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Chester County Planning Commission
For an interactive web application providing a comprehensive picture of Chester County and its municipalities, visit www.landscapes2.org and look for the Community Profiles Interactive Data Resource link.
Resources from PACareerLink®-Chester County |
The February, 2012 Calendar of Events lists a variety of workshops and activities being held this month at PACareerLink®-Chester County to help job-seekers advance their prospects of landing employment. 
February workshops include:
- Coping with Job Loss
- 10 Indispensible Career Management and Job Search Strategies
- Cover Letter Writing
- Resume Writing 101
- Art of Networking
- Interview Skills
- Job Spidering, and
- How to Apply for Government Jobs
PACareerLink®-Chester County has also released a new Job Openings Report for February, 2012.
Job-seekers are encouraged to visit www.PACareerLink.state.pa.us to learn more about open positions, submit job applications, and make use of specialized career development services.
Contact PACareerLink®-Chester County at (610) 384-9393 for more information. |
Volunteers Needed for Income Tax Assistance Program |
Would you like to help low to moderate income families prepare their income tax returns?
Life Transforming Ministries, located at 643-645 East Lincoln Highway in Coatesville, is partnering with The United Way and the Internal Revenue Service in preparing FREE tax returns through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.
An orientation/training session is being held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Franklin Commons, 400 Franklin Avenue in Phoenixville.
In addition, three orientation/training sessions will be held in January:
- Saturday, January 7, 2012
- Wednesday, January 11, 2012, and
- Saturday, January 14, 2012 all at Life Transforming Ministries.
These training sessions begin at 9:00 AM.
For more information about the program, to sign up for one of the sessions, or to volunteer contact Rich Baxter at 610-380-9099 extension 12 or rbaxter@quietrevolution.org |
Reduced Transportation Fares for Seniors |
ROVER Community Transportation has announced a decrease in fares for seniors to ride ROVER for essential trips.
Click here to read more about the fare reduction.
The Chester County Department of Aging Services also provides information on community transportation for seniors.
Available through their new website, www.riderover.com, the November Newsletter provides updates and information regarding community transportation in Chester County. |
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 Chester County Board of Commissioners:
Terence Farrell, Chair
Kathi Cozzone
Ryan A. Costello |
AVOID FORECLOSURE
The Housing Partnership of Chester County administers the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP) that provides mortgage assistance to Pennsylvania families in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. The Housing Partnership and HEMAP help homeowners who, through no fault of their own, are financially unable to make their mortgage payments – regardless of income. Program participants receive loans to help bring delinquent payments current and may be eligible for continuing payment assistance up to 24 months. nder the program, mortgage payments are made directly to lenders on behalf of the homeowner.
On January 29, 2011, the Housing Partnership will present a special, one day event designed to help anyone threatened by foreclosure. This Homeowners Assistance Rescue Project, aka HARP, will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, West Chester from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and is offered at no charge. Representatives from the United States Attorney’s office, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner’s office, Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and the Aaron Abstract Company will be present. Everyone attending will have the opportunity to meet with qualified counselors, attorneys as well as lenders and discuss loan modifications, various refinancing options, reverse mortgages and foreclosure assistance.
The Housing Partnership of Chester County is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization established in 1988 and offers a variety of programs such as: First Time Homebuyers, Credit Counseling, Financial Literacy, Home odification and Fuel Assistance for Seniors in addition to HEMAP. To learn more about the Housing Partnership and its programs, please call 610-518-1522 or visit www.housingpartnershipcc.com.
Announcing Pennsylvania's New Health Plan for Uninsured Adults with Pre-Existing Conditions
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The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has just announced a new program called PA Fair Care – Pennsylvania’s health plan for uninsured adults with pre-existing conditions.
PA Fair Care will be administered statewide through a contract with Highmark Blue Shield. Benefits will include preventive care, physician services, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, mental health services and prescriptions. The cost to enrollees is a subsidized premium of $283.20 monthly.
To be eligible for PA Fair Care, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawful resident;
- Be a Pennsylvania resident;
- Have a pre-existing condition;
- Be uninsured for the previous six months
To apply, applications can be completed online, or those without internet access may apply with assistance from the helpline 1-888-767-7015 (TTY 1-888-767-7018) Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Federal Stimulus: Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program |
Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), rebates are available for the purchase of qualifying high-efficiency home heating equipment.
Rebates are available only for Pennsylvania residents who live in single-family homes for the replacement of existing, operational equipment.
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SafeLink Wireless® Offers Qualifying Customers FREE Cellular Service |
The Community Action Partnership has just entered into a partnership with TracFone Wireless to promote its new program, SafeLink Wireless®.
SafeLink Wireless® is a government-supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime minutes each month to qualifying customers.
Agencies can generate revenue by helping qualifying individuals obtain this free cell phone service.
SafeLink will pay $2 for every approved application it receives and agencies will get a check each quarter compensating it for its efforts. Applications can be submitted here.
Contact SafeLink Agency enrollment support at 1-877-279-0647 with any questions or for further details. |
Weatherization Assistance Program
Home weatherization services are available for income-eligible applicants in Chester County!
Call the Housing Development Corporation at 1-800-732-3554 to apply. |
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