May Newsletter

 May Membership Meeting Details,

Community & COVID-19 Community Resources

Interns with Remote Working Skills, Pet Food Pantries, Meeting Presentations & Resources, Unemployment Compensation Updates, State Help Line, Free Online Professional Development Trainings & more...

Greetings CCCHS,  

Again, I want to take the opportunity to say another THANK YOU to all of you who are doing such amazing work in our community!

 

Resource sharing and networking is so important during this time and we want to make sure that members have the opportunity to access important resources/information. So, we have created a private facebook group for CCCHS members to seek and share resources, network with one another, ask questions, etc. If you haven't done so already, like us on Facebook and join the CCCHS Members - COVID-19 Info Sharing Group. Please feel free to use this as a platform to engage in helpful discussions with one another and share helpful tips and information!

 

We were so excited to see many of you on last month's membership meeting via Zoom. We will again be holding May's membership meeting via Zoom. Presentations will be provided by Marisa Vicere, Jana Marie Foundation and Ginger Cain, Housing Transitions. The next membership meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 6th at 12pm.

 

Although the 2020 Rose Cologne Volunteer Dinner had to be canceled, the CDT graciously offered to recognize CCCHS member agency volunteers. Make sure you pick up the May 3rd edition of the CDT to see all of the volunteers doing incredible work across member agencies!

 

If your organization is experiencing hardships at this time preventing you from paying your membership dues for 2020, please reach out to me, at hmoran@peerstarllc.com or 814-414-8028, to discuss options available to continue your status as a member.

 

Wishing you all health and wellness!

 

Heather Moran

CCCHS President

Peerstar, LLC

Zoom with Us!

Membership Meeting - May 6

The CCCHS membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th at 12:00 noon. It will take place virtually via a Zoom video conference. We are pleased to be able to stay connected with you through the use of technology during this time. Last month 67 participants successfully joined the meeting.

 

This month’s featured presenters will include Ginger Cain from The Home Foundation a division of Housing Transitions and Marisa Vicere from the Jana Marie Foundation.

 

The best way to join is through a computer so that you can view the presenters’ slides. If you do not have access to a computer, you may dial in by phone to hear the presentation.

Details to the right >>

 

If you’ve never joined a Zoom meeting before, here is a one-minute tutorial to show you how it works!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us

 

Meeting ID: 974 8504 4012

Meeting Password: 023232

 

One Tap: (if joining from a smart phone or tablet)

+16468769923,97485044012# US (New York)

 

Dial in by Phone Only:

+1 646 876 9923

 

We look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!

 

Best wishes for your continued

health and wellness,

 

CCCHS Board

Resources from the April Membership Meeting

 

Mount Nittany Community Needs Health Assessment

 

As a trusted local healthcare leader, Mount Nittany Health is committed to understanding and addressing the most pressing health and wellness concerns for our community. Therefore, every three years Mount Nittany Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and creates a corresponding implementation plan to address the health priorities identified by the CHNA.

 

The 2019 CHNA identified three priority areas based on the scope and severity of the issue affecting Centre County residents:

  • Behavioral health
  • Substance abuse
  • Chronic disease

 

Read more

 

If you have questions about the CHNA

please contact Jeannine Lozier, community

outreach coordinator, at

jlozier@mountnittany.org.

 
Community Health Needs Assessment Report
 

Rural Tax Advocacy Project

 

What We Do

  • Taxpayer representation in IRS controversies

  • Consultations about federal tax matters

  • Education about taxpayer rights and responsibilities

  • Advocacy to resolve systemic tax issues that affect low income and ESL taxpayers

Who We Serve

  • Low income Tax Payers

  • Taxpayers for whom English is a second language (ESL)

 

Client Help Line  844.675.7829

 

 
Program Flyer

Coronavirus Tax Relief: Economic Impact Payments

 

For information on the status of your Economic Impact Payment go to: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

 

For assistance with federal tax controversies contact MidPenn Legal Services Tax Clinic at 844-MPLS-TAX

 
MidPenn Legal Services

MidPenn Legal Services

Social Security Disability for Crime Victims

Securing Economic Rights for Victims with Disabilities Program

 

MidPenn Legal Services has received a federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The purpose of the program is to help crime victims whose disability has a nexus to the victimization to obtain Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI).

 

Who is Eligible for Service?

●Crime victims in Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin counties

●Including but not limited to domestic violence survivors

●A victim of a crime who is unable to work because of a disability related to victimization

See presentation slides for more details

Presentation Slides & Referral Form

48th Annual Rose Cologne Volunteer Recognition

Recognition for your Volunteers

 

 

Although the Rose Cologne Volunteer Dinner will not be rescheduled for 2020, the CDT has graciously offered to recognize nominated volunteers.

