Some LIHEAP applicants can apply one month early
Recipients that received a LIHEAP preseason registration number for the 2021-2022 season will be able to submit their applications on COMPASS beginning September 13, 2021.
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Chester County offers to replace SNAP supplies lost in hurricane
Recipients of SNAP benefits that lost food during a power outage, fire, or flood, including Hurricane Ida, may qualify for replacement benefits from the Chester County Assistance Office. more
PCCD offers $24m for violence intervention and prevention
PCCD has announced the availability of up to $24 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention funding for grants and technical assistance to address community violence throughout the state. more
Report: Food insecurity rising, especially for Blacks, Latinx
More American families, especially Latinx and Black families, experienced food insecurity last year amid the pandemic, rising to 21.7 percent in 2020 from 19.1 percent in 2019. more
Donations slowing for city's 'community fridge' network
After an explosion in mutual aid efforts during the pandemic, there are almost 30 of these mini mutual aid centers in operation around the city. more
9th Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event set
The Fabulous Greaseband, a seven-member nostalgic dance-party band, will bring their rock ‘n’ roll party to Pottstown on Saturday, September 25, for the 9th Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event. more
Study: Child tax credit lifted 3m children out of poverty in July
The first installment of the child tax credit lifted 3 million children out of poverty in July, according to a Columbia University study. more
City courts' eviction ban remains despite Supreme Court's action
While the Supreme Court struck down the federal eviction moratorium, the city courts’ eviction moratorium for some tenants will remain in place along with other city-backed protections for renters. more
In Chesco, call 2-1-1 to obtain emergency rental, utility help
Those facing challenges in paying rent and utility bills during the pandemic can receive help through the Chester County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program. more
PA pandemic unemployment benefit program ends Saturday
State officials are reminding Pennsylvanians receiving unemployment compensation through federal pandemic assistance programs that those programs are about to end. more
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