The term Susu evolved from the Yoruba term ‘esusu’, which is used to represent the financial institution. It involves a group of people periodically contributing a specified amount of money into a fund, with each person taking turns getting the lump sum contributed weekly, monthly or so forth, until the cycle ends. This community banking method is based on trust. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
A shining characteristic of an exceptional leader is the ability to continue strategic processes, even in the midst of a crisis. Lisa Taylor is the Director at Fresh Grocer on Monument Road. After climbing the corporate ladder, she joined the ShopRite team, which is operated by Brown’s Super Stores Inc.. Here, she has faced and conquered many COVID-related work challenges. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
The additions to the group include people with intellectual disabilities, people who are taking medications that suppress their immune system for any reason and members of the clergy, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said. The change takes effect immediately. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
Se estableció que los primeros $10,200 (o $20,400 en parejas) recibidos en beneficios por desempleo están exluidos de impuesto federal | From: Telemundo 62 (Read more.)
A partir del 23 de marzo 2021 no se permitirán personas sin cita previa. | From: Telemundo 62 (Read more.)
El llamado “Emergency Assistance Program”, el programa le proporcionará hasta 12 meses de pago del aquiler y utilidades de los inquilinos elegibles. Los funcionarios detallaron que la asistencia otorgada podría ser usada para renta atrasada desde marzo del 2020 o para el pago de renta o utilidades futuros. | From: Telemundo 62 (Read more.)
This is the fourth set of schools announced since the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and the district agreed on a phased-in reopening process, which allowed the union to review ventilation documents in all schools before bringing students and staff back for in-person instruction. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
Benefits Data Trust is out to help residents get access to those benefits. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
The New Normal Jobs Initiative launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and includes a series of employment and neighborhood improvement programs. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Camden-based Hopeworks is expanding its job training and placement mission with an eye to fighting regional poverty, hundreds of jobs at a time | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
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