COVID-19 Resources
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
SCRC's COVID-19 Relief Fund
This fund is to help provide housing and utility assistance and other needs that are a result of COVID-19's impact. Thank you to Volvo CE and its employees for supporting this fund.
- Eligibility: live in the Shippensburg Area School District and have financial hardships as a result of COVID-19
- COVID-19 Relief Fund Application
- Fillable PDF Application
COVID-19 Social Worker:
Need help and confused about applying for benefits? SCRC's COVID-19 Social Worker can help you apply for benefits and provide ongoing case management. Contact Janelle Carbaugh, MSW, (717) 658-2092,
Coronavirus Gift Card Fund
Gift cards can be used to purchase personal items such as toiletries, disinfecting items, diapers/wet wipes, food, and prescriptions. Thank you to the Shippensburg Civic Club for sponsoring a gift card drive for this fund.
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Eligibility: Live within the Shippensburg Area School District and have financial hardships due to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
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If you are currently not involved with an agency, please complete this form: General Gift Card Request Form or call 717-658-2092 (SCRC Cell Phone).
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Anyone that is a Human Service Provider (Tri-County, CAN, SASD Counselors/Social Worker, Head Start, Senior Center, etc) can request a gift card and it will be automatically approved. Please use this form: Provider Gift Card Request Form
OTHER RESOURCES
COVID-19 Resources in Ship
Quick Ship Resource Guide
Local Resources
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Christ Among Neighbors (CAN): If you are in need of assistance with rent or utilities, call (717) 532-7577. Leave a message explaining your situation and they will call you back.
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Tri-County Community Action: Autumn Karper is available to help with information and referral about local resources including financial assistance, rental assistance, and employment. Contact her at 717-532-8611 or akarper@cactricounty.org
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Face Coverings: If you or your organization need face coverings, please complete this Form
Federal Resources
State Resources
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Pennsylvania Launches COVID-19 Job Hiring Portal
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The Department of Labor and Industry has launched a new online job portal. People seeking employment can visit www.PAcareerlink.pa.gov and select the green “PA COVID-19 Jobs – Hiring Immediately” job portal banner to see active job openings. Selecting the “Apply Now” button for a listed position will redirect individuals to the employer’s website or email where they can apply directly with the employer and speed up the hiring process.
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Comprehensive List of Guidance
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Comprehensive List of Guidance
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Comprehensive List of Guidance
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Did You Lose A Job or Reduce Your Hours Because of The Coronavirus?
General Resources
Spanish Translation Documents During COVID-19
CONCERNS/NEEDS
If you can help with any of the needs below or are available to volunteer in other ways, please contact Sonja Payne at sp-scrc@shipresources.org or 717-658-2092
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Community Meals: During months that have a 5th week, we are in need of community meals. Contact Sonja Payne if you can help.
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Home-Sewn Face Masks: If you are able to help sew face masks, please complete this Face Mask Form.
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Masks need to be two pieces of 100% cotton. Patterns below use a 3rd layer of interfacing that is not needed.
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Face mask pattern: http://shared.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/sewing/DIYFaceMask_coah.pdf
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Face Mask with Elastic Ties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FB--BOyTiU
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How to Sew a Face Mask with Fabric Ties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY3aS1L7S-4
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Head Start Families: Donations of diapers, wet wipes, formula, and food are needed.