New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/#4-2020-2
4-20-20 Phone Call: This is an important message from Franklin County Housing Authority to our residents and participants regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Our office is not open to visitors at this time. Drop off payments and paperwork in the drop box in the lobby. Please call the office to ask questions about your rent, or report a problem. Income changes need to be put in writing in an email to your management aide or property manager, or placed in the drop box. We are only doing emergency work orders at this time. We are only doing initial home inspections. We have closed community spaces and postponed events. Please stay home and stay safe. This type of phone call is for information only.
CORONAVIRUS STEPS IMPLEMENTED BY FCHA
- Offices are not open for visitors at the front desk at this time. Please use the white payment drop box located inside for payments. In our effort to limit the spread of virus, please call the office. Continue to contact us to report income changes, ask questions about your rent, or report a problem. (Please note that your obligations under your lease or voucher remain unchanged.) You may be asked to mail, fax or email documents for later validation so that we can continue to perform our necessary work to meet your housing needs. Resident service staff will talk with you by telephone instead of visiting your home.
- All non-emergency Public Housing inspections will be postponed until further notice. Emergency inspections may still be conducted by Property Maintenance and in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
- Effective immediately and until further notice, FCHA will only be conducting emergency service repairs. Residents with emergency maintenance work orders should continue to report it the office.
- We have closed some community spaces and postponed events, because experts are discouraging meetings and gatherings.
In order to provide necessary food items to our residents, Fresh Express on Tuesday, June 29, 2020 will be held as scheduled.
CHAMBERSBURG FRESH EXPRESS PRECAUTIONARY MEASUREMENTS FOR JUNE 29, 2020
- Start time will be approximately 9 AM at the Community Center at 440 W. Washington St.
- No one can access the area before this time nor can tenants line up or stand in groups.
- You MUST wear a mask for the entire duration that you are waiting in line until exiting line.
- Please utilize the markers on the ground for social distance from the person next to you in line as this is the recommended distance from the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Limit physical contact with others.
- If you see more than 5 people in line, please wait in your car or away from the line until those 5 people are served, then you can join the line. Please keep in mind distribution of food is the same regardless if you are served first or last.
- FCHA staff will be wearing gloves during this distribution and will pre-box/bag all food items. These boxes tend to be heavy; please make arrangements to carry your food home or to your car. FCHA will not be able to assist in getting the items to your home/car.
- Lysol spray, hand sanitizer and sanitizer wipes will be present to aid staff in safe distribution.
- An FCHA representative will be signing everyone in to limit the touching of writing instruments.
- If you do not wear a mask, follow social distancing and the 5 per group recommendations, you will not be served. Further noncompliance will result in the event ending immediately.
WAYNESBORO FRESH EXPRESS PRECAUTIONARY MEASUREMENTS FOR JUNE 29, 2020
- Start time will be approximately 11 AM behind the 202 Elder Avenue office.
- No one can access the area before this time nor can tenants line up or stand in groups.
- You MUST wear a mask for the entire duration that you are waiting in line until exiting line.
- Please utilize the markers on the ground for social distance from the person next to you in line as this is the recommended distance from the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Limit physical contact with others.
- If you see more than 5 people in line, please wait in your car or away from the line until those 5 people are served, then you can join the line. Please keep in mind distribution of food is the same regardless if you are served first or last.
- FCHA staff will be wearing gloves during this distribution and will pre-box/bag all food items. These boxes tend to be heavy; please make arrangements to carry your food home or to your car. FCHA will not be able to assist in getting the items to your home/car.
- Lysol spray, hand sanitizer and sanitizer wipes will be present to aid staff in safe distribution.
- An FCHA representative will be signing everyone in to limit the touching of writing instruments.
- If you do not wear a mask, follow social distancing and the 5 per group recommendations, you will not be served. Further noncompliance will result in the event ending immediately.
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Program Updates/Other Important Information
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Chambersburg Cares |
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Economic Impact Payment Information Center |
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center |
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Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries |
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Learn how to file for Unemployment Benefits |
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Credit Card Relief |
https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/articles/coronavirus-credit-card-relief |
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Student Loan Forbearance Information |
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Free & Low Cost Internet Plans |
https://www.digitalinclusion.org/free-low-cost-internet-plans |
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Businesses Offering Reunds |
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BOPiC’s Annual Summer Education Enrichment Program canceled this summer, more info to come |
https://www.facebook.com/BOPICinc/posts/2866741666751846?__tn__=-R |
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First Start Partnerships Accepting Applications still for Head Start until April 30th |
https://firststartpartnerships.org/how-to-apply/apply-online/ |
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Popular Resources
Food Resources
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Daily List of Meals for Kids
Vist Here for more information
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Starting on Monday 3/30, CASD will be distributing only one day a week of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches.
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Free grab & go lunch and breakfast for each child present
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Meals will be served at St. Thomas and Mercersburg. All meals are grab and go, kids 18 and under will eat for free. Adults will be charged $2 for breakfast and $3 for lunch.
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Drive through bagged lunches will be provided on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for children and teens aged 1-18. Children/ Teens must be in the vehicle to receive lunch.
