Posts Tagged: basic needs

Community colleges grapple with students’ basic needs

A homeless student sleeps on a park bench at night. (Photo: E_Photos, via Shutterstock)

by AKEMI TAMANAHA posted 06.22.2020

Facing the pandemic and financial woes, California’s community colleges are struggling to provide programs to meet some of their students’ most basic needs, such as food and shelter. The efforts come as many community college students report a loss of income, increased h0melessness and a worsening financial situation.

‘Public charge’ rule could hurt health care

Hundreds of people rally for improved health care in front of San Francisco City Hall, 2017. (Photo: Kim Wilson, via Shutterstock)

by CARMELA COYLE and ANTHONY WRIGHT posted 12.12.2018

OPINION: In the national debate over immigration, one proposal threatens the health and well-being of every person living in this country. The proposed “public charge” rule would make it more difficult for legal immigrants to become permanent residents and prevent immigrants from using the programs their tax dollars help support, like Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) or nutrition assistance.