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On Wednesday, January 27, the Westmoreland Housing Alliance Team will be conducting the annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count in our Community. We are asking for ...3 things: 1) Share your knowledge. If you are aware of locations in Westmoreland County where you frequently see people sleeping on the streets, in tents, or other places not meant for habitation, can you please let us know? 2) Spread the word (Flyer Attached) 3) Volunteer to be a part of the count. (Flyer Attached) From 5pm-8pm on the 27th our volunteers will be posted at sites throughout the County to help with walk-ins. At these sites, we will engage to with anyone who shows up to connect them with resources, including connection to emergency shelter, if desired, and will conduct a homelessness survey to capture data that informs the State and Federal governments on the needs in our communities. Volunteers will also go out into the community to explore specific, identified sites to offer the same to those who are unable to make it to one of the drop-in sites. See more

Need help with rent or mortgage payments due to circumstances related to Covid-19? Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) June 29 at 9:10 AM ... Applications for rent and mortgage relief for those who lost income due to the economic slowdown are now available. To download applications and other documents: For homeowners, visit http://phfa.org/pacares/mortgage.aspx to learn about the CARES Pandemic Mortgage Assistance Program. For renters and landlords, visit https://www.phfa.org/pacares/rent.aspx to learn about the CARES Rent Relief Program. Applications may be submitted beginning Monday, July 6.

Beginning Saturday, April 18 from 2 p.m until 3 p.m, pre-packaged frozen meals will be distributed on Saturdays at St. Clair Park in Greensburg while the regula...r Thursday meal is on hold. All meals will be individually packed and distributed for take-out. Meals can be taken home to be reheated in the microwave or frozen for later. Feeding the Spirit is taking all precautions to practice safe social distancing, please follow guidelines and maintain 6 feet distance from other guests while in the distribution line. Special thanks to the City of Greensburg, Nutrition Group, and Sun Dawg Cafe for helping make this meal distribution happen.

The Borough recycling pickups have been suspended until further notice. You may drop off your recycling (glass, cans, plastics #1 and #2) at the recycling truck on Crescent Street.