CCCHS 2022 Membership Discount - Renew Now! Helping Hands Articles Needed, Community Events & Activities, CATA Transportation Updates, Help with Mortgage, Rent and Utility Bills, Fuel Bank, COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Information, & More... |
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Hello, I hope everyone had a safe and restful holiday season! In keeping with tradition, we will NOT have a Membership Meeting in January. As of now, if we are safely able to do so, our goal is to meet in person at Calvary Church on February 2, 2022. We want this to feel like a kick-off and open house to a brand new year of CCCHS. We would encourage you to bring someone who hasn’t attended meetings or is new to human services to learn about what we do. We will remain masked and add extra seats for social distancing. Part of our February meeting will focus on one of our member benefits – writing Helping Hands articles for the Centre Daily Times. Sometimes we are unsure what to write or how to write an article to capture the attention of our readers. We’ll have the CDT with us to explain how to write for appeal and properly format for a newspaper style. We have an exciting year of CCCHS ahead of us and we are so thankful to you – our members! Remember the 2022 membership forms and dues can be paid now. The early bird discount will run until the end of February. Have a happy New Year! Melissa Bottorf CCCHS President PA Link to ADRC |
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** Membership Benefit ** Membership Meetings 2022We return to meeting on the 1st Wednesday of each month in February. Wednesday, February 2 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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IN-PERSON, MASKED, & SOCIALLY DISTANCED at Calvary Church 150 Harvest Fields Drive Boalsburg, PA 16827 *There will not be a virtual option for this meeting. |
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2022 Membership is Open! 2022 Membership rates remain unchanged! Early-bird Membership Special for Organizations Prior to February 28, 2022 is $60.00 Organization Rate From March 1 - $65.00 Individual Rate $20.00 | | |
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** Membership Benefit **Helping Hands Articles |
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The Centre Daily Times publishes CCCHS Member "Helping Hands" articles in the paper edition of the newspaper each Wednesday. Articles can be about member organizations, community resources, or upcoming events. We are in URGENT need of Articles for January and February! Please contact Natalie Depto-Vesey at deptoveseyn@upmc.edu to sign up for a 2022 date. |
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Recent Helping Hands Articles |
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Many Helping Hands Make Holidays Special for Our Families Connie Shulz | Park Forest Middle School |
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Help for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Leanne Lenz | Centre County United Way |
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Bridges to the Future Derek Reber | Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. |
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Free Overhead Projector The CCCHS have an older projector (not shown in the image) with VGA/RGB inputs and no HDMI. It most likely needs a converter cable for use with modern laptops. If you would like to give this projector a new home please email us at ccchs2@gmail.com |
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The Department of Health Relocates COVID-19 Testing Site For The General Public In Centre County on January 4th |
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The Department of Health Relocates Its COVID-19 Testing Site For The General Public In Centre County on January 4th This site is available through a partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI). Tuesday, January 4: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Effective January 4, the testing site will be moving to the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority at 253 Transfer Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Walk–in site; no appointment necessary. Dates: The testing site will remain open until further notice Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday - Saturday) No age limits for testing. Free. ID required. Individuals with insurance will be asked to provide an insurance card; however, no co-pay or any other cost is charged to the individual. Uninsured individuals will also be tested without cost to the person. Anyone needing to be tested may access this site regardless of residency.
https://centrecountypa.gov/2225/COVID-19-Testing-Site |
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CATA Provides Transportation to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites |
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CATA, as an essential service, is committed to providing transportation services to those living in the Centre Region and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, getting riders to essential jobs, medical care, etc., and working to meeting its mission of providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. CATA is able to make good on its commitment to drive jobs, the economy, and the community, in part by providing service to the various COVID-19 vaccine sites throughout the area. For information on transportation services provided to the various known vaccination sites in the area, please visit https://catabus.com/covid-vaccination/. Thank you in advance for helping get this information out to your respective groups! |
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Are you unable to leave your home but would like to get vaccinated?GIVE US A CALL! Center for Independent Living Empowering people with all disabilities by providing: resources, options, and disability related services needed to obtain individual FREEDOM in their lives. | | |
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Interfaith Human Services Centre County Fuel Bank Opens January 3, 2022. To qualify for Fuel Bank, clients must have been approved for LIHEAP and have used all the funds available before applying for the Fuel Bank. - There will not be the required class this year due to COVID.
- There will be extra questions to answer at intake.
- Qualified participants will receive a one-time delivery of 125 gallons.
