The State Library of Pennsylvania is participating in the Community Web Program and is seeking the URLs for web pages, blogs, local newspapers, and social media for the local history organizations, minority communities, religious organizations, ethnic subcultures, LGBTQ+ information, and any other social organizations in the community to ensure their stories will be preserved for future [...]

This year's Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference will take place on Saturday, May 22 with virtual workshops and guest speakers on Facebook Live and Zoom. This free conference is devoted to empowering single moms in their role as sole provider for the family, with workshops on careers, fitness, mental health, entrepreneurship, creativity and finance. Learn more and [...]

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to [...]

Chester County residents can have up to one month of their utility bills and rent/mortgage paid by the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program.  See the flyer below for eligibility requirements and contact information. EFSP Help paying bills

The Restore Chester County Initiative has prepared a survey to determine the willingness of Chester County residents to participate in activities in the community and what would be needed to ensure residents' comfort in enjoying restaurants, businesses, and events. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and will help guide all of Chester [...]

Everyone who gets SNAP is getting extra benefits, called “emergency allotments” (EAs), in April 2021 and can spend them without worry. More info in flyer below: EA flyer April 2021 CLS-GPCAH

The FRESHstart Kitchen, a free 12-week culinary job training program at the Chester County Food Bank is currently accepting applications for class #6 that will begin in September 2021.  More info in the flyer below. 2021 SEPT FSK flyer

Due to the IRS changing the deadline from April 15th to May 17th, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has also changed its hours and locations.  See the flyer below. 2021 VITA Locations and hours full sheet - Aprili 15-May 17 2021

Chester County has received $34.5 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury and the PA Department of Human Services to help cover emergency rental and utility bills for individuals and families who have been severely impacted by COVID-19. The rent and utility grants are available to individuals and families in Chester County who are obligated [...]

Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution will be offering free online civics and history classes during the month of May to help immigrants prepare for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam.  See the info in the flyer below: MoAR Citizenship Initiative Flyer Spring 2021