Berwick Borough

Columbia County Housing Authority and Community Strategies Group are administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for Columbia County. ERAP is available to provide rent and utility assistance to households experiencing arrears and hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To qualify, households must be below 80% of the area median income, and one of the meeting one of the following criteria: (1) have delinquent rents or utilities; (2) have an eviction o...r utility shut-off notice due to late or non-payment; or (3) have a risk of homelessness or housing instability. To begin the application process, please follow the link below. Additionally, the redevelopment authority is offering assistance for mortgage relief for households facing delinquency as a result of COVID-19. Interested parties should contact Matthew Hess directly at (570) 394-4633 or [email protected].

Grant applications are being accepted for the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP). It is the intent of CHIRP to provide qualifying businesses (those with NAICS codes of 721 or 722 that provide accommodations, food or drink to the public) with grants to assist in covering the business' lost revenue and associated operating expenses due to COVID-19. For information, and the application, can be found by following the link below. The grant application window closes June 15, but it is expected that funds may be exhausted earlier; if interested, please begin the application process immediately. This is NOT the same as the Borough's previous restaurant grant.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Raise the Region 2021 is happening now. From now until midnight, a number of local non-profit organizations are asking for your help to keep their doors open and their services rolling. We know it's been a tough year for a lot of people, but if you're in a position financially where you're able, we ask that you consider supporting one of these great local causes, so that they in turn can continue to support the Greater Berwick Community!

Due to poor weather last week, tomorrow’s rain date will be utilized.