Guide to Chester County Library System Online Materials
The Chester County Library System has released an online guide to the eBooks, eMagazines, Mobile App, and other electronic resources available throughout the Library System. Access it here!
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Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Timely information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM25135.
Helpful Community Resources
Open Hearth provides the following list of helpful community resources: Resources Jaycees’s Phoenixville-centric website: www.inthistogetherpxv.com Regional nonprofit survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MDT2LXM Community created Google doc with what businesses are open: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IsYOloMrhpuNyBauXW_Tq1H5bzGa5P9OBFYSweJxIEA/edit?fbclid=IwAR3n03Mb8AevDwViHO8-EcRO1zj4L11UzvLaVqecSp5kj1IqgQ3_aKCNNBg#gid=672282378 Funds Phoenixville Community Health Foundation: http://www.pchf1.org/available-grants/mini-grants/ Chester County Community Foundation: https://chescocf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-03-CCCF-COVID19-RR-Grant-App.pdf United Way of Chester County:https://www.unitedwaychestercounty.org/covid-19-response-fund Brandywine Health Foundation: https://brandywinefoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant-scholarship/ Delaware County: https://delcofoundation.org/apply-for-covid-19-funding/ Montgomery County: [...]
Wings for Success Emergency Clothing and Remote Employment Services
Wings for Success provides the following information: Due to Governor Wolf's recent order, both Wings for Success offices will remain closed until further notice; however, we are still providing the following services. Attached is a flyer for your reference and below you will find details on each service. We have a COVID-19 Resource page in [...]
How to Apply for Unemployment Compensation
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA provides the following information on filing for unemployment compensation during the Coronavirus outbreak -- If you lost your job or your hours were cut because of Coronavirus (COVID-19), you should apply for unemployment compensation at: https://www.uc.pa.gov, or call the statewide toll-free number: 888-313-7284. If you need help applying, or if [...]
Maternal and Child Health Consortium Benefits Assistance
Chester County's Maternal and Child Health Consortium is still open remotely, helping individuals enroll in health insurance, SNAP benefits, and cash assistance. In addition, individuals can apply for Emergency Medical Assistance to cover medical expenses if they are tested or treated for COVID-19. Questions? Call 610-344-5370. View an informational bilingual video at https://youtu.be/Mq5va4R_eZs.
How to Access Benefits during Coronavirus Outbreak
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA is providing information on accessing SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, TANF & LIHEAP benefits during the Coronavirus outbreak. Click the link above.
REAL ID Deadline Extended
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and national emergency declaration, the Department of Homeland Security has postponed the enforcement date for REAL ID to October 1, 2021. Read the announcement from PennDOT here.
Online Career Success Group Meetings
The Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, a nonprofit organization providing professional development on career topics, is holding its regular Career Success Group meetings and other educational sessions online via Zoom. Les Segarnick, host of Phoenixville Library's weekly in-person Career Success Group meetings, is a member of this organization. There is no cost to attend. Donations [...]
Free Online Reference Content available from EBSCO
Reference publisher EBSCO is providing free access to their online resources to support distance learning, ESL learners, GED prep, college test prep, and more, through June 30. Access all the resources here: https://more.ebsco.com/k12-pl-covid-19-resources.html