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Affordable Housing
As more resources become available we will share that information here.
Pennrose
Pennrose Apartment Search - https://www.pennrose.com/
Clara Baldwin Manor Senior Residence
Martin Luther King Apartments
COVID-19 Updates + Resources
Your Way Home Emergency Rent & Utility Coalition
Beginning September 8, the Your Way Home Emergency Rent & Utility Coalition will provide households who have experienced a COVID-19 hardship, up to $1,500 per month in assistance for rental arrears and/or utility arrears dating back to March 1, 2020. A maximum of six months’ worth of arrears may be awarded.
How to apply - https://www.montcopa.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/5261
PHFA Cares Rent Relief Program
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) is providing assistance for struggling renters and homeowners. Visit https://www.phfa.org/pacares/rent.aspx and select the "Application Fact Sheet" to determine eligibility.
Coalition Against Hunger - School District Food Distribution
Emergency Food Map of Montgomery County
Manna on Main Street - Food Distribution + Financial Assistance
Requiring all entering Manna to wear a mask.
Manna has designated a special hour for high risk and elderly persons. These individuals can come to Manna from 2 to 3 pm, M-F, and receive priority service for to-go meals and/or groceries.
Meals are distributed Monday-Friday, 9-5pm and Saturday-Sunday, 11-12:30pm.
Bags of groceries from Manna’s Market are being distributed Monday-Friday, 9-5pm and Saturday-Sunday, 11-12:30pm. (Except for the first and third Friday of every month when Manna is closed)
Emergency financial assistance will continue to be available for eligible households in the North Penn School District.
Lost Wages?
Bucks County Women's Advocacy Coalition - http://www.bcwac.org - BCWAC Seeks Executive Director Services - BCWAC is seeking an individual or firm to provide Executive Director Services to the Coalition beginning in July 2020. The allocated budget for this part-time position is $2250/month. Almost all work is virtual, “work-from-home,” as the Coalition does not have an office. We are looking for a leader with strong non-profit fundraising skills and accomplishments, an ability to advance multiple initiatives at once and exceptional communication skills. Submit a letter of interest immediately and your proposal by May 1, 2020 to Marcia Telthorster, BCWAC Interim Executive Director. Marcia can be reached at 267-229-0145 or mtelthorster@gmail.com.
Family Services of Montgomery County - www.fsmontco.org - Seeks Reentry Coach - Full-time position available May 15, 2020, for a highly motivated individual with a strong knowledge of substance abuse disorders, reentry planning, social service resources, crisis intervention, as well as community reintegration and stabilization. Position requires an individual who can function effectively independently and in a team environment. To learn more or apply, visit: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Family-Services-of-Montgomery-County-PA/jobs
PA CareerLink - www.pacareerlink.pa.gov - New job opportunity portal for jobs available now at essential businesses. Visit the website (above) and click the green banner, PA COVID-19 Jobs.
Ways to lower your expenses
Comcast Internet Essentials https://www.internetessentials.com/ - Internet services at $9.95/month for households that quality
PECO - www.peco.com/help - 1.800.494.4000 (customer care) - PECO will extend the COVID-19 customer support policies through at least June 1. Policies include: suspending service disconnections, waiving all new late fees for customers, reconnecting service for customers who have had their service disconnected. Call or email customer care to discuss assistance program eligibility.
Senior Services
PA COVID-19 Resource Guide for Older Pennsylvanians -https://www.aging.pa.gov/Pages/covid-guide-for-older-adults.aspx
PA Link - buckschestermontgomerylink@aim.com - Elizabeth Doan offers these online classes.
- Managing Bullying in Older Adult Group Settings - Apr 29 - 10 am. 2 social worker CEUs. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-bullying-and-group-dynamics-in-older-adult-settings-online-ceu-tickets-102429254658
- Elders Caring for Children with Special Needs - May 7 - 9:30 am. 2 social worker CEUs at no charge but registration and full attendance are required. Those not requiring CEUs are welcome to attend. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elders-caring-for-special-needs-children-registration-102786483138
Mental Health
Find local resources for mental health:
- Bucks County - http://www.buckscounty.org/government/HumanServices/behavioralhealth
- Montgomery County - https://www.montcopa.org/1219/MentalBehavioral-Health
Lakeside Global Institute - www.lakesidelink.com
- TEO1501: The Essentials of Trauma - The Opioid Crisis online course - Email svassar@lakesidelink.com with your name, organization, and county to receive a FREE code to register.