program

Learn more:

[Coalition for the Homeless @NYHomeless]

When there are more than 145,000 people in shelters, why is the City failing to crack down on housing discrimination? Get people into homes! https://t.co/ysb6tYLIKA via @gothamist