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HARRISBURG, PA — As new federal rules tighten work and reporting requirements for food assistance, Pennsylvania officials have rolled out a new tool designed to help certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Food Aid Meets Federal Mandate as PA Unveils New Volunteer Path for SNAP Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Thirteen fifth-grade students from across Pennsylvania are turning crayons and creativity into a statewide weapon against drug abuse after their artwork was selected for the 2026 Drug-Free …
Kids’ Art Takes On Addiction in Pennsylvania’s 2026 Drug-Free Calendar Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — As winter tightened its grip on Southern Chester County, a caravan of donated coats, shoes, and toys arrived with a simple mission: bring warmth and relief …
Comcast Workers Bring Warmth to Chester County Families in Winter Drive Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A local ice rink became an unlikely hub of mentorship, gratitude, and holiday spirit this week as Sow Good Now hosted its fourth annual Jacobs & Jacobs …
Holiday Hockey With a Heart: Youth, Athletes Unite for Growing GiveBack Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A seasonal outpouring of generosity across Chester County is delivering holiday cheer to some of the community’s youngest and most vulnerable children, as the Chester County …
Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Chester County’s Youngest Learners Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched two sweeping actions this month that put state governments under renewed federal scrutiny, opening a civil rights investigation …
HHS Targets States Over Conscience Rights, Foster Care Benefit Seizures Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center turned a modest November food drive into a major windfall for families in need, collecting 787 pounds of non-perishable …
Museum Food Drive Shatters Goal, Delivers Nearly 800 Pounds to County Food Bank Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents and staff at Freedom Village at Brandywine rallied in recent weeks to support local families, delivering a significant boost to Reeceville Elementary School’s annual “Project …
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Freedom Village Delivers Holiday Cheer to Local School Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services on Tuesday announced the delayed opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, while also rolling out major new investments aimed …
LIHEAP Opens After Shutdown as PA Launches $25 Million Plan to Shore Up Child Care Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — When community needs meet access to care, lives are transformed. That’s the vision driving the collaboration between Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) and Equity Health Center in …
Building Health Equity in Coatesville: The CVIM and Equity Health Center Partnership Read More