by 2-1-1 SEPA | Jan 26, 2016 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
Now that tax season is upon us, 2-1-1 has been alerted that local residents are being scammed by callers pretending to be from the US Treasury or IRS. Scammers demand immediate payment, identifying information, often with threatening or aggressive techniques like...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Jan 22, 2016 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
Winter weather can bring heavy snow, icy streets and sidewalks, dangerous wind chills, and power outages. Be Ready. Make a Plan. Get what you need. Use Philly OEM’s Winter Weather Guide to...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Oct 29, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law put in place comprehensive health insurance reforms that will roll out over a series of years. Some of these reforms are focused on health insurance companies and mandates for coverage,...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Oct 20, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
November 1 is the first day of the third open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, which runs until January 31. During this time, Pennsylvanians will have the opportunity to enroll in quality, affordable health coverage or renew their plan if they already...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Oct 15, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal grant program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills. This year, all three LIHEAP programs will begin on November 2, 2015 and run through April 1, 2015: Cash Program Cash grants...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Sep 23, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
We are pleased to welcome Pope Francis to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families this weekend because he reminds us of the importance of giving back to the communities where we live, work, and play. Helping one another is at the core of United Way’s mission....
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Apr 6, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
Volunteering is at the core of United Way’s mission. United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s Get Connected website is an online volunteer portal that makes it easy for volunteers to find opportunities that suit them and for nonprofit organizations...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Mar 19, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
Free Dental Care available for children & teens during the week of March 30th to April 3rd as part of the Give Kids a Smile! Children’s Dental Access Program. Participating dental offices are located in Southeast Delaware County and West Philadelphia. This...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Feb 26, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog, Uncategorized |
EITC, Earned Income Tax Credit, is a benefit for working people who have low to moderate income. A tax credit means more money in your pocket. It reduces the amount of tax you owe and may also give you a refund. But first, you must file and claim the credit to receive...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Feb 11, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog, Uncategorized |
With the launch of 2-1-1 SEPA two years ago today, residents of the five-county Southeastern Pennsylvania region have gained access to free, confidential health and human services in their local communities. By dialing a free, easy-to-remember phone number, 2-1-1...
