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Free Yard Trees

April 9, 2021 in Community

Free Yard Trees Available

Delaware County is greening up! Homeowners can join the effort by picking up a FREE tree (or two) to plant in your yard this spring. Register online to choose between a variety of native trees (while supplies last).

Free mulch, planting and care information will be provided at pick-up. Leftover trees may be available for walk-in pickup at the end of the event, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, April 24, 2021, at Catania Brothers Park, Ridley Park PA.

REGISTER HERE

This Delaware County Yard Tree Giveaway is sponsored by Delaware County Conservation District, Friends of Heinz Refuge, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, and Natural Lands, with generous support from the Arbor Day Foundation. Thank you for planting a tree in Delaware County!

Trees are vital to
– shade homes
– save energy
– soak up stormwater
– clean air
– support birds

Plant a tree, grow the future!

Questions?
Email joliefohr@gmail.com com or call (215) 558 558-5220

Pick-up Saturday, April 24, 2021 ~ 9:00 – 11:00 am
Catania Brothers Park, 708 Ketchum Avenue, Ridley Park PA

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Delco Emergency Rent Assistance

April 9, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 News

Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program

Delaware County’s new Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-qualified and approved bases. Funds must be distributed by the end of 2021.

Assistance is available for financial obligations incurred after April 1, 2020.

People with language and/or physical or related challenges can request assistance with application submission.

Learn more at delco-era.com

Rental Assistance

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Delco Emergency Rent Assistance

March 29, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 News

Delaware County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Delaware County officially launched the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) Grant Program on March 26. The program assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $37 million is available to residents to assist with past due rent and an outstanding utility bill.

Learn more at delco-era.com

How does the program work?

  • DELCO ERA will pay up to 12 months for past due rent and your largest past-due utility bill. For verified Priority 1 applications, up to three (3) months of future rent and utility may be paid totaling up to 15 months of assistance. Past due rent can go as far back as April 1, 2020. DELCO ERA does not pay for deposits.
  • No more than one (1) application per household.
  • Grant funds are paid directly to your landlord/property manager and utility on your behalf.
  • Funds will be distributed on a “first come, first qualified and approved” basis until program funds are depleted.
  • Eligible applicants must earn 80% or less of area median income (AMI) for household size. (See below)
  • Priority 1 for processing will be given to households where at least one of the following is true:
    • Total household income no greater than 50% of Area Median Income;

    • At least 1 person unemployed who has an active claim with the Office of Unemployment Compensation for at least the 90 days prior to the date of Registration with this Program;
    • Facing eviction in Common Pleas Court, filed on or before January 31, 2021 for the reason of non-payment of rent.
    • People with language and/or physical or related challenges can request assistance with application submission.

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First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne

March 24, 2021 in CommunitySchools

First Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop Free to WPSD Families – March 26

The First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne has decided to open up their thrift shop as a free store to clear it out for reopening later in the year. The shop has clothes, kitchenware, books, and other household items, and the goal is to give as much away as possible to families who need it.

The church will open the store exclusively to William Penn School District families in need on Friday, March 26.

Families will need an appointment for a 15-minute slot between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Families will need to supply their own boxes and bags. For safety, no children will be allowed in the shop.

To schedule an appointment, call Pastor Nancy at 610-622-0800, ext. 1

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SCS Caregiver Academy

March 24, 2021 in Community

Sign Up for Senior Community Services’ Virtual Caregiver Support Program

Senior Community Services’ Caregiver Support Program presents its eighth annual Caregiver Academy – a free of charge opportunity for caregivers to attend
educational and informative programsfor those fulfilling the role as a family caregiver.

For questions contact Diana Twisler, Caregiver Support Program Manager, at DTwisler@scs-delco.org

Register by e-mailingdtwisler@scs-delco.org or by calling 484-540-0372.

**The First 25 caregivers to register will receive a tool related to one of the presentations being held on April 8th, April 22nd, May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd and June 17th, from 4:00PM – 5:30 PM on Zoom.

Download Program Flyer as PDF

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March 23, 2021 in Community

Training and Digital Skills Available at The Goodwill Job Resource Center

Yeadon residents can take advantage of the opportunity to learn, grow and increase your skills. The Goodwill Job Resource Center is located at 201 E. Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050. The center provides a variety of training and employment tools to offer maximum opportunity for program participants to reach their full potential. These individualized programs and services include:

  • Career centers that assist with job searches, writing résumés and building interview skills.
  • Job readiness/soft skills/work adjustment.
  • Intensive placement services sessions.
  • E-learning
  • Digital Skills Classes

Goodwill will customize a plan for individuals based on their interests, skills and education. Each individual will receive the necessary job training and support from Goodwill to be successful at his or her job, earn a paycheck, become self-sufficient and know the independence and dignity that work brings.

Every 42 seconds of every business day, a person served by Goodwill earns a good job. Every 13 seconds, another person accesses Goodwill opportunities to build careers and strong families.

Goodwill Job Resource Center offers a free comprehensive career platform with tools and guidance to help you find your next job fast! Become a better candidate by perfecting your resume, exploring our self-assessments, and practicing your interview skills. Call the Job Center at 610-623-2973 or email Agnes Bedard at abedard@GOODWILLDE.ORG to set up your appointment for your future right now!

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Rain Barrel

March 18, 2021 in CommunityEnvironment

Free Rain Barrel and Stormwater Management Webinars

Presented by the Pennsylvania Resources Council and the Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collective

Receive a free rain barrel and learn to manage storm water on your property!

Rain Barrels limited to 50 per webinar and one per household

Rain Barrels will be available for pickup in Morton on the day following each webinar.

Rain Barrels:

  • Reduce Water Pollution
  • Reduce Local Flooding
  • Provide Free Garden Water
  • Save you Money

Attendees will learn about the problems associated with stormwater runoff, ways to conserve water in their homes, and watershed friendly landscaping techniques. The workshop will also cover the basics of how to install and maintain a rain barrel.
You must attend the webinar to pick-up a rain barrel. To promote social distancing, pick-up time slots will be offered every 30 minutes from 4 – 6 PM. A link to sign-up for one of the time slots will provided with your registration confirmation.

You Must Register to Attend an Upcoming Webinar:
All webinars begin at 6:30 p.m.

April 12: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=680
May 10: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=681
June 14: http://prc.org/event-details/?ee=682
Or call: (610) 353-1555 x 8678

Online Registration is Preferred.

Funding Provided by PA DEP Growing Greener Program

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Career Fair

March 18, 2021 in Community

Career Fair at Citizens Bank Park – Thursday, March 25

Socially-Distanced, In-Person Hiring Event

For individuals interested in careers in the transportation, distribution and logistics industries.

Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

Citizens Bank Park: 1 Citizens Bank Park Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Face mask required • Free Parking • Bring Copies of Your Resume

Click here to register

For more information, please contact PA CareerLink® Philadelphia:
Phone: 1-833-750-JOBS (5627)
Email: info@pacareerlinkphl.org

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