Boyce Middle School recently collected more than 600 pounds of food to benefit families served by the South Hills Interfaith Movement.
Organized by the Upper St. Clair schoolâs Student Council, the community service project was led by sixth-graders Raegan Faulds and Caty Howard, along with fifth-graders Abby Burke and Jillian Casey.
Cerail is a popular item for the South Hills Interfaith Movement s food pantries.
Throughout a two-week period, each middle school student was asked to donate a cereal and a secondary item. The cereal drive is an annual event at Boyce.
âWe started it several years ago and reached out to local shelters,â said Justin Gremba, sixth-grade math teacher and Student Council sponsor. âCereal is a high-demand item, so we centered our drive around that.â
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Applications are now being accepted for Allegheny County’s rent and utility relief program.
In order to qualify, applicants must be able to provide proof of loss of income or employment, COVID-related increases in expenses such as medical bills, or the inability to return to work if laid off prior to March 2020. Applicants must include documents proving where they live, their income and evidence they are in danger of eviction or that they are behind in their rent.
Applications are accepted online or through ACTION-Housing at 412-248-0021. Those without internet access can visit one of seven drop-in centers:
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Eligibility requirements are met if at least one person in a household qualifies for unemployment or has suffered financially because of the covid-19 pandemic and if the household income is below 80% of the median income for Allegheny County. A family of four can be eligible if their income is less than $66,400.
Before applying, a person should have an unemployment determination letter, a copy of their lease agreement, utility bills, tax forms and pay stubs to prove their income, along with Social Security numbers for each person in the household.
Applications are only accepted online. Those who need help should call 412-248-0021.
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