Add your name: Tell Oregon lawmakers to support policies that address poverty

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To end hunger for good, we must address its root causes. That means supporting solutions that fight poverty and invest in our low-income communities — especially those that have experienced a long legacy of disinvestment.

This legislative session, we’re supporting policy solutions that provide cash assistance directly to individuals and families. Sign this petition to tell legislators to support these needed investments in Oregon’s communities!

Read more about the bills we’re supporting with this petition below: 

Oregon Kids Credit (HB 3235)

This bill would create a refundable tax credit of $1,200 per eligible child per year to help Oregon families struggling with the rising costs of raising kids. In 2021, the federal monthly Child Tax Credit reduced food insufficiency by 26%. Sadly, that policy expired at the end of 2021. Oregon Center for Public Policy estimates that HB 3235 would reduce child poverty in Oregon by nearly one fifth.

TANF Redesign

This bill would increase and improve access to cash assistance for families experiencing deep poverty.

Oregon Worker Relief Fund

This fund provides cash assistance to Oregonians who are ineligible for other programs due to immigration status.