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THE DIAPER ACT (HR 3134) SUPPORTS CLOTH DIAPERS
October 25, 2011 – 1:14 am | One Comment
THE DIAPER ACT (HR 3134) SUPPORTS CLOTH DIAPERS

HAMO note: The DIAPER ACT asks for NO additional federal funding to states. The legislation would empower eligible childcare providers (by each state) to provide diapering supplies with existing grants IF they so choose. Be …

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URGENT Call to Action – The “DIAPER” Act
October 5, 2011 – 12:32 pm | 3 Comments
URGENT Call to Action – The “DIAPER” Act

10/30/11: Visit our permanent page for up to date information. Thanks!
Updated 10/21/11: It’s important to note this legislation seeks only a DEFINITION change to existing legislation. There is no additional appropriation (read: no additional government …

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Help To Build Relationships – Through Diapers!
September 26, 2011 – 12:05 am | No Comment
Help To Build Relationships – Through Diapers!

We’ve moved A LOT of diapers in recent weeks, thanks in no small part to YOU. Thank you so much!
Did you know that the diapers you donate help build relationships?
One reason why outreach workers are …

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Nickel and Dimed: Barbara Ehrenreich, On Americans (Not) Getting By (Again)
August 15, 2011 – 10:49 am | No Comment
Nickel and Dimed: Barbara Ehrenreich, On Americans (Not) Getting By (Again)

I’m not sure HAMO would have been born, had I not read Nickel and Dimed when it first came out in 2001. This is a book that all should read.
Originally posted on TomDispatch.com. Reposted with …

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The Cost of Being Poor
May 26, 2011 – 11:24 am | No Comment
The Cost of Being Poor

Came across this info graph you should check out. I especially found it interesting to learn that it costs on average 10% more to purchase items at smaller stores (coupled with the fact that in …

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