Offers support to families with school age children to address digital divide, chronic absenteeism, truancy, and other socioeconomic barriers to create a positive educational experience. Seeks to bridge the gap in educational outcomes by providing essential resources, advocacy, and support tailored to each participant's needs.

Offers a series of trainings, technical assistance, and information sharing. Key topic areas in training include: A) Real Estate Development B) Commercial Corridor Revitalization C) Communications D) Community Engagement

Provides education about blindness, referral services, scholarship information, publications, and any aids, appliances, or adaptive equipment needed. Also provides advocacy services, counseling, guidance, and support for the blind and their families.

Provides support groups, clothing and toiletry closet, reference and referral advocacy, professional development training for those in the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Provides advocacy, information and referral for Pennsylvanians who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or deaf blind, and their families and caregivers.

Administers, monitors, and coordinates Early Intervention services and services for people with an intellectual disability. Coordinates service providers that offer a broad range of supports and services including supports coordination, early intervention services, in-home supports and respite services, employment and adult day services, and community living and Lifesharing services.

Advocates for individuals with disabilities to enjoy the same rights, access to opportunities (educational, employment, community living, health care, etc.), and privileges as other citizens.

Works to reduce substance use and risk factors among youth.

AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. AMVETS National Service Officers (NSOs) are stationed at VA regional offices and medical centers and provide information, counseling and claims assistance to all veterans and their dependents in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Automobile donations are accepted through the national office.

Welcome Home Checklist Please Note: If you are a severely disabled Veteran and need any special accommodations, please identify that to your service officer or career counselor when making appointments. Receive your DD 214 Things to do within one year from Separation Have your DD 214 recorded in the County Recorder's Office for FREE

• Safeguard all your records. You will need them again.

Visit your County Director of Veterans Affairs (normally located in the County Courthouse) or Accredited Service Organization Representative for FREE

• Take a copy of all your records with you for your appointment: Service Medical Records; Personnel File; Dental Record,
• Have your County Director of Veterans Affairs or Accredited Veterans Service Officer review your records and advise you on the benefits you qualify for,
• File for disabilities through an Accredited Veterans Service Officer.

Fill out VA form 10-10 EZ for

Provides information for the public at large, advocates reform within the criminal justice system, provides care and aftercare for both offenders and their victims, mentors training for ex-offenders, and prison tours.

Wounded Warrior Project is a charitable organization that assists physically or mentally injured veterans through advocacy, events, resources and programs.

Provides advocacy, information, and education for adults and children with diabetes.

Provides assistance to individuals within the Berks County area. Services include, Mental health awareness and referrals, Youth advocacy for gun-violence prevention through initiatives and Returning Citizens Services for recently released convicted felons.

Supports and facilitates research into effective treatments for Nephrotic Syndrome. Advocates for federal funding and provides support, connections, and education for patients and their families. Also recruits patient support and advocacy volunteers.

Provides a 24-hour confidential, domestic violence support hotline. Makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter. Offers legal advocacy, including assistance with filing a Protection From Abuse Order. Coordinates with other social service agencies that provide assistance with health, finances, housing, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, children's services, employment/training, food, furniture, clothing, and more. Provides referral and support services, child therapy, and the W.E.A.V.E. (Women's Empowerment Against Violent Environments) adult support group, which includes free childcare during group sessions. Delivers community education for all groups, including educational speakers and age-appropriate outreach materials. Provides accompaniment and/or transportation to appointments/hearings, including civil and criminal hearings. Also offers options for counseling and crisis response, with free childcare provided when necessary. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Offers assistance with questions regarding electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, and wastewater services.

Works to defend civil liberties, including freedoms of speech, religion and association; the right to petition the government; separation of church and state; the right to privacy; reproductive freedom; due process of law; the rights of the accused; and the right to equal treatment under the law.

Provides services for Information and Referral, Case and Care Management, Benefits and Services Assistance, Advocacy, and Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities.

Provides information, social work services, and general support that empower individuals with disabilities to live full lives in the community. Also provides client assistance grants once a year, taking requests for certain disability items from Chester County residents with physical disabilities The program includes: - Disability Advocacy - Disability related Information & Referral - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Counseling - Speakers educating interested groups and organizations in the community - Computers, free of charge, for clients to access e-mail and the Internet.

Advocates for state legislative policies at aimed at reducing gun violence in Pennsylvania. Provides information on gun violence issues. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Promotes the concerns that affect the deaf and hard of hearing community. Provides sign language classes, interpreting, training on the use of TTY, and advocacy.

On-site advocates at all local hospitals; On-site response to medical advocacy calls 24/7/365; access to Safe Berks services, info, advocacy, safety planning and shelter; specialized education to healthcare providers

Offers citizenship classes, financial literacy, and social services in addition, to promoting civic engagement.

Provides basic case management services, and rental assistance to adults and families in York County who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk for eviction (NOTE: Referrals to rental assistance are limited as funds are limited). Offers community resource assistance and other services to help prevent homelessness.