Assists and champions the efforts of local United Ways in advancing the common good.

A resource page listing national, state and regional resources to help those impacted by the federal government shutdown.

A resource page listing national, state and regional resources to help those impacted by the federal government shutdown.

Statewide texting code and number for information on services offered to furloughed federal workers.

NOTE: as of March 20, 2020 Please, use this listing to obtain basic information on the covid-19 situation and then seek additional resources to refer.

Date: July 16, 2020 HAZARD PAY GRANTS: Grant funds may be used for hazard pay for direct, full-time and part-time employees earning less than $20/hour, excluding fringe benefits and overtime for the 10-week period from Aug. 16, 2020, to Oct. 24, 2020. Employees that are teleworking from home are not eligible for hazard pay under the program.

Applicants may apply for up to $1,200 per eligible full-time equivalent (FTE) employee. Employers has to apply for a grant to provide hazard pay for up to 500 eligible full-time equivalent employees per location.

Eligible applicants may apply for grants using the online DCED Electronic Single Application for Assistance located at www.esa.dced.state.pa.us from July 16, 2020, to July 31, 2020. Pr

Provides volunteers to speak about programs and services of the organization for community groups, businesses, United Way campaigns, schools, etc. Presentations can be tailored to the group and time frame available, up to one hour.

Finding competitive employment in the community is one way for individuals with disabilities to enjoy a productive, inclusive, and fulfilling life that, for some, may result in a self-sufficient lifestyle.

Services Include:
- Individual assessment
- Career counseling
- Job referral
- Job development
- Job coaching and ongoing support
- Student transition to the work force
- Links to additional support and resources
- Assistive technology
- Transportation

Offers prescription discount cards.

Recruits and give referral of volunteers to appropriate agency for promotion of volunteerism.

Offers technical assistance to school volunteer programs, informs school of current volunteer opportunities available to their students, and develops opportunities in conjunction with area non-profit agencies.

Uses volunteers certified by the Internal Revenue Service to offer free tax preparation services for basic returns (forms 1040EZ, 1040 or 1040A). Taxpayers will be informed of special credits and/or deductions for which they are eligible. The program offers free federal, state and local preparation at appointment sites, walk in sites and virtual prep.

Provides free weekly school readiness workshops to prepare children (ages 3-5) academically and socially for kindergarten. Connects families with early intervention and support services, connects families to affordable quality preschool programs and helps with tuition assistance, registers students on-time for kindergarten.

Assists in securing health insurance, a primary medical home or referral free/low cost care, and access to emergency dental care or eyeglasses.

Resources for transportation to medical appointments also available.

Assists unemployed individuals to get and keep jobs with opportunities for advancement. helps those employed at a participating employer to advance to earn a living wage.

Case management and other support services are available as needed.