New York
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Gov. Cuomo: End fingerprinting for senior SNAP
Recently, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for rescinding the finger-imaging requirement for working families and children applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or Food Stamps). In a letter to Gov. Cuomo, NCOA urged the governor to also end the policy for low-income seniors applying for SNAP.
Senior Services Saved Our Lives
Mr. & Mrs. Rivera have been together for 48 years. They moved to the United States 37 years ago from Bolivia to provide better opportunities for their family. Now they are facing challenges taking care of their everyday needs including having enough money for food and life saving medicine. Two years ago, they found a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of a case manager from a local community based organization. Together they have begun to address the challenges that Mr. and Mrs. Rivera face everyday, however they continue to struggle.
Richard Speaks Out!
Listen to Richard as he speaks at a CSCS Press Conference! Richard is an active advocate for Senior Services. He frequently speaks to the press about the importance of these services, many of which benefit from OAA funding.
Stories Of Struggle
I lost my job in 1996 due to takeover by the right. Haven't been able to get another one since then because the same folks give me a hard time whenever possible, but it seems like nobody notices that they're doing this. Am on disability for depression, trying to get the help I need to get back on my feet. I go from one place to the next for help and usually get turned down down for one reason or another. Resources are shrinking, but people still think they're out there because the advertising for the agencies still sounds like those resources are available. They're not.
Linda New Paltz, NYI'm one month away from financial crisis, with Social Security income does not go up more much more expenses.
Noli New York, NYIt looks lousy. Again Obama is going to screw with the seniors. He's already done enough damage to the point of our seniors are going to go homeless. Enough of his crap and he needs to leave medicare alone.I'm on SS and I can not afford to pay the 20% so I go without medical treatment and I also go without medicine.This is due to Obama's cut backs in medicare that he has already done and Nobody is stopping him.He needs to leave medicare alone go after the rich for a change.
Robin Carmel, NYHorrible!
Sarah Dobbs Ferry, NYWe don't have enough money to eat and pay our bills
Ivette Brooklyn, NY
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