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Interested in early voting in Philadelphia? Tomorrow, Tuesday 10/27, is the last day you can apply for a mail in ballot and vote in one visit at the City's mail-in voting centers! You can use this map to find one near you. https://www.phila.gov/voting/#/

COVID-19 Rental Assistance, from the City of Philadelphia, is helping tenants stay in their homes. We've created 2 how-to videos on applying for assistance, designed with new computer users in mind. To watch these, check them out on the library's blog! https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4328

Tutor.com, a service available through the Free Library, is offering a free webinar for parents of K-12 students! It will cover helpful ways parents can support their children in school in these uncertain times. Visit here for more: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/7165051495376644879

How is arts education responding to a changed world of programming in virtual space? These panel discussions are exploring new solutions and ideas! You can register for the webinar using the link below. https://drexel.edu//news/2020/Sept/creative-conversations/

Khan Academy provides free online learning resources in a wide variety of subjects, from mathematics, to computer science, to SAT test prep. There are free tools for teachers, students, and parents. Learn more and sign up for courses here: https://www.khanacademy.org/

This week is National Digital Inclusion Week. To further the conversation on digital equity in Philly, the Technology Learning Collaborative is hosting a free webinar on PHLConnectED and the Digital Navigators program! For more info, see the link below! http://ow.ly/yJ2150BJIpJ

California State Parks are providing free online learning experiences for K-12 students through their Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students program, aka PORTS. Learn more here: https://www.ports-ca.us/

Want a one-stop-shop for safer voting in the upcoming election? At these 17 satellite locations, you can register to vote, fill out your ballot, and/or drop off your mail-in ballot - all at the same time! https://billypenn.com//philadelphia-early-voting-satellit/ #election #2020 #phillyvotes

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Make sure you are able to exercise your right to vote in this election. Learn about how to register to vote, polling place info, and how to vote by mail in PA with this guide! https://www.pa.gov/guides/voting-and-elections/ #election2020 #vote

Are you a landlord who needs to complete your side of the Phase 2 emergency rental assistance program application? This walk-through video, made with the help of the folks at PHDC, may be helpful with guiding you through the process. The Phase 2 emergency rental assistance program relieves tenants who have lost income due to COVID-19. It benefits both tenants and landlords, by keeping tenants in their homes, and ensuring landlords a steady stream of income. Recently, monthly... assistance amounts have been increased to $1500 per household. Applications are being accepted through Sept 30th, 2020. Are you a tenant? See yesterday's post with our video guide for the tenant application! We hope these videos are helpful to you! When you're ready to begin applying, visit: phlrentassist.org. #covid19 #rentalassistance #philadelphia #housing

Did you know that the COVID-19 emergency rental assitance program has increased it's monthly aid amount to $1,500 per month per household? Want to learn how to go through the application process as a tenant? Watch our guide on applying below! If you are landlord, you can also see our video guide on how to complete your side of the application in our videos library. Applications are being accepted through September 30, 2020. These video guides was designed with new computer us...ers and accessibility in mind. When you're ready to apply, please visit: https://phlrentassist.org/ #covid19 #rentalassistance #housing #help #philadelphia

The 2020 census data effects your community's government representation, funding, and services for the next decade. Your answers matter, and you can respond today. https://2020census.gov/en.html #census2020

Interested in voting by mail in PA? Be sure to register for your mail-in-ballot ASAP! To check your voter registration status, and get started with requesting your ballot online, visit PA Voter Services: https://www.votespa.com//Pag/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx #election2020 #mailinballot #pavotes

Please fill out the Census at https://my2020census.gov/ ASAP if you haven’t yet. The Census helps Philadelphia get funding for Medicaid, free lunch & more! You... can also complete the Census at 844-330-2020 or by mail (check your mail!) EVERYONE can get counted no matter their race, immigration status, age, or gender. See more