Presbyterian churches in Pittsburgh canceled $14 million in medical debt for their neighbors
Congregants at more than 100 Presbyterian churches in the Pittsburgh area donated nearly $75,000 to cancel more than $14 million in medical debt for an estimated 12,500 Allegheny County residents.
The campaign was organized with Undue Medical Debt, which buys medical debts for pennies on the dollar — so each dollar donated can erase more than $100 in debt.
Recipients of the debt relief will receive a letter in the mail informing them their debt has been cleared.
Why is this good news? An estimated 690,000 Pennsylvania residents have outstanding medical debt, with an average amount of $1,000. Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy, and these churches just brought immense relief to thousands of their neighbors.
‘GlamourGals’ group fosters community, builds empathy, and combats loneliness among high schoolers and seniors
With hundreds of chapters nationwide, GlamourGals members visit assisted living facilities to do makeup, nails, and crafts with the residents — but it’s a means to an end.
The group’s real aim is to combat social isolation, foster empathy, and build communication skills — and the benefits go both ways.
As one chapter president said, “I want to understand their experience. I want to talk to them and listen to what they have to say. That’s what we’re here for.”
“We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love.”
*Some of these recommendations may include affiliate links, which means if you buy anything from this email, we may get something in return at no extra cost to you. (Thanks for your support!)
Need help? Contact us for assistance. We’ve got your back.
You received this email because you signed up for the Goodnewsletter from Good Good Good — or because you followed a recommendation from another newsletter or ordered a Goodnewspaper.
To stop receiving The Goodnewsletter, unsubscribe. To opt in or out of other emails from Good Good Good, manage your email settings. To stop receiving all emails from Good Good Good — which may potentially include paid subscriber-exclusive content — you can opt out entirely.
