The Chester County Masketeers want to protect Chester County’s essential workers by providing them with homemade masks. Want to become involved? Volunteers are needed, with or without sewing skills! Chester County residents are being called upon to sew masks, donate materials, transport goods, and spread the word. To find out more visit www.chescomasketeers.com.
Category: Adult Resources
Paycheck Protection Program: Help for Small Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
PPPs are available through banks and credit unions. If yours isn’t offering PPP loans, please check area banks or contact the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry. Small businesses, eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, Tribal businesses, self-employed, and independent contractors are able to apply if they meet the size standard.
- For a top-line overview of the program CLICK HERE
- If you’re a borrower, more information can be found HERE
- The application for borrowers can be found HERE
Please visit the CCCBI website for information on the Paycheck Protection Plan and all other COVID-19 updates.
Organize your books like a librarian
A lot of people are taking this time at home to decorate, spring clean, and organize. Perhaps you’ve been wanting to tackle those unruly bookshelves? Or figure out just how many copies of The Catcher in the Rye you own?
Library Journal is releasing a multi-part weekly series on how to organize your books like a librarian. Part 1 addresses the Dewey Decimal System. Follow along with this weekly series and, if you decide to organize your books, share a photo with us on one of our social media pages!
https://www.facebook.com/ChesterCountyLibrary/
Resources for NONPROFITS during the COVID-19 pandemic – CCCF
The Chester County Community Foundation is working with county departments, philanthropic partners and nonprofits throughout the Chester County region to coordinate COVID-19 funding initiatives. Nonprofits, especially those that provide basic needs such as food, healthcare and financial support have an immediate increased need for unrestricted funding to meet heightened needs.
The 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.
Chester County Food Resources
For those in need of food resources, there is help available.
Call 2-11 or visit:
Chester County Food Bank: bit.ly/ChescoFoodBank
SNAP: bit.ly/ChescoSNAP
Nonprofit Grants and Funding Resources
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
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
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
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
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.
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