';
CLOSE
State

0 1805

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is launching Human Services Helpers, a Substack that will cover updates on DHS programs, news from the agency, and how organizations and partners can help their communities. Specifically, as DHS implements changes required by the federal government under HR1, Human Services Helpers will share resources and tips to help Pennsylvanians affected by these changes understand what is happening and what they must do to keep their benefits. News on the federal government shutdown and its impact on programs like SNAP and LIHEAP will also be shared through this platform.

Sign up for updates today and be a helper for PA!

Please contact your respective RCPA Policy Director with any questions.

0 1891
Harrisburg, USA - May 24, 2017: Pennsylvania capitol interior dome colorful ceiling in city with American Flags

On Thursday, October 2, RCPA joined The Coalition of Critical Services Providers at the Harrisburg State Capitol Rotunda, urging Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass a final state budget that invests appropriately in health and human services before there are no providers left to care for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable. The event served as a call for an immediate budget resolution to ensure vital services for residents can continue across the Commonwealth as the Pennsylvania budget impasse enters its fourth month. Speakers included RCPA COO and Mental Health Policy Director Jim Sharp and President from United Way of PA Kristen Rotz. Behavioral Health Division Policy Associate Emma Sharp and Government Affairs Director Jack Phillips were also in attendance.

—–
—–

In addition, RCPA member EIPA Vice President Anne Lang and RCPA member Pathways Forward CEO Pat Slattery spoke of the current challenges in funding, stressing that investing money now would be vastly more economical than the long-term cost of leaving services underfunded.

—–

0 1230

RCPA and Chimes Holcomb are joining other nonprofits in Pennsylvania to share challenges that the lack of an approved state budget is causing for our organizations and the vulnerable people we support. Richard Edley, President and CEO of RCPA, joined Jackie Donahue from RCPA member Chimes Holcomb on WHTM27’s Good Day PA! program, to emphasize how nonprofits across the state are struggling, and the dire need for the budget impasse to end in PA.

0 1584

RCPA has joined The Coalition of Critical Services Providers in urging Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass a final state budget that invests appropriately in health and human services before there are no providers left to care for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable. To support this effort, The Coalition will be holding a press conference on Thursday, October 2, at 9:00 am in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg. The event will feature speakers calling for an immediate budget resolution to ensure vital services for residents can continue across the Commonwealth, as the Pennsylvania budget impasse enters its fourth month. Among the speakers will be RCPA staff and members, along with other Coalition members and organizations.

The Coalition recently surveyed organizations representing all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The survey found the ongoing Pennsylvania state budget impasse is having profound, real-world impacts on children, families, older adults, and service provider employees, as counties and organizations struggle to provide services due to lack of funding. The prolonged budget standoff further threatens the security and well-being of Pennsylvanians as we enter October. The Coalition will share the survey findings and impact information shortly.

RCPA strongly encourages our members to take part in the event this Thursday in Harrisburg. If you plan on attending, please contact RCPA COO and Mental Health Services Director Jim Sharp. Additional details and information will be communicated to members. You can also view RCPA President/CEO Richard Edley’s Letter to the Editor in PennLive, for more details on the impacts of the budget impasse.

WHO: Coalition Members, RCPA Members, Advocates, Stakeholders
WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
WHERE: Harrisburg State Capitol Rotunda, 501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120

About the Coalition
The Coalition includes providers from for-profit, nonprofit, and county agencies dedicated to delivering critical services throughout the Commonwealth. The members include: Community Action Association of Pennsylvania; Feeding PA; Hunger-Free PA; Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging; Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Associations; Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services; Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs; Pennsylvania Head Start Association; Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children; Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect; and Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association.

Prev123...17Next Page 2 of 17
© 2021 - Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association