Community

Step into the new year with a clean slate!

Paper Shredding Event sponsored by Yeadon Economic Development Corporation.
Saturday, January 11th – 9 AM to Noon

In the municipal parking lot at 735 Church Lane (next to Restore), Yeadon, PA 19050

A rain or shine event

Come out and securely dump the old paper clutter and step into 2025 with the help of YEDC and DocuVault. The YEDC will be working with DocuVault shredding all types of paper documents. Please clean out the items you want shredded.

PLEASE NO TRASH and NO ELECTRONICS!

So, on Jan 11th between the hours of 9 AM and noon, drive up, hand your items to be shredded to the YEDC volunteers and drive off. It’s just that simple!

2025 LIHEAP Assistance Program for Pennsylvania Residents

Helping Families Stay Warm This Winter

What is LIHEAP?
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to eligible low-income households to help cover the cost of heating and cooling their homes. The program aims to reduce the risk of health and safety problems associated with unsafe heating and cooling practices.

Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for LIHEAP assistance, you must:

• Be a resident of Pennsylvania.
• Meet income guidelines based on your household size.
• Provide documentation of household income for the past 30 days.
• Show proof of identification and residency.
• Provide a copy of your most recent utility bill.
• Income Guidelines
• For households with more than 5 members, add $8,070 for each additional member.

How to Apply

• Gather Required Documents:
  • Proof of income (pay stubs, benefit letters)
  • Proof of residency (lease, utility bill)
  • Valid photo ID
• Complete the Application:
  • Visit our website at www.compass.state.pa.us to apply online.
  • Download the application form and mail it to: LIHEAP, P.O. Box 444, York, PA 17405-0444.
  • Visit a local LIHEAP office for in-person assistance.
• Submit Your Application:
  • Online: Upload your documents directly to the website.
  • By Mail: Send completed application and copies of documents to LIHEAP, P.O. Box 444, York, PA 17405-0444.
  • In-Person: Drop off your application at a local County Assistance Office.

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by April 15, 2025.

Contact Us
For more information or assistance with your application, contact us:
Phone: 1-866-857-7095
Email: LIHEAPSupport@pa.gov
Website: www.compass.state.pa.us

The Fall/Winter 2024-2025 edition of the Yeadon Borough Newsletter has been released is being delivered to residents throughout the borough. This issue is also available to view online.

Additional copies are available at Yeadon Borough Hall (first and third floors) and at Yeadon Public Library.

Click the image below to view the full issue as a PDF file:

As part of its annual deer management program within the Fairmount Park system, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will be in Cobbs Creek Park along the border with Yeadon between the hours of 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17 and 6:00 AM on Wednesday, December 18th.

The goal of this program is to remove white-tailed deer to ensure a healthy habitat for all wildlife living in the park. Safety is the top priority during these operations, and a park ranger supervisor will be on site.

The project is a joint effort between the USDA, The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

On Friday, December 6, Yeadon Borough hosted the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Jingle & Mingle Holiday Soirée at Yeadon Borough Hall.

Watch video below:

Drop-Off Locations include Yeadon Public Library

Help end period poverty! contribute to the Period Product Donation Drive! All donations will go towards supplying Delaware County students and teachers with free period products.

Accepted Products:

• Pads
• Tampons
• Liners
• Cleansing Wipes

Libraries Collecting Donations:

• Folcroft Public Library
• Helen Kate Furness Free Library
• Lansdowne Public Library
• Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library
• Newtown Public Library
• Norwood Public Library
• Ridley Park Public Library
• Swarthmore Public Library
• Tinicum Memorial Public Library
• Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Free Library- Sellers Branch
• Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Free Library- Municipal Branch
• Yeadon Public Library

Other Collection Locations:

• Delaware County Health Department Locations
  • Yeadon: 125 Chester Avenue Yeadon, PA 19050
  • Chester: 151 W. 5th Street Chester, PA 19013
  • Eddystone: 1510 Chester Pike Suite 700 Eddystone, PA 19022
• Delaware County Government Center: 201 West Front Street Media, PA 19063
• Baldwin Towers Lobby: 1510 Chester Pike Suite 700 Eddystone, PA 19022
• Delaware County Department of Human Services: 20 South 69th Street Upper Darby, PA 19082
• Lobby at 2 West Baltimore Ave Media, PA 19063

Sponsored by

Delaware County Libraries, in partnership with the Delaware County Health Department and Teacher’s Teammates, is taking action to address the rarely discussed but deeply impactful issue of period poverty. Starting Monday, December 2, and running through Monday, January 6, 2025, this Period Product Donation Drive aims to provide much-needed menstrual hygiene products to those in need.

Teacher’s Teammates, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential supplies to educators in underfunded schools, helps ensure that students and teachers have the resources they need to succeed. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to equity and community support, particularly for those facing barriers to accessing basic necessities.

Period poverty—the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products—affects approximately 25% of women, particularly those in low-income communities, leading to physical, emotional, educational, and economic challenges. To combat this inequity and support students and teachers, Delaware County launched its first Period Product Donation Drive in 2023, and is expanding the drive in 2024. Donations will be distributed to ensure that free period products are accessible to those in need, breaking down barriers and fostering dignity and well-being.

Essential Items

The drive is collecting essential items, including pads, tampons, liners, and cleansing wipes. Donations can be dropped off at participating Delaware County Libraries, Delaware County Health Department locations, and various County offices. These contributions will make a tangible difference, helping to remove the stigma around menstrual health and promoting equity for all.

Delaware County Council extends its gratitude to Director Anny Laepple of Delaware County Libraries and Director Lora Werner of the Delaware County Health Department for their leadership in championing this vital initiative, and thanks to Teacher Teammates for working to distribute the donations.

Drop Off Locations

Drop-off locations for donations include the Folcroft Public Library, Helen Kate Furness Free Library, Lansdowne Public Library, Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library, Newtown Public Library, Norwood Public Library, Ridley Park Public Library, Swarthmore Public Library, Tinicum Memorial Public Library, Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Free Library (Sellers and Municipal branches), and the Yeadon Public Library.

In addition to libraries, residents can drop off products at the Delaware County Health Department offices in Yeadon, Chester, and Eddystone, the lobby of the Delaware County Government Center in Media, Baldwin Towers in Eddystone, the Delaware County Department of Human Services in Upper Darby, and 2 West Baltimore Avenue Building in Media.