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Lower Bucks Code Blue Shelter update
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The Lower Bucks Code Blue Shelter, operated by Advocates for Homeless & Those in Need is opening its doors for the winter season to provide shelter for those in need when temperatures drop to 26°F or below (including wind chill).
The shelter is available through March 31.
Shelter Locations by Month:
December: Shir Ami, 101 Richboro Newtown Road, Newtown, PA 18940
- January: Woodside Church, 1667 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA 19067
- February: Calvary Baptist Church, 250 Green Lane, Bristol, PA 19007
- March: Morrisville Presbyterian Church, 771 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Morrisville, PA 19067
Shelter Hours: Doors open at 8:30 PM. Check the AHTN website by 10:00 AM each morning or call (215) 550-3868 x 100 to confirm shelter availability.
AHTN also operates two 15-passenger vehicles to transport guests to and from the shelter. Bus stop locations are listed on their website.
Important Notes:
- The shelter serves adults 18+ (no children).
- Guests must leave the shelter during the day, but transportation is provided back to bus stops.
- For emergency shelter outside of Code Blue hours or for family assistance, contact Amanda Elliott at (215) 550-3868 x 101 for motel accommodations.
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Avoiding holiday shopping scams
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The Bucks County Crimes Against Older Adults Task Force published the following tips to help you spot and, hopefully, avoid the top holiday shopping scams.
Fake Websites Scammers create fake websites posing as well-known retailers, often offering deep discounts on "sold-out" items.
What to do:
- Search for reviews or scam alerts on the retailer.
- Type URLs directly into your browser.
- Look for "https" on the payment page.
- Check for a return policy and contact details.
- Use a credit card, not a debit card, for extra protection.
Gift Card Scams Thieves steal gift card numbers by tampering with cards in stores. Once activated, they drain the funds.
What to do:
- Buy gift cards directly from trusted stores or cashiers.
- Inspect cards for signs of tampering.
- Avoid buying gift cards from auction sites.
- Keep your receipt until the card’s value is used.
Fake Charities Scammers take advantage of holiday giving, either posing as real organizations or creating fake ones.
What to do:
- Donate only to familiar charities.
- Verify new charities at charitynavigator.org.
- Avoid cash donations and wire transfers.
- Ask how much of your donation goes to the cause.
Other Scams to Watch For:
- Travel “deals”.
- ATM skimmers.
- Fake delivery notices.
- Suspicious social media giveaways.
If You’ve Been Scammed:
- File a police report.
- Inform your bank or credit card company.
- Report the fraud to credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).
- Keep evidence, such as emails or receipts, to support your case.
For more tips, visit www.buckscounty.gov/cp.
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- SEPTA Key Senior ID Card photos and applications.
- Car registrations, special tags, disability placards, titles, and driver’s license applications.
- Information on financial assistance for higher education.
- Obtaining and completing state forms.
- Unemployment compensation.
- Troubleshooting issues or delays with Department of Human Services (food, medical and income assistance).
- PA state income tax questions or problems.
- Complaints or issues with insurance companies.
- Renewal of state-issued licenses or certifications.
- Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms for qualifying seniors, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities.
- PACE prescription cards for seniors.
- Liquor Control Board concerns and questions.
- Citations honoring local people for outstanding accomplishments or family milestones.
- Information about any state or local government agency.
- Answers to questions about the Veterans Property Tax Exemption.
- Information about our local communities.
Call my office at (267) 580-2660 or email me for help.
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