Chester County Library will host several social service organizations that offer assistance with a variety of housing needs. Stop by the Reference Department between 9:30am-12:30pm to gather information, discover available services, build contacts, and improve your situation. The following organizations will be in attendance:

• 211/United Way of Chester County
• Chester County Department of Aging
• Chester County Department of Community Development
• Chester County Food Bank
• Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
• Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children
• Good Samaritan Services
• Home of the Sparrow
• Housing Authority of Chester County
• Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania
• Housing Partnership of Chester County
• North Star of Chester County
• Open Hearth
• Orion Communities
• PECO Outreach
• Veterans Multi-Service Center

Sheri Houpt, a Housing Counselor from the Housing Partnership of Chester County, will also be holding Credit Workshops in the Story Time Room at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00. Without good credit, it is nearly impossible to secure proper/stable housing, whether renting or purchasing. It can hinder you from securing a job and can impact the amount you pay for loans and insurance. During the workshop, HPCC will cover the basic principles that everyone should understand including how credit is reported, the credit bureaus, FICO scores, and how to improve your credit situation.