You can contact the office at (814) 234-7731 or linda@interfaithhumanservices.org, if you have any questions. |
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Basic Fundraising for Small Nonprofits |
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST Location: Zoom Fundraising provides the lifeblood of Nonprofit Organizations! While there are many resources and learning tools available to organizations with dedicated development departments and budgets, for the small Nonprofit with limited resources it is often hard to decide where to begin. This workshop is designed to help you create a strategy that meets your fundraising goals while keeping your limited budget and personnel in mind. Fundraising for Small Nonprofits covers essential skills and techniques, such as: Getting better at explaining your Mission Being able to articulate your "Case For Support" Building more and deeper relationships Identification and Cultivation of Prospects Techniques to increase the number and size of donations How to Ask, Thank, and Appreciate
The workshop covers long used and tested techniques as well as the latest trends in Social Media and Special Event fundraising, especially for small to medium sized Nonprofits. Please note that, even though our presenters are Volunteers, a $10 Fee is charged to offset the administrative costs of this Seminar. |
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Where is the Shoe Bank?
In room 203 of the Wesley Student Center, which is attached to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. We are located in downtown State College, between Beaver and College Avenues, and between McAllister Street and Locust Lane. You may park for free in the Church lot at Locust Lane and Calder Way on Saturday mornings. Paid parking is available in the McAllister Street parking deck, or directly in front of or beside the Church and Wesley. Enter the Wesley Center on Locust Lane—there will be a sign outside at the red entry doors. |
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Event Timing: January 12, 2022, 6:30PM for socializing, 7:00PM business meeting begins
Event Address: 3 Dots Downtown, 137 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801
Contact: anna@scclandtrust.org |
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| | English Language Program - ESL Classes and Tutoring Mid-State Literacy Council’s Spring 2022 English language program begins January 24th! We offer classes and one-to-one tutoring for all levels. For more information, contact us by email mslc@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org or call 814-238-1809. | | |
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| | Volunteer to Teach Literacy Skills Mid-State Literacy Council is looking for community volunteers to teach adult students in English as a second language, reading, writing, computer literacy, and preparation for the GED. We provide training, materials, and ongoing support. Call Mid-State Literacy Council at (814) 238-1809 or email mslc@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org for more information. | | |
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Update on Service RestorationPress Release: December 17th, 2021 |
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Despite months of recruitment efforts and recent public input meetings, the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is announcing that services will remain at current full and reduced service levels come January 10 and for the foreseeable future as existing staffing does not allow for service restoration.
CATA thanks those riders and members of the public who attended its recent community input meeting held on Tuesday, December 7, and otherwise shared input on how service changes made in recent months have affected them personally. The insights gained from this feedback provide CATA’s service planning team with direction in the development of a plan for restoration moving forward as resources allow.
The key for the restoration of service continues to be the ability for CATA to provide and restore service that is, and will remain, reliable for its riders. As service is restored it may return in phases and may be altered or changed to more closely meet community needs.
CATA continues to recruit for many positions including that of bus operator and will further communicate with the public as additional information on service restoration becomes available.
For information on service routes and schedules, please visit www.catabus.com or contact CATA’s Customer Service Center at (814) 238-CATA(2282). For information on CATA’s bus operator positions and other open positions within the organization, and to apply, please visit catabus.com/careers. |
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CATA to Extend Discounted OnePass Sale Through April 2022 CATA is pleased to announce that it will extend its fifty percent discount on OnePasses and Youth Passes through the end of April 2022. OnePasses and Youth Passes (available to persons under the age of 18 years) are available in increments of one to twelve months and are normally available for purchase from CATA’s Customer Service Center for $86 and $26 per month, respectively. During this period, they will be made available for $43 and $13 per month, saving riders as much as $500 when purchasing a 12-month OnePass. Passes may be used for fare on both CATABUS fixed-route and CATAGO! microtransit service (currently available in Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, and Boalsburg) and provide unlimited use of the services. Read more below. |
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Sign-up for the nextAdvanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship (AMP) Training(YES to the Future Program for 17-24 yrs) Prepare for high-demand employment in manufacturing Short-term training Hands-on lab sessions to gain experience Interview with employers Receive support through the PA CareerLink® and YES to the Future Training Start Date - January 19
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Reserve your seat - apply to YES to the Future now! |
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Rent, Mortgage & Utility Assistance Centre County residents, residing in Centre County municipalities, (excluding State College Borough), may be able to receive assistance for rent, mortgage and utilities. If a resident is behind in such payments, due to loss of hours or employment related to COVID employment/business shut downs or illness they may be eligible to receive assistance, and should contact Centre Helps for more information. | | |
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Puzzlepalooza
Sunday, January 30, 2022 1-3 PM 12 yrs. and over $30R/$45NR Millbrook Marsh Nature Center |
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Did you become a Master at puzzles during quarantine? Gather your team of 2-4 people to show off your skills at Puzzlepalooza! Each team will race against each other to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle within the two-hour time limit. You also get to take the puzzle home with you! - Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams who complete their puzzles.
- Limited to the first 14 teams to register.
- Hot cocoa and snacks will be provided.
- We are also holding a Puzzle Swap as well. bring your old puzzles to exchange for a new-to-you puzzle.
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Submissions for the February Newsletter are due January 15. The newsletter is published by the 1st Monday of each month. Email Stravis@tiu11.org Start the subject line with "CCCHS Newsletter." |
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