Community & Government Announcements
Guide to Getting a COVID Vaccine
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established a website guide to getting the COVID vaccine. Available at Getting the COVID Vaccine | PA.GOV, the website helps you check to see if you’re eligible for the vaccine and to find a vaccine provider to schedule an appointment.
Free Income Tax Prep Available
Life Transforming Ministries partners with the IRS to offer the VITA program to taxpayers throughout Chester County. This program offers free tax preparation help to low and moderate income households.
The VITA Free Tax Preparation Flyer below contains information on sites, locations and times.
Please feel free to visit www.ChesterCountyFreeTaxes.org for additional information.
Please contact VITA at dlaird@QuietRevolution.org or 610-380-9099 with any questions.
Donna Laird
Life Transforming Ministries VITA Administration Support
645 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
www.ChesterCountyFreeTaxes.org
610-380-9099
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Please see the following announcement from the Chester County Department of Aging Services on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine:
Food Pantry and Meal Locations for January
Below you will find the Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team (PFIT) calendar for January in English and Spanish.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns—I can be reached at melissa.threadgill@pacsphx.org.
Happy Holidays and I hope to see everyone in the New Year!
Melissa Threadgill
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
Phoenixville Code Blue Shelter at Capacity
The Code Blue Center of Phoenixville is at max capacity and cannot accept new referrals at this time.
Persons in need of shelter should call 2-1-1 and select Option 2. Or visit www.211sepa.org
Kristen McGee
Executive Director
Ann’s Heart
35 Hall Street, STE 301
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph. 484.393.2407
Temporary Change to Timing of December SNAP Benefits
ALL December SNAP benefits will be loaded to EBT cards by Dec. 11 in a one-time payment for the whole month. This means those receiving SNAP may get their benefits earlier than usual. It is NOT an added payment. DHS does not have time to mail notices. See flyer below:
Free Cooked Christmas Dinners for Families and Individuals
Ann’s Heart is providing FREE cooked Christmas Eve Dinners for families and individuals for pick up on Christmas Eve (12/24) morning from 10AM – 12PM.
Thanks to our partners at PACS and Uncle B’s BBQ, we will provide either Turkey or Ham dinners for anyone in need this holiday season.
To reserve a family or individual dinner, please call the Ann’s Heart office at (484) 393-2407 or go here: https://www.annsheart.org/christmas-dinner
Distribution will occur at the HEART Kitchen, located at 30 Hall Street, Phoenixville, PA.
Wishing everyone a warm and healthy holiday!
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Please note our address has changed.
Kristen McGee
Executive Director
Ann’s Heart
35 Hall Street, STE 301
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph. 484.393.2407
Follow us on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/annsheartpxv
Food Pantry and Meal Locations for December
The Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team has released the following info on food pantry and meal locations for December:
LIHEAP Assistance for Heating Bills Now Available
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for its cash, crisis, and weatherization grants until April 9, 2021.
LIHEAP helps low income families pay heating bills in three ways:
- Cash Grants: Assistance for heating bills ranges from $200 to $1,000
- Crisis Grants: Up to $800 for families who have an emergency and are in danger of being without heat
- Weatherization Grants: Help families insulate their houses and repair/replace heating systems to save money on heating
Eligibility and application information is available here.
If you have questions about LIHEAP grants, call the Chester County Assistance Office at 610-466-1042.
PA Health Department Updated Orders on Travel and Face Coverings
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued new orders pertaining to face coverings and travel outside of Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 epidemic. Please see the links below:
