The winter season has come with its cold temperatures and this, coupled with a struggling economy, continues to cause hardships for many people. There are residents who are having trouble maintaining heat in their homes and also struggle with food and, in some cases, homelessness. With this in mind, there are state services available that can be of help.
Here is a direct link to human services available from the Commonwealth:
https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass.web/CMHOM.aspx
In addition, you can always call my district office toll free at (800) 287-0614, or (724) 763-3222 in Ford City, and we can help direct you to the right services and people that can assist.
In addition, this outstanding community group is working to help as well:
LET‘S BREAK BREAD & WARM SOME HEARTS!!
Location:APPLEBY MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
MISSION COMMITTEE
810 MAIN STREET
FORD CITY, PA 16226
IS HOSTING AN EVENT,
Date: SATURDAY JANUARY 28TH
Time: 1:00P-4:00P
WE ARE REACHING OUT FOR DONATIONS OF CLEAN, GENTLY USED
BLANKETS
COATS
ROBES
SLIPPERS
PAJAMAS
BOOTS
AND ANY OTHER WARM CLOTHING
WE WILL BE CONTACTING SEVERAL LOCAL AGENCIES AND CHURCHES TO LOCATE INDIVIDUALS IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF FORD CITY, WHO ARE HOMELESS, OR WITHOUT HEAT, WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THESE FREE ITEMS.
IN ADDITION WE WILL BE SERVING HOT SOUPS AND BREAD, FREE TO THESE INDIVIDUALS.
A TIME TO WARM UP AND HAVE SOME FELLOWSHIP, AND MAY EVEN ARRANGE SOME FUN ACTIVITIES IF ENOUGH INDIVIDUALS AVAILABLE TO HELP OUT.
SO WE WILL ALSO GLADLY ACCEPT DONATIONS OF POTS OF SOUP, INGREDIENTS FOR SOUP, OR CASH DONATIONS FOR THE MAKING OF SOUPS (AND BREAD). AND VOLENTEERS TO ARRANGE AND HELP WITH ACTIVITIES.
IF YOU HAVE ITEMS TO DONATE, WANT TO HELP, OR ARE AWARE OF THOSE WHO COULD BENEFIT,
PLEASE CONTACT:
SONNI MYERS 724-664-9558
CARPEDIEM811@YAHOO.COM
OR THE CHURCH OFFICE 724-763-1010