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June 24, 2023 0

Out of Control Inflation: The Devastating Impact on America’s Low-Income Families

As of February 2023, more than 630,000 Massachusetts households faced a loss of about a third of what they had received in SNAP benefits over the past two years. For many, this means working extra hours and struggling to meet needs on a daily basis. For undocumented immigrants, it can mean finding informal work paid in cash under the table, often at rates far below minimum wage without the benefits of insurance and legal protection. The lack of accessibility to […]

June 9, 2023 0

Cambridge Expands Direct-Payment Program for Low-Income Residents

by Jeff Millman

In 2021, the city of Cambridge spent $1.5 million on a guaranteed-income program for low-income residents. 130 eligible households received $500 a month for 18 months, with no requirements for what the money could be spent on. In May 2023, Cambridge announced the program would be expanded. Using $22 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, the city is starting the Rise Up Cambridge program, which will allow hundreds more eligible, low-income households to receive direct cash payments. This […]

February 15, 2022 0

AACA Launches New Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

by Winnie Huang

On Monday, the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) announced the launch of the AACA Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) to support English as a second language speakers and low-income individuals who need assistance resolving tax disputes with the IRS. Headquartered at the AACA office on Tyler Street in Chinatown, the AACA LITC prides itself in being the only LITC in Massachusetts dedicated to supporting the Asian community, with specialized translation services in Chinese, Vietnamese, and more in development. Though funded […]

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