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
Below you will find April's Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team (PFIT) calendars in English and Spanish. April PFIT April 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
RSVP has created a free educational program, Senior Technology Training to help seniors (ages 55+) understand and use technology. Trained volunteer tutors will virtually teach seniors to use devices (computer, tablet or cell phone) and help them connect with the latest technology such as Zoom, FaceTime and social media. The pace of the one-on-one instruction [...]
Please be advised that the Code Blue Center will close its doors for the season at 8am on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. We are working with all existing guests to place them in other shelters or housing before our closing date. Thank you for everyone's support over the course of our season. We could not [...]
The Chester County Planning Commission is soliciting feedback on the county's proposed Climate Action Plan. A virtual public meeting was held on March 4 to present the plan. To view a draft of the proposed Climate Action Plan, review the slideshow, or watch the live recording of the public meeting, visit https://chescoplanning.org/Environmental/ClimateAction.cfm. Comments about the plan [...]
