PathWays PA Policy Blog

This Thursday at 4PM at The Original Coffee Bar located at 943 MacDade Blvd in Collingdale. State Representative Nick Miccarelli (R-Ridley Park) will cohost an event with the Delaware County Asset Development Group . This event will put residents in touch with services and programs designed to make them financially aware year-round. The event is specifically targeted to assist women who are not only responsible for family care, but are increasingly becoming more responsible for the financial security of their families. It also precedes The Original Coffee Bar's movie night - free for all to enjoy. DelcoAD is a network of agencies, educational and financial institutions dedicated to building the financial health and stability of individuals and families in Delaware County. No RSVP is needed, just stop by!

Basic Center Program Manager – Philadelphia, PA The Basic Center Program Manager shall be a mature individual who possesses the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the program. They shall understand the clinical and concrete day-to-day issues that teen girls struggle with and shall posses the knowledge to generate and promote programming to address those issues. They shall possess the ability to promote team cohesiveness and foster a non-punitive, strength-based environment. The candidate's race, age, sex, religion, orientation or state of disability shall not be considered when hiring for this position. Be available by phone 24/7. Ensure that program census remains at capacity. Responsible for the overall BCP operations. BSW or related bachelor's degree is required. Please fax your resume to: 610-328-2807, attention: BD/LD Part-Time Adult Teacher – Philadelphia, PA PathWays PA is in need of a teacher to teach adult education (ABE/GED). Class...

11/1/2012 TLP Program Manager PathWays PA is seeking a Program Manager for our Transitional Living Program located in Philadelphia. Individual shall possess the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the program. They shall understand the clinical and concrete day-to-day issues that trauma-impacted young adolescents and young women struggle with and shall posses the knowledge to generate and promote programming to address those issues. Candidates shall be able to: promote a positive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and ownership within the TLP community that is in line with the principles of the Sanctuary Model of client treatment; provide overall management, supervision, operation and development of the TLP Program including ensuring implementation of a positive youth and positive adult perspective in all family work; promote team cohesiveness and foster a non-punitive, strength-based environment; ensure that program operates at capacit...

Cook Experience in bulk food preparation. The cook/kitchen coordinator shall possess the skills necessary to prepare meals for large groups of people (40-50) and shall have knowledge of nutrition and nutritional meal planning. She/he shall have the ability to understand and follow the USDA mandated guidelines. The cook/kitchen coordinator shall possess the ability to manage food and kitchen supplies. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interact with people and will be flexible and tolerant in dealing with our residents. Prefer GED/HS Diploma. SERVSafe certification required - NO EXCEPTIONS! Must have reliable independent transportation. Location is not accessible by public transportation. Please e-mail or fax resumes to: LD/CFF at 610-328-2807. Childcare Educator Child Learning Center at Delco Group home. Must have knowledge of early childhood development and ability to nurture and promote positive growth in pre-school age children. AA in Early Childhood Ed. Preferred....

Delaware County, PA - On Friday, January 27, DelcoAD will host a press conference and outreach event to promote Earned Income Tax Credit awareness and kickoff the 2012 tax filing season. The event will be held in the main lobby of Upper Darby's 69th Street Terminal from 1:00pm - 2:00pm and will include remarks from Mayor Micozzie, Pennsylvania State Representative Davidson, IRS Pennsylvania Territory Manager Jim Daugherty and PathWays PA President and CEO Carol Goertzel. It will also mark the opening of DelcoAD's ten Volunteer Income Tax Preparation sites, where Delaware County residents earning less than $50,000 annually can receive free tax preparation. National EITC Awareness Day, on January 27 of this year, is a nationwide effort to raise awareness of and access to the Earned Income Tax Credit, one of the largest and most effective anti-poverty tools in the United States. Millions of workers each year overlook the federal tax credit simply because their earnings do n...

All are invited to attend DelCoAD's first annual Financial Services Fair at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in Chester on Saturday, February 12th from 10am-4pm at their premiere site, Chester Housing Authority's Booker T. Washington Community Center, 611 Central Avenue in Chester. DelCoAD, sponsored by Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) and the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is a member of the National Community Tax Coalition . Chester, PA-The rush for the tax refund is on and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs nationwide are working to assist taxpayers in accessing that refund free of cost. Delaware County Asset Development group, a consortium of agencies, educational and financial institutions sponsors nine of these sites in Delaware County. This year for the first time, DelCoAD and its partners are offering a day-long "Super Site"--a Financial Services Fair where anyone who made under $50,000 i...

By KATHLEEN E. CAREY CHESTER — Sara Forster of Swarthmore College remembers her first time volunteering as a tax preparer four years ago. At the Booker T. Washington Community Center Friday, she remembered her client’s thoughts: “How is this 18-year-old going to do my taxes?” By the end of the session, though, she and her client were laughing and hugging each other. On Friday, the Delaware County Asset Development Group (DelcoAD) and PathWays PA kicked off their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for the season. To read the full article, visit The Delaware County Daily Times website . Pictures from the event can be found on the PathWays PA Facebook page .

Special Event ANNUAL TAX SEASON KICK OFF AND EITC AWARENESS DAY A consortium of agencies, educational, and financial institutions dedicated to promoting financial literacy in Delaware County, including PathWays PA, are hosting an event to kick off their work this tax season. WHEN: Friday January 28 at 1:30 WHERE: Chester Housing Authority Booker T. Washington Community Center, 611 Central Ave, Chester PA This tax season volunteers will file federal and state income tax returns helping low wage workers access the Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $5,666, making it one of the largest anti-poverty tools in the United States. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 25th at www.delcoadkickoff.eventbrite.com or calling Georgia Julius at 610-543-5022. Federal Policy Update CONTACT YOUR SENATORS TODAY TO SUPPORT HEALTH CARE REFORM Last week the House of Representatives voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act despite the many benefits people are and will see as a result of the bill. ...

Delaware County, PA – At a time when many working families and individuals are struggling to pay their bills, there is a strong need for effective strategies to help these families meet their financial goals. While many working families are eligible for tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other tax credits, many are unaware they are eligible for refunds or receive a reduced refund through filing with commercial preparers. Today, Delaware County Asset Development Group, a member of the National Community Tax Coalition, is proud to announce the launch of free tax preparation services as a celebration of the national EITC Awareness Day on Friday, January 28th 1:30pm at their premiere site, Chester Housing Authority’s Booker T. Washington Community Center, 611 Central Avenue in Chester . DelCoAD, sponsored by Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) and the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is a coalition of agencies...

Federal Policy Update SPECIAL NOTE  Our thoughts and condolences go out to all who were injured and to the families of those that were killed in Tucson at an event held by Representative Gabrielle Giffords. It was an unspeakable tragedy. We look forward to the recovery of Representative Giffords and all those injured on Saturday. Due to this tragedy, scheduled votes at the federal level have been postponed. We will keep you updated on any federal events or action alerts on our Policy Blog . State Policy Update GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS BACK IN SESSION Pennsylvania’s legislators returned to Harrisburg on Tuesday, January 4 for swearing-in day and to kick off day one of the 2011-2012 legislative session. In the Senate, 25 members elected this fall, including three new Democrats, were sworn in. Senator Joe Scarnati (R – Jefferson) was voted in for a third term as president pro tempore. In the House, 21 Republican and eight Democratic freshmen took office while Republican...