June 5, 2020
As nonprofits face unprecedented financial challenges due to COVID-19, your action is needed in requesting the State of Pennsylvania to waive the remaining 50% reimbursable unemployment charges after the 50% provided in the CARES Act. Contact Governor Wolf and your legislators via phone and email asking the following:
We are requesting a waiver from the State of Pennsylvania’s requirement that reimbursing employers reimburse the State for unemployment charges when those charges are for COVID-19 related unemployment claims.
FIRST, please contact your legislators which can be found at the following site: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/. Once you identify your legislators, call and email asking for their support. It is crucial to let them know that many nonprofits will go bankrupt if the State of Pennsylvania does not grant this waiver.
SECOND, contact Governor Wolf and key staff:
Govorner Tom Wolf
717-787-2500
https://www.governor.pa.gov/contact/
Department of Labor and Industry Secretary W. Gerard Oleksiak
wgoleksiak@pa.gov
Complete and submit this form
THIRD, contact key committee chairmen within the Pennsylvania General Assembly:
House Labor & Industry Committee
Representative Jim Cox (R-Berks), Chairman
jcox@pahousegop.com
Capitol office 717-772-2435
District office 610-670-0139
Representative Patrick Harkins (D-Erie), Minority Chairman
pharkins@pahouse.net
Capitol office 717-787-7406
District office 814-459-1949
House Health Committee
Representative Kathy Rapp (R-Warren), Chairwoman
klrapp@pahousegop.com
Capitol office 717-787-1367
District office 814-723-5203
Representative Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny), Minority Chairman
dfrankel@pahouse.net
Capitol office 717-705-1875
District office 412-422-1774
House Human Services Committee
Representative Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery), Chairman
tmurt@pahousegop.com
Capitol office 717-787-6886
District office 215-674-3755
Representative Angel Cruz (D-Philadelphia), Minority Chairman
acruz@pahouse.net
Capitol office 717-787-1407
District office 215-291-5643
House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
Representative Gary Day (R-Lehigh), Chairman
Gday@pahousegop.com
Capitol office 717-787-3017
District office 610-760-7082
Representative Steve Samuelson (D-Northampton), Minority Chairman
samuelson@pahouse.net
Capitol office 717-705-1881
District office 610-867-3890
House Children & Youth Committee
Representative Karen Boback (R-Luzerne), Chairwoman
kboback@pahousegop.com
Capitol office 717-787-1117
District office 570-675-6000
Representative Joseph Petrarca (D-Westmoreland), Minority Chairman
jpetrarc@pahouse.net
Capitol office 717-787-5142
District office 724-567-6982
Senate Labor & Industry Committee
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington), Chairwoman
cbartolotta@pasen.gov
Capitol office 717-787-1463
District office 724-225-4380
Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), Minority Chairwoman
tartaglione@pasenate.com
Capitol office 717-787-1141
District office 215-533-0440
Senate Health & Human Services Committee
Senator Michele Brooks (R-Mercer), Chairwoman
mbrooks@pasen.gov
Capitol office 717-787-1322
District office 724-588-8911
Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery), Minority Chairman
art.haywood@pasenate.com
Capitol office 717-787-1427
District office 215-242-8171
Senate Aging & Youth Committee
Senator Judy Ward (R-Blair), Chairwoman
jward@pasen.gov
Capitol office 717-787-5490
District office 814-695-8386
Senator Maria Collett (D-Montgomery), Minority Chairwoman
senatorcollett@pasenate.com
Capitol office 717-787-6599
District office 215-368-1429
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Working with Marshal Whittey at First Nonprofit has been a great experience. He handles our request as a priority and goes above and beyond to resolve any issues we have in a timely manner. Marshall follows through to the end and ensures our needs are met. He has been a great resource for LSC and our “go to” for any tax questions we may have. With LSC transitioning several facilities into one federal tax identification number, First Nonprofit was able to assist and provide guidance with best practices resolving claims to each entity. Additionally First Nonprofit provided knowledge (information materials) and one on one training to HRS group with best practices to handle claims state adjudicated, fraudulent claims, and appeals. And processing information in the First Nonprofit [unemployment claims] system allows for timely information can be collected.
My experience with FNP has been wonderful. Unemployment in general is quite confusing and FNP has simplified the process for us. Everyone we have reached out to or worked with has been very helpful and follows up to be sure we understand the information. I am so happy we made the switch to FNP!
First Nonprofit smoothed the unemployment perils for our organization during Covid. Without the ability to cap our UI exposure, we would not have been able to weather the storm. The program worked perfectly and we have come out of the pandemic ready to forge on. Thanks FNP!
My experience with the FNP has been fantastic. The idea of setting funds aside for the unemployment tax liability is a bedrock for nonprofit organizations like mine, namely ASHBA; what is even more advantageous is having the FNP as a custodian of those funds. 100% recommended!
I would like to comment on my experience with FNP….to date our District has saved $1,000’s of dollars by being enrolled in the First Nonprofit program. My only regret is that we did not know about this method of paying unemployment tax years ago….as I had figured about five years
ago, had we enrolled 15-20 years ago, we could have saved our small school district upwards of $500,000 in payments to IDES. Also we would have had a pretty hefty sum of money in our Reserve Account. Thankfully I attended a workshop hosted by First Nonprofit back in 2015 which got the ball rolling!
I have worked with the First Non-Profit Team for many years, and I appreciate the quick response and care that Cecilia and the team provides anytime I have questions. While there are other providers that may provide like services, First Nonprofit will always be my first choice! I appreciate you!
First Nonprofit has been easy to work with and makes the administrative process easier and smoother. We enjoy working with you.
Luckily for us, our interactions regarding any issues with staffing has been very minimal! I can say that all other interactions with regards to billing, 941 reporting, etc. have been extremely pleasant, accommodating and easy to work with. Kim Ghanayem is always prompt, professional and friendly. Thank you so much!