Center for Independent Living Opportunities

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

Scam Alert Reminder: DHS will never call or text an individual to request personal information.

Please report any suspicious texts or calls about DHS benefits by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).

Remember, new scams are being hatched all the time. Find tips to keep your accounts safe: dhs.pa.gov/scams

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA — More Pennsylvanians with disabilities are moving into competitive jobs that pay standard wages through a state-backed employment initiative that the Shapiro administration is seeking to expand with …

06/05/2026

COOLING STATION

We have some very hot days coming up! 🌡️
As a reminder, all New Hope Ministries in Pennsylvania's centers serve as cooling stations. Feel free to stop by during open hours to cool off, relax, and enjoy a refreshing glass of ice water.

06/05/2026

SENIOR FARMERS MARKET VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION:

Eligible seniors can receive FREE $25 worth of vouchers for purchase of fresh fruits & vegetables grown in Pennsylvania. Vouchers are redeemable June 1st - November 30th at participating farmers’ markets throughout Pennsylvania.

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers will be distributed at our 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York location on Thursday, June 4th between 9:00 and 11:30 am. Other distributions will follow throughout the summer at different York County locations until August 11th.

Please visit our website for more distribution information: https://yorkcountypa.gov/189/PA-Senior-Farmers-Market-Nutrition-Progr

06/05/2026

Is your contact info up to date? DHS sends important information – including benefits renewal information – through the mail.

Make sure your contact info is up to date with both DHS and the US Postal Service so that you receive information about your benefits!

06/05/2026

Need help filing your application for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program? We have video tutorials on our website that can help you file for your rebate online using myPATH. Remember, the program can offer up to $1,000 for eligible Pennsylvanians. Watch and learn at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/ptrr/ptrr-tutorials.

06/05/2026

While written job descriptions are common, they aren’t required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, if a written job description is available, it can help determine the essential functions of a job. Visit our FAQ page to learn more about this and how it may impact you: https://adata.org/faq/does-ada-require-employers-develop-written-job-descriptions