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The League of Women Voters, Issues PA and DemocracyNet all give you information on political issues and candidates, as well as how to file an absentee ballot and polling locations.
Issues PA - www.issuespa.com
Democracy Net - www.dnet.org
League of Women Voters - www.lwv.org
Voter registration forms are also available from our site. Click here to download the form. On page 2 of the form are instructions about how to fill it out and mail it back to the county voter registration office in which you vote. For more detailed information, please visit the
PA Bureau of Commissions, Elections & Legislation. The free Acrobat PDF Reader is available from the Adobe site: www.adobe.com.
For information on legislative issues, to look up contact information for your representatives and senators, and to find out about important bills that congress is voting on, go to www.house.gov and www.senate.gov .
At Everybody Vote, you can download voter registration form, find your local polling place and information about local candidates. This is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes civic engagement. www.everybodyvote.com
These sites will help you to learn where to get free mammograms and how to apply for Adult Basic Healthcare if you have been without benefits for 90 days or more. Information on CHIP, Children’s Health Insurance Program, is also available.
Health Coverage for Uninsured Adults
Pennsylvania is committed to quality health care for all of its residents. Adult Basic Healthcare provides health insurance for low-income adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who have jobs without health insurance coverage or are between jobs. Applicants must not have had health insurance for the past 90 days to qualify. The Health Investment Insurance Act (Act 77 of 2001) is a dramatic initiative that takes the proceeds for the state's tobacco settlement and invests them into the health of PA consumers. The largest single component of this settlement provides health insurance to adults in Adult Basic. For more information please call: 1-800-GO-BASIC or visit www.ins.state.pa.us/ins/site/default.asp
Mammograms
The Mammogram Voucher Program provides FREE mammograms and follow up services to medically underinsured or uninsured women in 30 counties in Pennsylvania. Free bus passes are also provided in Allegheny County in order to get to your mammogram appointments. For more information about if you qualify, call 1-888-MVP-0505 or visit www.mammogramvoucher.org
Health Coverage for Uninsured Children
All children and teens in Pennsylvania who do not have health insurance and are not eligible for Medical Assistance have access to health insurance through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP has expanded, so more children can enroll. Don’t assume that you earn too much to qualify. It doesn’t matter how much money your family makes. Many will get it free. Others will receive it at low-cost. Call 1-800-986-KIDS or visit www.chipcoverspakids.com
The Family Savings Account program The Family Savings Account program helps low income individuals by matching funds put into a savings account with the purpose of purchasing a home, making home repairs or renovation, paying for post-secondary education or vocational training for themselves or their children, funding a small business enterprise, paying for child care services in order to secure job training or employment or other approved programs. This is not a loan. It is a grant from the state that you do not have to pay back. Click here on this link: www.newpa.com/programDetail.aspx?id=93 If that link doesn’t work, go to www.newpa.com/programFinder.aspx and search for “family savings account”. |
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) If you are in serious debt or are worried about foreclosure, there seem to be a million advertisements saying they can help, but many may only lead to more lost time and money. If you find yourself in this situation, contact American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC). American Consumer Credit Counseling is a non-profit organization offering confidential credit counseling and financial education services to consumers nationwide. ACCC is dedicated to helping people regain control of their finances and plan for a debt-free future. www.consumercredit.com |
Colleges
If you are new to Pennsylvania or are unsure about which community colleges are available in your area, look at this directory of community colleges in Pennsylvania:
www.community-college.org/pennsylvania_community_college.html
The Educational Opportunity Center is for adults looking to attend college or other post-secondary educational programs. They provide services to low-income adults, or children whose parents did not obtain a bachelor’s degree. They are a non-profit organization that provides information and counseling, including giving assistance with college applications, applying for financial aid and finding scholarships, so you can be a student without having all the debt. www.equity.psu.edu/eocswpa/
Clothing
Finding affordable clothing for a job interview or work doesn’t need to be stressful. There are many resources to find that perfect suit and that complimenting pair of shoes.
Dress for Success provides women with one free suit for a job interviews and one free suit to start a new job. Referrals are needed to make an appointment, so call PA Women Work at 1-866-PA-WOMEN for a referral or visit www.dressforsuccess.org to find your local office, referral sources and more information.
Treasure House is a nonprofit retail shop that provides beautiful used clothing for women. Clothing is donated and sold at reasonable prices, but gift certificates are also available for those who need them. Treasure House offers a wide selection of sizes and clothing, including jeans, casual wear, maternity, business suits, jackets, jewelry, evening gowns, shoes, plus sizes and more! Treasure House is located at 8035 McKnight Road in the Andre Plaza in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Call (412) 364-3256 or visit www.thfashions.org
The Career Wardrobe is a nonprofit organization that provides free, gently word business clothing and support services for women. The Career Wardrobe serves women in the Delaware Valley area and is located at 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 205 in Philadelphia. Call (215) 568-5998 or visit www.careerwardrobe.org
Saving Soles provides free professional shoes for job seekers. Visit www.savingsoles.net
Other service agencies
US Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau www.dol.gov/wb/
Pennsylvania Commission for Women www.pcw.state.pa.us/pcw/
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence www.pcadv.org
