Happy Easter! + Office closure, financial assistance & more!
Rep. Joanna E. McClinton March 28, 2024 | 5:09 PM
Office Closure
In honor of Good Friday, my offices will be closed on Friday, March 29 and re-open on Monday, April 1 during regular business hours.
Looking for a job? West Philadelphia Skills Initiative is hiring!
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative is recruiting for training and job opportunities as a Clinic Aide in partnership with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia! Clinic Aides earn $17/hour to start and if hired receive the supervised training, experience, and support to register for the Medical Assistant Certification exam without enrolling in a certification training program.
For the full list of candidate requirements and to apply before the April 9 deadline, visit: https://philadelphiaskills.org/jobs/
Philadelphia Police Department Operation Wheel Lock
The Philadelphia Police Department will be providing wheel locks to Hyundai & Kia owners! For more information, contact 215-686-3380 or community.engagement@phila.gov.
Delaware County is hiring!
Delaware County is excited to host its first Career Fair of 2024 on Thursday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, located at 200 Yale Avenue, in Morton.
This Career Fair is opportunity for Delaware County residents to explore potential careers that offer fulfillment and the chance to contribute meaningfully to our community. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the County Recruitment Team to discuss open positions and gain a better understanding of the job duties and the benefits offered, and have the team review their resumes and skills to help determine the best fit for available positions.
For more details about the career fair, a full listing of available positions, and to apply online, please visit DelcoPA.Gov/Jobs
PennDOT wants to hear from you!
PennDOT is seeking the public's feedback on winter services through an online survey. The survey is available through April 17 and should take about five minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. The 16-question survey asks respondents about their timeline expectations for safe and passable roadways, how they rank snow-removal priorities, and how they rate PennDOT's winter services.
Get help staying in your home!
The PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has reopened the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) for homeowners struggling because of pandemic-related financial hardships. Apply as soon as possible!!! Once funds are exhausted, they are GONE!
For more information visit pahaf.org or call 888-987-2423!
Making Yeadon’s roads safer!
Yeadon was recently awarded a state grant to make safety improvements at the intersection of Church Lane and Baily Road!
To thrive, our local communities need to be accessible, including having safe sidewalks, good lighting and access to transit. These improvements in Yeadon will be good for our neighbors, visitors and local businesses!
My office is here to help you!
My office is here to help YOU! Please contact us with your questions. We can be reached at 215-748-6712 and RepMcClinton@PAHouse.net or drop by our new office at 149 S. 60th Street, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also, you can now schedule appointments for assistance online!
Need help heating your home? Apply for LIHEAP by April 5!
Did you know that under state law utility companies are required to work with consumers on payment plans or assistance programs? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission can help you contact your utility provider and get assistance.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families pay their heating bills or cover the cost of emergency repairs. If you need assistance applying or have any questions, please visit or contact my office!
Do you need help preparing your taxes?
Several organizations throughout Philadelphia and Delaware County are completing taxes, for FREE! Scroll down to find specific requirements and a location near you!
This week in Harrisburg!
Banning ghost guns
This week we passed a bill (H.B. 777) to regulate ghost guns. This legislation would require assembled firearms and their parts have serial numbers, just like other guns. The Pennsylvania House Democrats remain committed to passing commonsense legislation to address and prevent gun violence!