The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has launched the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, administered by PHFA. The fund supports Pennsylvania homeowners whose household income is at or below 150% of the area median income (AMI) and are facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. PAHAF will use these funds to [...]
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is an initiative of the Internal Revenue Service that provides free tax preparation and filing for low and moderate income households, people with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency. Life Transforming Ministries (LTM) will have preparation sites throughout Chester County for anyone interested in having their taxes [...]
Phoenixville Town Watch is sponsoring a "Show Them Our Love" Valentines Drive. Our first responders are caring for our community during yet another surge of the pandemic. We want to show our gratitude and we need YOUR help! Make a Valentine - be creative, colorful! Include a message of appreciation and encouragement for our first [...]
LIHWAP is a new, temporary emergency water and wastewater assistance program created by the federal government to assist low-income households with their drinking water and wastewater bills, particularly those who have experienced financial difficulties. Funding is available for use through September 2023, or until the funds run out. Pennsylvania homeowners or renters may be eligible to [...]
In September 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau released selected state, county, and municipal level data from the 2020 Census. Because these data were released in a technically complex format, Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC) staff converted key data sets to an easy-to-use Excel data file, which is accessible here. This downloadable data sheet provides municipal-level [...]
Book Locker Book access 24/7! Phoenixville Public Library’s book locker is now available. Our book locker allows you to pick-up your materials after library hours or via contactless pick-up. Here are a few things to know: · The book locker holds your reserved items for three days instead of the usual seven [...]
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications for its cash, crisis, and weatherization grants. If you have questions about eligibility, visit here or call the Chester County Assistance Office at 610-466-1042.
The Open Enrollment Period for health coverage through Pennie, Pennsylvania's state-based health insurance marketplace, is open now through December 15. Pennsylvanians needing health insurance coverage should visit www.pennie.com to learn more and to explore options.
The Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team's (PFIT) calendar of food pantry and meal locations for Phoenixville is below: October PFIT October PFIT Spanish Melissa Threadgill (she/hers) Program and Community Relations Coordinator Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) 101 Buchanan Street Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-933-1105, ext. 202 Visit our website – www.pacsphx.org Like PACS on Facebook
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has opened the public review and comment period for the Pennsylvania 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan and Freight Movement Plan. Access the plans and online feedback form at www.penndot.gov/planning.
