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Allegheny County Rent Relief
Allegheny County Department of Human Services If you’re a renter who has lost income due to COVID-19, funding will be available soon. Sign up to receive updates on the Allegheny County Rent Relief Program and find a list of resources you can access now at https://covidrentrelief.alleghenycounty.us.
Snap Benefits
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Attention Snap Benefits Congress voted in December as part of the latest COVID-19 relief package to temporarily increase SNAP benefits. Beginning in February, SNAP households will see a 15 percent increase in their regular benefits issuance. For example, a household of four receiving maximum benefits would normally receive $680. However, … Read more
AARP volunteers and staff support local veterans, military and their families through various programs
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions on many levels for everyone, and our nation’s veterans are certainly no exception. Like other organizations serving older adults, local AARP volunteers and staff have had to pivot in order to continue serving local seniors, as well as veterans, military and their families. “AARP salutes the service and sacrifice … Read more
News from State Represenative Adam Ravenstahl
Veterans food distribution scheduled In partnership with the Veterans Leadership Program, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is hosting a food distribution next week for veterans and military families. The distribution will take place on Tuesday, June 9th at NOON. All veterans and military families are welcome to come and receive fresh produce and shelf-stable goods. All … Read more
Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 9, June 3, 2020
SNAP Participants Will Be Able to Purchase Groceries Online During COVID-19 The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Pennsylvania to join the pilot program that lets recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, purchase groceries online through participating retailers. “Many people … Read more
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Checks Will Be Mailed Early
Normally, rebates are mailed out beginning July 1 and continue to be mailed out. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the commonwealth has chosen to send out rebates starting six weeks early. A total of 110,000 rebates were mailed May 19, and then another 60,000 rebates will be mailed out each week. People who already have applied, … Read more
Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 8, May 20, 2020
Beaver County Moves into Yellow Phase May 22, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf will move Beaver County into the yellow phase Friday, May 22, 2020, which lifts the stay-at-home order. Some restrictions on work and social interaction will ease as the economy begins while keeping the spread of disease contained as much as possible. Restrictions will … Read more
Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 7, May 13, 2020
PHLP Reports That CHC Plans Cannot Reduce Existing Services during COVID-19 The Pennsylvania Health Law Project is alerting consumers and home health providers that Community Health Choices (CHC) plans are not allowed to reduce existing home and community-based waiver services, including personal assistance services (PAS) and in-home nursing, during the COVID-19 emergency. ***** Get Moving … Read more
Consolidated Polling Place Locations Announced for June 2 Election PITTSBURGH
The Elections Division today issued the full list of consolidated polling place locations for the Tuesday, June 2 primary election. The division had submitted a resolution passed by the Board of Elections to the Department of State with its outline of a consolidation plan on April 28. Please note that updates to the Elections website … Read more