 

Check out the Sunday, May 3rd edition of the Centre Daily Times for CCCHS member agency nominated volunteers!

 

 

 

 

Recent & Upcoming Helping Hands Articles

Housing Transitions: New Ways of Providing Services

Karl Gassmann |Housing Transitions

 

Local For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Businesses Need Your Support

David Panko | Patton Township Business Association

 

Keep checking our website for the latest articles.

 
Full Helping Hands Articles

COVID-19 Resources

CCCHS Facebook

COVID-19 Discussion Group

 

Did you know?

 

CCCHS has a private facebook group to discuss issues and concerns around COVID-19 in Centre County? Join the group to pose questions about something you or your agency is struggling with during this time or post your resources that may help others. View our facebook page and simply

"Join" the group!

 

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Gowns
There is a critical need for gowns at this time. Click here for basic gown templates. 

 

Face Masks
There are a variety of face mask templates online. Here is a link to one of our favorites, because it includes a pocket for a filter to be added for extra protection.

 

Face Shields
Face shields are critical PPE in the fight against COVID-19. Do you have access to a laser cutter? Click here for a template that shows how you can create a protective face shield for about $1 in under a minute.

 

There are a variety of other wonderful videos and templates available across the web. Talk with your local senior living community to see what styles they prefer.

Send in the Gowns Info

You should file for regular UC (Unemloyement Compensation) if you have an employer and

  • you have been laid off, or
  • your hours have been reduced through no fault of your own, or
  • you cannot work because a medical or public official has directed you to quarantine or self-isolate because of COVID-19 exposure, symptoms, or a positive diagnosis; or
  • you are caring for someone who is suspected of having or has tested positive for COVID-19.

 

You should file for PUA if you are ineligible for regular UC because you have lost income due to COVID-19 and

  • are self-employed, or
  • are seeking part-time work, or
  • lack sufficient work history, or
  • have exhausted all rights to regular UC or extended benefits. 
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) FAQs
 

Pet Pantries

 

The Pennsylvania Animal Response Team (PART) website now has a special tab devoted to COVID-19.

 

The tab shows an updated map of pet pantries along with other animal related information as it pertains to COVID-19.

 

For more information, visit the new website address at

www.paanimalresponse.org.

 

 

 

 
COVID-19 Resources for Pets
 

For Emergency Food Needs

 

Call your local Food Pantry

or

Housing Transitions: 814.237.5508

or

Centre Helps: 814.237.5585

 

 
Food Pantry List & Location Map

Lifeline Telephone and Broadband Assistance Program

 

Lifeline is a federal government benefit that provides eligible low-income consumers a monthly discount on their phone or internet bill. The benefit can be used for voice (telephone), Broadband internet Access Service (or BIAS, usually called internet service), or a combined telephone/internet service product from a landline or wireless provider. The program provides a $7.25 per household, per month discount on landline or wireless voice service and a $9.25 per household, per month discount on your wireless or landline internet service. The discount appears in the form of a reduction on the service provider’s bill. A service provider may also offer you the minimum Lifeline Program with no additional charges. The rules and amounts of support can change over time.

 

A consumer qualifies for Lifeline if they are at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines or participate in specific federal programs, including: Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans’ Pension and Survivor Benefit, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

<< More Information >>

 
Stay Connected Flyer

Resources and Options to keep Utility Services Affordable during the Pandemic

 

Press Release - April 08, 2020

HARRISBURG – 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 become past-due.

 

“A major focus right now is to help consumers understand that there are many resources available to keep their utility bills affordable, but they need to speak up,” said PUC Chairman Gladys Dutrieuille.

 
PUC Managing Utility Bills Flyer

PA Housing Finance Agency

 

 Resources for people impacted

by the Coronavirus

 
Website

Free, downloadable COVID-19 Back To Work Playbook from Catalyst Connection

 

The playbook was designed for use by manufacturing facilities, but many parts can be pulled out to help any industry.

 

Catalyst Connection is a private not-for-profit organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They provide consulting and training services to small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania, accelerating revenue growth and improving productivity.

 

www.catalystconnection.org

 
Download the complimentary Back-to-Work Playbook

Updates & Resources

Wellness of Grief during the Pandemic: A Virtual Gathering
 

When: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Where: Zoom


Join us in a conversation about many types of losses and grief we may be experiencing during a pandemic and ways to enhance our wellness within it. We’ll hear from panelists: and we’ll also have opportunities for virtual breakout groups.  See outreach event flyer below for full details.

