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Delco Emergency Rent Assistance

April 14, 2021 in Community

In-Person Help Available for Emergency Rental Assistance Program Applications

Do you need assistance with your application for the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program?

Attend one of two upcoming in-person application intake sessions and the Delco Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) grant program staff will help you register and submit your full application.
Residents are encouraged to ask their landlords to register with the Program and to attend these upcoming in-person application intake sessions as well.

People with language and/or physical or related challenges may request assistance at these sessions.

Appointment Only In-Person Application Intake Sessions:
Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

UPPER DARBY OFFICE:
20 South 69th St.
Upper Darby, PA 19082

EDDYSTONE OFFICE:
Baldwin Tower
1510 Chester Pike, Suite 102 Eddystone, PA 19022

Due to COVID protocols, these sessions will be by appointment only. Please call (484) 729-4200 or e-mail info@delco-era.com to schedule your appointment.

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Good Morning Yeadon

April 14, 2021 in Community

Good Morning Yeadon with Chief Paparo – Tuesday, April 20

Join Yeadon Police Chief Anthony Paparo for the next edition of Good Morning Yeadon on Tuesday, April 20 at 11:00 AM.

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walk with ease

April 12, 2021 in Community

Six-Week Online ‘Walk With Ease’ Program for Seniors Begins April 26th

Self-Directed Program with Online and Email Support

The Arthritis Foundation’s program for people 60 and over proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health. No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s 6-week Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.

Use the Walk With Ease workbook provided to do the program – beginning where you are and walking 3 times a week on your own with assistance from your leader. Be inspired and share at weekly on-line group meetings held on Mondays at 1:00 p.m.

Program begins on Monday, April 26th.

  • Proven to reduce the pain of arthritis
  • Increase Balance, Strength and Walking Pace
  • Build confidence in your ability to be physically Active

Let’s get moving! Register today!

To Register Contact: Ellen Williams at williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or call 610-499-1937.

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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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