10655 Antrim Church Road |
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Starting April 2nd, Sheetz will be offering a free bagged lunch to children in the community. Participating Sheetz:
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Bagged lunch to school aged children while supplies last
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2 slices of pizza and a beverage
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Two slices of pizza and a drink free to any school-aged child in need
Also offering free pizza for families in need (for a limited time). Just mention that you saw this Facebook post. |
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Pizza for school kids, must show school ID
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- Pizza and a beverage
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Cheese Pizza or Kid’s Pasta for Greene Township Elementary students
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Slice of cheese pizza or a Bambino and a juice box to St. Thomas Elementary students in cooperation with Sites Garage.
3218 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA |
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100 meals donated daily to the YMCA parking lot for school aged children. Sponsored by Veroni Cafe and Historic Texas Lunch
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Partnering with Chick-fil-A to offer a hot meal to students who qualify for free/reduced lunches.
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Free bagged lunches for any child 18yrs or younger. First come, first serve.
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School and Leisure Resources
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Scholastic set up a ‘Learn From Home’ website with four categories: PreK and Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6+. Each section is already equipped with one week of content for students with 15 additional days.
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Children’s Museums |
https://childrensmuseums.blog/2020/03/24/virtual-activities-for-families/ |
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Zoo America |
Virtual Zoo Visits https://www.facebook.com/ZooAmerica |
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Switcheroo Zoo |
Learn about amazing animals - www.switcheroozoo.com |
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Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari |
Facebook Live Streams https://www.facebook.com/events/2915534028492292/?event_time_id=2915534101825618 |
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Explore.org Live Nature Cams |
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Monteray Bay Acquarium |
Live Underwater Videos - |
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Nat Geo for Kids |
Learn about geography & animals - www.kids.nationalgeogrpahic.com |
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Into the Book |
Practice reading strategies - www.readin.ecb.org |
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Seussville |
Hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends www.seussville.com |
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ABC YA |
Practice math and reading www.abcya.com |
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Fun Brain |
Play games while practicing math and reading www.funbrain.com |
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PBS Kids |
Learn while hanging out with your favorite characters - www.pbskids.org |
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Star Fall |
Practice phonics skills with these read along stories www.starfall.com |
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Storyline Online |
Stories read by movie stars www.storylineonline.net |
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Highlights Kids |
Read, play games and conduct science experiments www.highlightskids.com |
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Learn in Color |
Math, social studies, science and more www.learnincolor.com |
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Free Subscriptions |
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Penn State Free Courses |
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Local Libraries |
Offering curb side pick-up and ebooks – call for more details |
Other Resources
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Comcast Offering Free Internet |
Comcast's Internet Essentials program, normally available to qualified low-income customers for $9.95 per month will be offered free for 60 days to new customers. |
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Counseling Helpline |
The Statewide Support & Referral Helpline is staffed by skilled and compassionate staff that are available 24/7 to respond to those struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency. Staff at the Helpline refer callers to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs. The toll-free, round-the-clock support line is officially operational. The number to call is 1-855-284-2494 - For TTY, dial 724-631-5600 |
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United Healthcare Emotional Support |
• Our emotional support line is here for you to call any time at 1-866-342-6892. This 24/7 Optum Help Line is staffed by professionally trained mental health experts. It is free of charge and open to anyone. • On-demand emotional support is also available to you through Sanvello, a free mobile app that can help you cope with stress, anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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WellSpan Health Billing Assistance |
Please call the following numbers during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. In Adams, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties, please call (877) 631-4262 for customer service or (717) 851-5051 for financial assistance. In Franklin and Cumberland counties, please call (717) 267-7409 and select the appropriate service. |
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Clear Captions |
Free captioning for those with hearing loss Call 717-858-3073 |
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Child Care |
Department of Human Services Creates Online Tool for Essential Workers to Find Child Care Providers with Approved Waivers, Reminds Operating Providers of COVID-19 Safety Recommendations https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DHS_details.aspx?newsid=507 Look up your area: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/…/…/Pages/Coronavirus-Child-Care.aspx |
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US Census |
More than half of Franklin County has not responded to the 2020 Census. Click here to complete it if you haven’t already https://www.pa.gov/census - the Census is important for funding in our communities! |
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Vote by Mail |
You can now vote by mail due to Covid-19. Check out the link for an application: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin |
Volunteer / Donate
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Our Franklin County Senior Center is urgently asking for donations of shelf-stable food. If you would like to help our food-insecure seniors during this time, please scroll through these images to learn how you can help! |
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Donate through WellSpan |
There are several ways that you can help your community during these difficult times! Community members can make a donation, donate supplies (face masks, gowns, hand sanitizer), donate blood, and give food by following instructions in the link here: https://www.wellspan.org/coronavirus/i-want-to-help WellSpan Health is also providing emergency community partnership grants to help support community partners during this time of need. Specific information on the Slow the Spread Grant Program can be found here: https://gotomygrants.com/public/opportunities/details/ec189020-7474-4b5e-92cd-8447007263ab |