 

Please RSVP by emailing Jackie@JackieHook.com, calling 814-404-0546 or by visiting the Koch Funeral Home Facebook page by Monday, May 4.

 

For more information, visit the Bereavement Gatherings and Events page on the Koch Funeral Home website,

www.kochfuneralhome.com.

 
Community Outreach Events May & June

PA Link to Aging & Disability Resources

Senior Bullying - Zoom Training

(no cost to attend)

 

Date: Thursday, May 14

Time: 9:00am -11:00am

Where: Zoom

Register: www.palink8.com or

mbottorf2016@gmail.com

 

Presented by Pamela Countouris, Certifiied Bullying prevention specialist. During this seminar there will be interactive activities among participants in problem solving for various types of bullying behaviors.

 

  • A packet of activities will be provided for participants to implement with seniors to promote a pro-social and caring environment among residents.
  • A pre-questionnaire will also be included to be given to residents to determine the types of bullying behavior they have witnessed and experienced.
  •   A post-questionnaire will also be shared  to see if these issues have improved.

View flyer for more details.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

& Wesley Foundation Closure Notices

 

  • St. Paul’s United Methodist Church & Wesley Foundation office and buildings are closed.
  • The St. Paul’s Shoe Bank, Wesley’s Closet, and Abba Java Coffeehouse are closed until further notice.
  • The Bread Basket Community Kitchen hosted in St. Paul’s Social Room, is now closed for the rest of the PSU semester and will reopen in August.

Are you looking for an Intern?

 

Students from the following programs

are available:

  • Software Development and Programming
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering Technology
  • Business Administration Management-Marketing


In addition to program focused skills, we

have prepared students in online collaboration applications and content management systems.


The internship is 330 hours over a 10-12 week period. It can be paid or unpaid.


Interested?

Contact Career Services for more info: careerservices@southhills.edu

 
Flyer

 

Senior Expo, May 21

at the Nittany Mall - Canceled.

 

It will not be rescheduled.

LCC Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic & Event Guidelines

 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with current recommendations from professional health care organizations,  we are working to reschedule and postpone our events.We will update our website with the pertinent information as we have it.

 

Please continue to visit our website for updates on our program days and public events. 

 

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this developing situation. Please read more here.

Local Businesses

Need Workers Now!

 

Know someone who needs a job?

Go to PA CareerLink® website

&

PA CareerLink® Centre County

Facebook Page

to see local job information.

 

Know Someone who needs Advice? 

Email Ellen Struble, Workforce Specialist estruble@tiu11.org

AAUW State College Postpones Annual Book Sale

 

In response to the COVID-19 virus, the AAUW State College Used Book Sale, originally scheduled for May 9-12, 2020,

has been postponed until further notice.

We are working to reschedule the event

for later in the year.

 

We appreciate the help and support of the community as we work through this challenging time. The sale raises funds for local scholarships and community grants that advance equity for women and girls.

 

Visit aauwstatecollege.org or email AAUW State College aauw.statecollege@gmail.com

for more information.

WATCH Project Update

 

During this time the WATCH staff are teleworking and continue to support individuals.

We are still accepting new applications and taking referrals.

 

Thanks for your support!

 
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Is your Agency or Business Hiring?

 

Over 7,000 people filed for Unemployment Compensation in Centre County last week!

 

PA CareerLink® Centre County can help share information about your jobs via our pacareerlink.pa.gov website, constant contact emails and our Facebook page. 

 

We are also sharing COVID-19 Community Resources with our customers.

 

Contact Sarah Travis stravis@tiu11.org for assistance with your hiring needs

or to share community resources.

YES to the Future Career & Employment Program

 

Now "accepting applications" from youth aged 16-24 who want help with finding jobs, trying out jobs, and planning for their future career path.

 

Call or text Tammy

570.380.3806

 
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Professional Development Opportunities

May 1st and May 8th

 

Are you leading a team that now includes staff who are working from home?

 

Check out two new live, remote workshops being offered by Angela Hummel Consulting!

Email Cher Harpster charpster@tiu11.org

to receive a Zoom link to

attend either of these sessions.

 

Read more about Angela by clicking here.

 
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Submissions for the June newsletter are due by May15th.

We understand that things are changing every day.

We will endeavor to include late submissions after the deadline.

 

Email Stravis@tiu11.org

Start the subject line with "CCCHS Newsletter."

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