Interfaith Human Services, Inc.

Free Furniture & Appliance Program Coordinator -Part-time (15 hours a week)- This position schedules and conducts the pick up of serviceable used furniture and appliances from donors. The coordinator also meets clients to facilitate their furniture pick-up. A candidate must present a pleasant, professional attitude in their work with the public and fellow staff. Heavy lifting is required daily. A valid driver's license is required. Experience driving a box truck is a plus. Hours are flexible. This program is a part of Interfaith Human Services' work with low-income individuals and families in Centre County. More information regarding Interfaith Human Services can be found on the web: https://www.interfaithhumanservices.org/ To apply or for more information email: [Email hidden]

Funds Distribution Agency Site Visits are underway and going well! Everyone misses the in-person meetings but Zoom is serving us well! This morning our volunteers visited with Interfaith Human Services, Inc.

-Part-time (15 hours a week)- This position schedules and conducts the pick up of serviceable used furniture and appliances from donors. The coordinator also meets clients to facilitate their furniture pick-up. A candidate must present a pleasant, professional attitude in their work with the public and fellow staff. Heavy lifting is required daily. A valid driver's license is required. Experience driving a box truck is a plus. Hours are flexible. This program is a part of Interfaith Human Services work with low-income individuals and families in Centre County. More information regarding Interfaith Human Services can be found on the web: https://www.interfaithhumanservices.org/ To apply or for more information email: [email protected]

You're invited to not attend! - https://www.interfaithhumanservices.org/april-fools-gala/

Our Bellefonte Branch has 200 Farmers to Families food boxes to give away today. Boxes will be available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by and pick one... up. USDA's Farmers to Families program purchases food from farmers across the country who are struggling to sell what they produce during COVID-19. Learn more about Farmers to Families distributions here: https://www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org///feeding-our-children/

NEW RENTAL AND UTILITY HELP!! On February 5, 2021, Governor Wolf signed S.B. 109 into law, which officially designated the Department of Human Services (DHS) as the agency overseeing the administration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Centre County has been approved for an allocation of up to $10.6 million from the DHS for Centre County’s ERAP. Centre County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to Provide Financial Assistance and Housing ...Stability Bellefonte, PA - Centre County Government’s Office of Adult Services will be launching a new Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), on Monday, March 8, to provide financial assistance and housing stability to residents of Centre County. Individuals will be able to apply for the ERAP beginning on Monday, March 8 through COMPASS. This program is available to help renters with rent arrears, future rent (in 3- 3-month increments), and utility assistance for up to 12-months. Assistance can be provided for rent and/or utility arrears as far back as March 2020. To be eligible, households must demonstrate that they were directly or indirectly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, and have a total gross income that is at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Any tenant or landlord/property management firm (on behalf of the tenant) who is interested in this program can visit www.centrecountypa.gov/rentrelief to review program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and access the COMPASS application. Applications will be accepted through the program’s expiration or until funding is exhausted. On February 5, 2021, Governor Wolf signed S.B. 109 into law, which officially designated the Department of Human Services (DHS) as the agency overseeing the administration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Centre County has been approved for an allocation of up to $10.6 million from the DHS for Centre County’s ERAP. See more