Moratorium on PA Evictions and Foreclosures Until August 31

Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order that protects homeowners and renters from eviction or foreclosure until Aug. 31, if they have not received assistance from a new program administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) or are not already receiving relief through one of several federal foreclosure moratorium programs or judicial orders. Lenders [...]

Moratorium on PA Evictions and Foreclosures Until August 312020-07-15T13:19:00-04:00

Financial Assistance for Renters and Homeowners

Renters and homeowners who were financially impacted by COVID-19 can access applications for rent and mortgage relief starting June 29. The applications will be available by clicking on a red CARES banner on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) website at https://www.phfa.org/pacares/. Renters can receive up to $750 a month, homeowners $1,000 a month, for six months, during [...]

Financial Assistance for Renters and Homeowners2020-07-01T11:38:18-04:00

Extended Unemployment Benefits Available

Pennsylvania is extending unemployment compensation for residents by an additional 13 weeks.  Read the full announcement and see eligibility requirements here.

Extended Unemployment Benefits Available2020-06-30T10:20:25-04:00

Free Income Tax Prep

Info from Life Transforming Ministries: Life Transforming Ministries has scheduled additional times and locations for free tax drop offs between now and July 15th.   Could you kindly help us get the word out.  We’ve added many dates and times since our last email. Our Coatesville, Phoenixville and Pottstown sites will operate as Rapid Drop Off [...]

Free Income Tax Prep2020-06-30T09:32:19-04:00

Anti-Racism Resources

Anti-Racism Resources The Phoenixville Public Library is committed through our actions and attitudes to value, support and respect all patrons and staff members.  The Phoenixville Public Library stands in solidarity with Black and Brown communities and with our community against systemic racism and social injustice. Racism, discrimination, and/or bias of any kind are not [...]

Anti-Racism Resources2024-02-20T11:33:27-05:00

Free Tax Prep Saturday, June 27

Information provided by Life Transforming Ministries Life Transforming Ministries’ VITA program will be offering free tax preparation help to low and moderate income households this Saturday, 6/27, from 9am to 2pm at the following locations— Orion Communities 237 Bridge St Phoenixville, PA 19460   Family Services 1976 E High St Pottstown PA 19464   Taxpayers will [...]

Free Tax Prep Saturday, June 272020-06-23T15:17:44-04:00

WIC Program Update

A message from the Chester County Health Department regarding the WIC Program:   First and foremost, on behalf of the Chester County WIC Program I wanted to thank all of our partners and friends for the incredible support that has been extended to the WIC program and its participants during this unprecedented pandemic. In a [...]

WIC Program Update2020-06-15T15:06:12-04:00
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