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 [...]

How to Apply for Unemployment Compensation2020-03-31T12:21:31-04:00

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.  

How to Access Benefits during Coronavirus Outbreak2020-03-30T14:17:25-04:00

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.

REAL ID Deadline Extended2020-03-30T12:57:37-04:00

COVID-19 FAQs and Resource Links

The Chester County Community Foundation provides the following document containing FAQs regarding COVID-19 in the areas of health, business, employment, and parenting with links to appropriate resources: CCCF - ChesCo COVID-19 Resources - QA

COVID-19 FAQs and Resource Links2020-03-25T10:25:03-04:00

PA Governor’s “Stay at Home” Order to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine have issued "Stay at Home" orders for Chester and six other PA counties to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  See the announcement here.

PA Governor’s “Stay at Home” Order to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread2020-03-24T10:26:34-04:00

Guide to Chester County Employment and Financial Stability Services

To mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the PA CareerLink® Chester County and United Way Financial Stability Center (UWFSC) is CLOSED until March 30, 2020.  They have created the guide below to ensure that residents can continue to access their resources. Accessing CareerLink Services During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Guide to Chester County Employment and Financial Stability Services2020-03-23T10:40:21-04:00

Illegal Lockouts — Know Your Rights

In response to the coronavirus emergency, many courts are closed and no evictions are being processed at this time. As a result, landlords may attempt to remove tenants illegally for nonpayment of rent or other reasons. Legal Aid of Southeastern PA can help you to file an emergency petition with the courts. Below is a [...]

Illegal Lockouts — Know Your Rights2020-03-20T19:45:18-04:00

March Food Pantry & Meal Locations in Phoenixville

The Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team has released the following lists of food pantry and meal locations in Phoenixville for the month of March: March PFIT 2020 March PFIT 2020 Spanish  

March Food Pantry & Meal Locations in Phoenixville2020-03-09T11:14:51-04:00
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