Make Sure You Know-Women's Preventative Health Services Have NO Co-Pay!

The National Women's Law Center has been working hard to make sure you and your families know about the preventive coverage provided through Obamacare. We've heard from many women about how much this coverage has helped them!

Some women have reported obstacles. Have you gone to the pharmacy to get your birth control thinking you wouldn't have a co-pay - only to find out that you did? Or have you gone to the doctor thinking your annual visit would be covered without a co-pay - but it wasn't?

This new tool kit will help guide your way through the new system of care you are entitled to. If you have a question, or you have trouble getting a preventive service covered and you're unsure why contact NWLC at: 1-866-PILL4US or via email at pill4us@nwlc.org.

Looking to Serve Your Country and the Community? Consider AmeriCorps VISTA!

PathWays PA is excited to announce several openings for AmeriCorps VISTA positions among our partners across the state. If you are interested in serving your country and your community, please see if one of these positions is right for you.

• PathWays PA/American Red Cross  VISTA 08/27/2013-08/26/2014  PA
  Help the American Red Cross serve those who serve! We seek 2 VISTA members to develop programming related to direct and indirect services serving military and veteran families in Southeastern PA.
• PathWays PA/Boat People SOS HAPP  VISTA 08/27/2013-08/26/2014  PA
  The VISTA will support our work to reduce long-standing health disparities by implementing creative outreach/education projects to increase access to health care for all Vietnamese community members.
• PathWays PA/Boat Project SOS ECO VISTA 08/27/2013-08/26/2014  PA
  Support the BPSOS-DelV team to deepen and broaden our work with the Vietnamese community in Philadelphia! Help us plan community events, recruit volunteers, and sustain our media outreach efforts.
• PathWays PA/St. Vincent de Paul VISTA 08/27/2013-08/26/2014  PA
  Interested in using your marketing skills to help low-income families? Market St. Vincent de Paul to help families find employment today!
• PathWays PA/ Just Harvest VISTA 08/27/2013 PA  (added 5/22/2013)
  Help empower community members in fight to end hunger! Work to engage TANF consumers, youth, and the community at large through outreach, education, and recruitment.

Please check back for more positions soon, including some right here at PathWays PA!

Take Action Against Payday Loans!

Senator Browne issued a co-sponsorship memo about soon-to-be filed legislation that would legalize high-cost predatory payday loans in Pennsylvania.

The bill is not expected to be any different than last year's HB 2191 in that at its core it legalizes the same debt trap payday product. Adding up all the fees and interest, it would legalize a 288% APR on a typical, two-week $300 payday loan. This product is grossly inconsistent with protections in place for Pennsylvanians and the entire U.S. military (which cannot be offered loans with interest above 36% APR), and puts the state's veterans and families at risk.

Reach out to your legislators ASAP and ask them not to support Payday Loans in PA!

Shingles Vaccine for 50+ This Friday!

Low or no cost shingles vaccines will be available on Friday from
9AM-1PM at Harrah's Casino and Racetrack located on Route 291 in Chester.

One out of three people will develop shingles. Risk factors include age (50+ years), weakened immune system (due to diseases, cancer treatments, medications), and history of chickenpox.

To participate, you must be 50 years of age or older and uninsured, or your insurance does not cover the vaccine to be eligible. To schedule an appointment, or if you have questions, please call Delaware County State Health Center at (610) 447-3250.

Family and Finance Open House Tomorrow at 4PM!

This Thursday at 4PM at The Original Coffee Bar located at 943 MacDade Blvd in Collingdale. State Representative Nick Miccarelli (R-Ridley Park) will cohost an event with the Delaware County Asset Development Group.

This event will put residents in touch with services and programs designed to make them financially aware year-round. The event is specifically targeted to assist women who are not only responsible for family care, but are increasingly becoming more responsible for the financial security of their families. It also precedes The Original Coffee Bar's movie night - free for all to enjoy.

DelcoAD is a network of agencies, educational and financial institutions dedicated to building the financial health and stability of individuals and families in Delaware County.

No RSVP is needed, just stop by!