Help the Helpline: WGAL Fundraiser for PA 211
WGAL News 8 and PA 211 are partnering this week to raise funds to Help the Helpline! PA 211 connects over 400 people a day in the Susquehanna Valley to help with housing, food, utilities, and more. Donations will help PA 211 connect more people to help during the ongoing pandemic crisis, as more people…
Eviction Moratorium to End July 31
Evictions for nonpayment of rent are set to resume on July 31 – the moratorium is not expected to be extended again. If you’re behind on rent payments, get help now. Wait times will increase as we near the deadline. Select your county to see how to apply for ERAP: bit.ly/ERAPpa. (Site may not load on…
Applications Being Accepted for LIVE Vaccine Grant
The Wolf Administration and United Way of Pennsylvania launched the Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA) to administer $4 million in mini-grants to local organizations aimed to reduce vaccine hesitancy and ensure an equitable vaccine distribution throughout the Commonwealth. LIVE PA is a collaboration between the Wolf Administration’s Office of Advocacy and Reform…
Child Tax Credit Payments to Start in July
Most families with children will automatically get the Child Tax Credit – up to $3,600 per child. Advance payments start going out via direct deposit in July, and will go out monthly until the end of the year. Half of the credit will be paid out when you file your 2021 income tax return. If…
United Way of PA Second COVID-19 Impact Survey Results Illuminate the Difficult Road towards Financial Recovery
Harrisburg, PA – United Way of Pennsylvania (UWP) conducted a second COVID-19 Impact Survey one year after the Governor’s Emergency Declaration, with returns showing that many households continue to struggle, including working families. Pennsylvanians have greater concern about mental health and well-being, and responses show a 10 percent increase in low to middle income households’…
UWP Partners with the Governor’s Office to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy
The Wolf Administration and United Way of Pennsylvania today launched the Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA) to administer $4 million in mini-grants to local organizations aimed to reduce vaccine hesitancy and ensuring an equitable vaccine distribution throughout the commonwealth. To learn more about the initiative’s goals and eligibility to receive…
Eviction Moratorium to End June 30
The COVID-19 moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent expires June 30 – that’s only three weeks away. If you’re behind on rent payments, get help now. Resources are limited, and wait times will increase. Select your county to see how to apply for ERAP: bit.ly/ERAPpa
Free Child Care for Vaccinations
Until July 4, free child care is available to help parents and caregivers get vaccinated and recuperate. Free rides to vaccination sites are also available. Learn more: vaccines.gov/incentives.html
Veterans: What You Need to Know About Your Benefits
There are nearly 800,000 veterans in Pennsylvania, and over half of them are age 60 and older. Veterans may be eligible for a wide array of benefits from both the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA or VA). One such benefit is a VA pension. Unfortunately, there…
Discounted Broadband Internet
The FCC is offering discounted broadband internet service to eligible households during the pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband internet service, if you qualify. A one-time discount of up to $100 is also available to purchase a laptop. Learn more and see if you…