by 2-1-1 SEPA | Feb 4, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog, Uncategorized |
Will your child be 5 before September 1, 2015? If so, we have news for you! Kindergarten Registration for the School District of Philadelphia for the 2015-2016 school year will be held January 20 through May 29. To register, simply visit your neighborhood school and...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Jan 15, 2015 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog, Uncategorized |
For thousands of households across our region, accessing the right resources during tax season is critical in obtaining a full tax refund. The simple truth is that when taxes are done right, the result could mean valuable tax credits and refunds that go a long way in...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Dec 1, 2014 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
One out of every five Americans will come down with the flu this year, but you don’t have to be one of them. Flu shots are the most effective way to stop the flu before it stops you. That’s why FamilyWize is working with Walgreens, United Way, and other...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Nov 15, 2014 | 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 | Nov 7, 2014 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting — even for one day — smokers will be...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Nov 5, 2014 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
Know the difference between Ebola and the Flu! Symptoms may be similar in the early stages, but listed above are key differences to watch for. Some important points to remember: The risk of getting sick with Ebola is very low in the U.S. Ebola patients can only spread...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Oct 15, 2014 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
Recent Atlantic City casino closings and other layoffs throughout New Jersey have placed many families in hardship. If you are one of the thousands facing a sudden loss of income, you may find resources on the NJ 2-1-1 website that will help. Take advantage of the...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Oct 12, 2014 | 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 3, 2014 and run through April 3, 2015: Cash Program Cash grants...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Jul 1, 2014 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
In response to the fact that 41% of Philadelphians do not have access to a computer or the Internet, a citywide coalition of community-based groups banned together to create Keyspot. Keyspot offers over 70 locations primarily in North, South and West Philadelphia...
by 2-1-1 SEPA | Jul 1, 2014 | SEPA 2-1-1 Blog |
During the school year, thousands of students eat free or reduced-price meals at school. When school is out and kids aren’t receiving that food, they face higher risks for hunger and malnutrition. The Summer Food Service Program was created in 1975 to help to fill...
