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Small business supports healthcare workers in a BIG WAY

April 22, 2020

Moved by the dedication of healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19, Karen Thompson, Founder of Lace Silhouettes Lingerie (LSL Brands), wanted to express her appreciation and admiration for their determination and sacrifices by sending Wish Wraps to …

Dept. of Aging: Essential court functions  and legal assistance are available

April 22, 2020

As Pennsylvanians follow the Governor’s stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 emergency, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Office of Elder Justice in the Courts remind older adults …

Human Services issues personal care home and assisted living guidance, launches training program and learning network amid COVID-19 crisis

April 22, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued guidance to DHS-licensed personal care homes and assisted living residences and is launching education support and clinical coaching with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Temple University, …

Fraud Alert – Coronavirus scams

April 22, 2020

submitted by Michael D. Bannon, Director, Bucks County Consumer Protection / Weights & Measures

Bucks County Consumer Protection wants area residents to be aware that scams and misinformation related to the coronavirus pandemic unfortunately continue …

PUC urges consumers to know their options, seek out needed resources to keep utility bills affordable during COVID-19 pandemic

April 22, 2020

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers to understand the resources and options available to help keep utility service affordable during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and to contact their utilities for assistance before bills …

Pennsylvania launches COVID-19 job hiring portal

April 22, 2020

Pennsylvanians looking for work can now find life-sustaining businesses that are hiring through a new online COVID-19 job portal the Department of Labor & Industry has launched.

“Many life-sustaining businesses across Pennsylvania are hiring and this new portal …

Department of Aging offers online COVID-19 resource guide for older Pennsylvanians

April 22, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has launched an online COVID-19 resource guide to help older adults easily find useful information related to their health, safety and well-being.

The guide is housed on the department’s website under “COVID-19 Resource …

Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks continues to deliver meals during pandemic

April 17, 2020

During the Covid-19 crisis, Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks County is continuing to provide meal delivery service to our homebound clients community members who are seniors, handicapped, convalescent, or otherwise challenged to prepare their …

A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to Bucks residents

April 17, 2020

The A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation has announced that it will grant several partial scholarships for studies at colleges, universities, technical schools, nursing schools, and other accredited post-secondary institutions during the 2020-2021 academic year. …

Support & Referral Helpline created for Pennsylvanians in need of behavioral health resources and referrals during COVID-19 crisis

April 17, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced the launch of a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety …

Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments

April 17, 2020

The Social Security Administration recently announced that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department.

Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no later than early May.

SSI recipients …

Department of Banking and Securities warns of COVID-19-related investment schemes

April 17, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is warning investors of an anticipated surge in fraudulent investment schemes.

“As is so often the case during times of emergency, scammers will be looking to profit …