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April 16, 2020

COVID-19 Support Programs Webinar

Join MomsRising, along with experts from CLASP, National Employment Law Project (NELP), Food Research and Action Council (FRAC), and National Immigration Law Council, on April 21 for “COVID-19 Support Programs Webinar” to learn what you need to know to apply for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

About

This online webinar will provide information on how to access the new COVID-19 programs recently passed by Congress, including paid sick days, paid family leave, unemployment insurance, and nutrition assistance. Presenters will also discuss the impacts of these programs on immigrant families. The webinar will take place on Zoom and will include both Spanish and English language options.

Registration

To register, please visit the event webpage. If you are unable to attend the day of the event, a recording of the webinar and a resource page will be sent out as well after the conclusion of the event.

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August 16, 2019

Understanding The Court System | Child Support Laws

Join the Fathers Collaborative Council of Western PA on September 30 for “Understanding the Court System – Child Support Laws” to learn more about Child Support Law and procedures as implemented in Allegheny County.

About

This workshop will be led by Patrick W. Quinn. Included topics will discuss:

    • the importance of communication with the Court;
    • appearing in court;
    • ways to litigate your case;
    • how child support orders are determined and enforced;
    • the importance and procedure for modifying a child support order; and
    • services available to non-custodial parents, including work search, training assistance, and the Social Security Disability Monitoring Program.

2.5 hours of Social Work Continuing Education credits are available for a fee of $10. Call 412.394.5955 for details.

Registration

Registration for this workshop is free and can be completed via Eventbrite.

More Information

For more information, call 412.394.5955.

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November 28, 2018

Film Screening | We Wear the Mask: The Hidden Faces of Women in Poverty

Join Just Films in their free screening of Pittsburgh filmmaker Tammy Thompson’s “We Wear the Mask.” After the screening, Thompson and the women featured in the documentary will participate in a panel discussion and Q&A session. This event is free and open to the public. Register here.

For any questions, contact Melody Harris via phone (412.365.1578) or email (m.harris@chatham.edu).

About the Film

“We Wear the Mask” powerfully represents the challenges for low-income women in Pittsburgh, and demonstrates the psychological effects of poverty. Women are disproportionately disadvantaged by growing economic inequality in our country and region. This evocative documentary follows three different women who have faced similar struggles, and illuminates the human impact of economic injustice through their stories.

Just Films

Just Films is brought to you by the Chatham University Women’s Institute, Gwen’s Girls, the Women and Girls Foundation, the Women’s Law Project, and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh.

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