Category: Adult Resources

Nonprofit Grants and Funding Resources

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Do you work for a nonprofit and are looking for funding during this uncertain time? Check out the links below to find funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal level!

The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations gives a breakdown of the loan options available through the CARE Act here. They also created a list of funding opportunities at the federal and state level as well as foundations funding relief that can be found here.

Candid created a list of funds for Coronavirus relief that are available for a variety of areas of the country. They also have news and other information about funding during the Coronavirus for foundations as well as nonprofits found here.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has information about emergency loans for Coronavirus relief that can be used by nonprofits and small businesses. They included a checklist as well so you can see if your nonprofit is eligible.

The Chester County Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund provides flexible resources to Chester County nonprofits that are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of this outbreak.

The Chester County Economic Development Council is also offering grant management for grants that stimulate job creation and economic growth within the region. For more information, click here.

Face Mask Guidance from CCHD

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The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) has published useful information about wearing face masks. It includes why we should be wearing fabric masks and the correct methods of wearing, removing, and washing them. There are also links for instructions on making masks, including a no-sew option. The CCHD is also maintaining a Coronavirus COVID-19 page with links to data maps, social distancing guidelines, and other useful information. Find it here: https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19.

Wings for Success providing modified services

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Since its founding, Wings for Success has helped more than 11,800 women obtain the clothing, advice, and employment preparation needed to become self-sufficient.

In response to Governor Wolf’s recent order, they will be closed to the public until further notice but offering curbside clothing pickup. If you need clothing, please call 610-644-6323 or fill out our online client appointment request form. We will still be taking calls remotely during business hours.

For more information, visit https://wingsforsuccess.org/covid-19-resources/.

En respuesta a la reciente orden del gobernador Wolf, estaremos cerrados al público hasta nuevo aviso. Si necesita ropa, llame al 610-644-6323 o complete un formulario de solicitud en línea. Seguiremos recibiendo llamadas de forma remota durante el horario comercial.

Read gardening magazines online with Flipster

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Digital copies of Horticulture and Organic Gardener magazines are available from the library through Flipster to read from home! Read the most recent issues, or enjoy browsing through several years of back issues.

To start exploring on your computer, visit chescolibraries.org, select “Downloads,” scroll down the page to click on the Flipster image, and then enter your CCLS library card number. You can also download the Flipster app to get started on your mobile device.

Job Postings from PA CareerLink Chester County

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The PA CareerLink Chester County Business Services Team has identified a number of new job opportunities with local employers since the start of the Coronoavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Employers are currently interviewing and actively hiring for many of these positions. Click on the links below to access more information on these jobs and how to apply.
New job listings as posted by Chester County employers in PA CareerLink
New, Hot Jobs as identified by PA CareerLink® Chester County’s
Business Service Team
Job opportunities identified by our partner at the Chester County
Economic Development Council.
Job Lists are updated several times a week. Visit the website for updated job postings and for other services they are making available remotely.

Your online book world – reviews, talk and recommendations

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One of the best things about reading books is hearing what others are saying and learning about new books on the horizon.

To get started, you can access a wealth of information on our website  https://chescolibraries.org/books-movies-music and online with your library card. Take a look:

  • Library Reads – a monthly list highlighting library staff picks from across the country
  • Novelist Plus – recommended reads in fiction and nonfiction
  • NextReads – Sign up to receive free monthly or bimonthly NextReads emails loaded with great book suggestions.
  • Staff Picks – book recommendations by our library staff

For reviews in the The New York Times sign in here with your library card to access a wealth of book-related sections:

  • Best Sellers
  • Book Reviews
  • Book Review Podcasts
  • By the Book – Writers on literature and the literary life
  • Children’s Books
  • Crime – Roundups of crime novels by Marilyn Stasio in The New York Times Book Review
  • Globetrotting – Sneak preview of books coming out in 2020 from around the world
  • Now Read This – A book club from PBS NewsHour and The New York Times

Read book reviews on The Philadelphia Inquirer online or access the daily Philadelphia Inquirer here.

And on Flipster – access The New Yorker and the New York Review of Books

For more ideas and to reserve your next read, hop over to our digital collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks here.

Happy reading everyone!

 

Learn More About Tonight’s Super Pink Moon

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Tonight’s moon will be a Pink Moon. This article explains that “this full moon is a supermoon. The term “supermoon” was coined by the astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 and refers to either a new or full Moon that occurs within 90% of perigee, its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit.” Read the “Watch the Skies” section of the article to find out how to get the best visual of tonight’s rare moon.

Master Gardeners answer your gardening questions!

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Have questions about gardening? The Chester County Master Gardener Program is still here to help while physical offices are closed! They’re operating their Garden Hotline remotely and are available to answer your gardening questions via email.

Also, starting on April 17th, expert Master Gardeners and Extension Educators from across the state will be answering questions during a new live show, “Garden Hotline LIVE.” You can submit a question or learn more about how to tune in by visiting the Garden Hotline page and scrolling down to the “Garden Hotline LIVE” section.

Happy gardening!