RepDanielle.com: Local Resources Virtual Townhall

Rep. Danielle Friel Otten December 15, 2020 | 5:40 PM

Local Resources Virtual Townhall

Send your questions to RepOtten@pahouse.net

Key Takeaways

The PA Department of Human Services COMPASS application is a fast and easy online tool that helps Pennsylvanians apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information all in one application. Listen to our town hall for a Q&A on eligibility for programs, then apply online or check your eligibility status here: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome.
Chester County Food Bank works with local agencies and community organizations to ensure access to real, healthy food for the hungry and food insecure throughout Chester County. During our event, we heard about how they have continued to safely meet our county’s food distribution needs throughout the pandemic. To learn more about the services they provide and where to find help near you, visit https://chestercountyfoodbank.org/.
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA provides free, high-quality legal representation to low-income and vulnerable people in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. During our town hall, their representative spoke about the help they can provide with unemployment applications and appeals, and with housing and eviction issues. To learn more, visit www.lasp.org or click here.
Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown is a collective of organizations using evidence-based prevention programs and resources to foster positive youth development and mental health and prevent substance use. We appreciated the tips, ideas, and resources they provided during our town hall for families who may be struggling with online school, isolation, and other challenges during the pandemic. Read them here.