Support CAPMC while you shop Amazon at no extra cost to you!

Just follow these simple steps:

• Go to smile.amazon.com and sign in using your amazon ID or create a new account if you do not have one.
• Type in : Community Action Partnership of Mercer County in the “Pick your Charity” box.
• Get Shopping!

0.5% of the price of all eligible AmazonSmile purchases will go toward supporting CAPMC. For more information, contact Gary A. Cervone at gac@capmercer.org.

PA 2-1-1 Southwest launched in 2011 in partnership with the United Ways of Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland County.

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number that helps people cut through what can be a confusing and overwhelming maze of information and resources. 2-1-1 helps people assess their needs and link them directly to resources and information that could change their circumstances for the better. Whether a person is seeking essential services or looking for volunteer opportunities in his or her community, 2-1-1 is there 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help.

Who Should Call: Persons seeking services for themselves or others; persons seeking volunteer opportunities, or agencies seeking additional resources for their clients.

2-1-1 may be accessed by calling 2-1-1 (7-1-1 for hearing impaired); Emailing: info@pa211sw.org or through their website: PA211SW.org.

Do YOU have a little extra time on your hands?

Or, do YOU know of someone else who has time to spare? How about taking that time to do something worthwhile and help a Veteran access his or her VA healthcare. This volunteer opportunity is at the individual’s preference which could be 1 day a week, 1 day a month or a couple days a week or month.

To find out how you can help, please contact VA Butler’s Voluntary Services Coordinator, Paula McCarl, at 724-285-2575 or email paula.mccarl@va.gov or he DAV Transportation Coordinator, Bill Brandenstein, at (724) 346-1569 or (724) 287-4781 ext. 5010.

To be eligible for consideration, individuals must meet the below criteria:

• 18 yrs. or older
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Have current automobile insurance
• Good driving record

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s Homeowners Energy Efficiency Loan Program offers 1% APR¹ energy efficiency repairs for low and moderate income households.

The loans can pay for:

• Air sealing, insulation and ductwork;
• Energy-efficient windows and doors;
• Energy-efficient heating or cooling system repairs or replacements;
• Roof replacements.

HEELP loans are affordable! For example if you borrow:

• $5,000, you pay $44/month;
• $10,000, you pay $88/month;
• Note: The minimum loan is $1,000.

For more information about HEELP, please visit www.PHFA.org, email HOP_Energy@phfa.org and specify HEELP in the subject line, or call PHFA at 800.822.1174.