Homeless Services Coalition of Delaware County
The HSC works to assist unsheltered people with accessing stable housing opportunities and move toward self-sufficiency
The HSC works to assist unsheltered people with accessing stable housing opportunities and move toward self-sufficiency
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Experiencing a housing crisis is stressful and can cause problems in other areas of your life. The Coordinated Entry System Fact Sheet below provides information to help you understand the service system that is available for Delaware County funded shelters. The first step to resolving a housing crisis is to get a Coordinated Entry assessment from one of the agencies listed below then follow their instructions for the next steps.
As a tenant, you are renting someone else’s property. What are your rights and responsibilities if you fall behind in your rent and are faced with eviction? Learn more about eviction and what you can do from the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania
For a listing of food pantries click here.
Share Food Program has broken ground on a 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Ridley Township, further expanding its commitment to Delaware County and increasing access to life-saving resources for residents facing hunger. Shown to the left at the ground breaking are some of the many people who helped make this distribution center a reality.
HAVE A LEGAL NEED? Expungements - Wills - Immigration - Housing Issues - Family Matters - and More, every 4th Monday of the month from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM by the CHESTER LEGAL CLINIC at the Salvation Army Chester Corps, 151 West 15th Street, Chester, PA 19013.
Call (215) 399-0064 to schedule a consultation. For more information visit Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia, www.CLCPhila.org
Please see links below to access the four day recorded training sessions for the 2022 Adult Systems Orientation
Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC) has opened an additional Direct Service Office in Upper Darby. Services coordinated will include referrals to County shelters and temporary emergency shelter as well as rental, utility assistance. New location is at: 7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, telephone (215) 382-6753
Inaugurada el 14 de septiembre, la Agencia de Acción Comunitaria del Condado de Delaware, Inc. (CAADC) abrirá una Oficina de Servicio Directo adicional en Upper Darby. Los servicios coordinados incluirán referencias a refugios del condado y refugios de emergencia temporales, así como asistencia para el alquiler y los servicios públicos. La nueva ubicación es: 7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, teléfono (215) 382-6753
988 has been designated as a new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. To learn more about the new 988 number visit here.
EPISCOPAL LEGAL AID is offering FREE legal advice to individuals who cannot afford private counsel. We are happy to discuss any non-criminal issue including: evictions, benefit questions, pending court cases, will, medical directives.
A representative of Episcopal Legal Aid will offer it for free, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, every second Wednesday of the month (please call to confirm), at Chester Eastside, 301 East 9th St., Chester, PA 19013, to individuals who cannot afford private counsel. For more information, call (610) 872-4812. [072122]
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. For further details and instructions on how to enroll, click here
The Homeless Services Coalition (HSC) of Delaware County provides these job postings as a service to the community. A listing does not imply an endorsement by the HSC. Contact the employer for more information.
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PA Delaware County Career Link One of the best places to start job exploration.
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AMAZON is now hiring for their Broomall, PA grocery store starting at $15.00 an hour with some positions higher. Visit here for more details.
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PennDOT is Hiring! Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in the transportation field? Are you ready to join the PennDOT team and gain valuable experience from a rewarding career? Available Positions: Transportation Equipment Operator A, Diesel and Construction, Equipment Mechanic & Maintenance Repairman 2. Apply today at employment.pa.gov
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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is looking for dedicated, energetic professionals with a passion to empower children, adolescents and adults. Requirements: minimum 21 years of age, valid driver’s license, HS Diploma/GED. Prior experience highly desired. Contact Amanda DiAndrea , Recruitment Specialist Tel: (610) 699-1238 adiandre@devereux.org or Danetta Muchison, Recruitment Specialist Tel: (610) 251-2045 dmuchiso@devereux.org
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EDSI Delaware County is dedicated to serving individuals with a criminal record and/or substance use disorder, with a variety of no cost services including employment opportunities, on the job training and industry specific Career Acceleration Programs. Contact Norman Brown, Jr., Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist, EDSI, 160 E. 7th Street, 1st Fl., Chester, PA 19013, (610) 876-4855 x1617, e-mail nbrown@edsisolutions.com
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UPS is HIRING PACKAGE HANDLERS, starting pay $17 up to $24 an hour depending on location. Contact Delaware County PA CareerLink, 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester, PA 19013, phone 610.447.3350. Also see jobs at UPSJob.com
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PECO is hiring, Customer Service Consultants, Energy Technicians and more. Visit PECO here. Once on page scroll down page to see current position available.
WHO: KeyStone Center is offering a series of free NARCAN® trainings for families.
WHAT: Trainings will help families gain information on how they can assist their loved one who is struggling with opiate dependence. We will provide information on addiction treatment resources, as well as teach you how to assist someone in the event of an overdose. Each participant will receive a free NARCAN® kit.
WHEN: All dates are Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
July 12, Sept. 27 and Oct 18
WHERE: Key Recovery Outpatient Services,
5000 Hilltop Dr., 2nd Floor Conference Room, Brookhaven, PA 19015
REGISTRATION: Please RSVP to Jennifer East at (484) 490-1066 or e-mail jennifer.east@uhsinc.com
OUR HISTORY: The Homeless Services Coalition (HSC) is one of the longest standing coalitions in the County and has been coordinating homeless services since 1991. Over 100 members from both public and private organizations invest their time and efforts toward achieving an integrated community-based system of care which prevents homelessness, provides necessary supports and opportunities to end homelessness.
OUR MISSION: The Homeless Services Coalition (HSC) exists to assist homeless people in Delaware County to become self-sufficient and to secure safe, affordable housing. The HSC promotes, coordinates and supports the development of homeless programs that provide comprehensive services including Outreach, Shelter, Supportive Services and Housing to homeless populations. Members of the HSC are committed to the development of close collaboration and cooperation among service providers, homeless persons, funding sources, religious groups, businesses, government and interested members of the community.
OUR GOVERNING BOARD (GB): Our GB is the arm of the HSC that has been established to oversee and approve all aspects of the operation of the Delaware County Continuum of Care (CoC) as specified under the HEARTH Act, 24 CFR 578. Further the GB acts on behalf of the CoC using the process established as a requirement by C.F.R. 578.7(a)(3) and in compliance with the conflict-of-interest requirements at 578.95(b). The GB is responsible for the approval and implementation of all CoC policies and procedures that includes but is not limited to, voting on funding priorities, GB business, bylaw updates and HEARTH ACT funding strategies or other matters that pertain to HUD CoC Funding and programming.
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