Do Process, September 2020
Greetings!
It is hard to believe it is “pumpkin spice” season again. Just a couple of days ago full-blown summer, and now we can open our windows and take a deep breath of…*carefully social distanced* fresh fall air. I hope you are all continuing to stay safe and healthy.
So many changes in our “new normal”. I was surprised about the ruling on Tom Wolf, more surprised after all the digital marketing I have been doing, I was not asked to serve Mr. Wolf. In any case, you cannot make this stuff up.
On a serious note, with all of the crazy, the need to help each other has increased. I have helped with the launch and currently working with the FEED PHILLY COALITION. September is HUNGER ACTION MONTH and I thought this was worth a read. Also wanted to let you know that the WMMR Annual Campout for Hunger will be different this year starting with the date. It is moving a week before Thanksgiving.
https://wmmr.com/event/camp-out-2020-dates/
If you can, please help these organizations. If you have a specific charitable organization you would like to promote, let me know, we can make a difference!
Stay safe and my wishes for a successful September for you!
Blair
Judge Rules Gov. Wolf’s COVID-19 Restrictions Unconstitutional
A judge has ruled that restrictions imposed by Governor Tom Wolf were unconstitutional.
Judge William Stickman IV made the decision Monday, and while he said that Wolf had “good intentions,” ultimately the orders violated three clauses of the U.S. Constitution; the right of assembly, due process, and equal protection clause.
The lawsuit was originally filed by Butler County, along with Green, Fayette, and Washington. However Stickman—who was appointed last year by President Trump—dismissed all the counties out of the case, saying they are a part of the state.
Attorney Tom Breth was one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs.
“This does not invaldidate his orders in totality,” Breth said. “We were very specific with respect to the stay-at-home order, congregate, and other business closure components of his orders, and that’s what the court dealt with.”
“The court found in our favor in all three of those areas,” Breth said.
Breth says all the restrictions against gatherings, restaurants, and gyms should be removed based on the judge’s ruling.
“We think this order is well-written, and it should be implemented immediately, and those restrictions lifted,” Breth said.
Breth also said this ruling lifts restriction on campaigning, which would allow larger gatherings for campaign rallies. He also gave credit to local elected leaders for pursuing this lawsuit.
“This was not an easy decision for the counties, especially Butler and Commissioners Leslie Osche and Kim Geyer,” Breth said. “This was not an easy decision to make. There was a lot of trepidation in pursuing this.”
The Governor has announced he is appealing the decision.
September is Hunger Action Month — Every Action Counts.
Feed Philly Coalition (FPC) is an advocacy group that centralizes the fight against hunger and promotes a culture of food upcycling. We are a collaborative effort of food rescues, soup kitchens, restaurants, and food retailers that strive to reduce food insecurity in Philadelphia. The Feed Philly Coalition creates a network among existing non-profits and connects them to the upcycling businesses can be and food retailer or restaurant that reduce their food waste through healthy food donation. This collaboration increases the efficacy of food rescue and distribution, to decrease food insecurity from 1:5 to 1:25.
THE SOLUTION:
Enable Local Business to Easily Upcyle Food
Feed Philly Coalition creates a network among existing non-profits and connects them to the upcycling businesses within their community!
https://feedphillycoalition.com