Where's my paycheck! PASS THE BUDGET!

After the 4th of July holiday it is back to reality, PA still hasn't passed a budget and I am NOT getting a paid for being at work. So I thought I better get to that to do list;

1. Call all my creditors and explain that I work for the Commonwealth of PA and I am not getting paid.
2. Apply for a PSECU Loan, though with my credit I bet the answer is NO!
3. Get together a flyer for members of resources for help during the Budget Impasse.
4. Stock Fridge
5. Make calls to my State Reps DAILY telling them to pass the budget.
6. Visit www.afscme13.org for updated budget information

So far, I have done 2-6. I am dreading doing the first one.

My advice to you is make your to do list look just like mine. I am going to hold on to as much cash as I can and tell my creditors, when I get paid, you will get paid. The only bill I wouldn't put off is my daycare bill. I would ask them though if they can work with you. I understand some of the Governor's Daycare center are working with employees.

The first full check I miss, I am filing for Welfare and you should too. We pay taxes. Call the numbers below for assistance in your County don't be proud, ask for help. It is NOT your fault you are not getting a paycheck.

Please remember to check http://www.afscme13.org/ DAILY for information about the budget impasse. AFSCME is NOT sanctioning ANY work slowdowns or sick offs. Do either at your own risk.

Our local does not have any meetings scheduled for July or August, if you need something visit http://www.2456.org/ and pick a steward from the list to call.

In Solidarity, Della

My future home? Rendellville

Help for Commonwealth Employees – compiled by Della Selner, 7/6/2009

Adams County

South Central Community Action Agency (SCCAP)
153 North Stratton Street,
Gettysburg, PA
Phone: 717-334-7634
http://www.sccap.org/

Contact Helpline –1-800-932-4616


Cumberland County

Cumberland County Offices1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMPh: 717.240.6100Toll Free: 1.888.697.0371
http://www.ccpa.net/index.aspx?NID=2428
Food Pantries http://www.ccpa.net/index.aspx?NID=271

Dauphin County

Information and referral2 South Second Street Administration Building , 5th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 780-6288 PhoneOffice Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Contact Helpline –1-800-932-4616

Franklin County

Community Services Department
51 S Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17201717-261-3141
Fax - 717-267-0812
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30Closed on weekends and all county observed holidays.
http://www.co.franklin.pa.us/franklin/lib/franklin/information_referral/basic_needs.pdf

South Central Community Action Agency (SCCAP)
533 South Main Street,
Chambersburg, PA.
Phone: 717-263-5060
http://www.sccap.org/

Contact Helpline –1-800-932-4616


Lancaster County

United Way of Lancaster630 Janet AvenueLancaster, PA 17601717-)291-5462 ,
http://www.uwlanc.org/
Where to Call Guide http://www.uwlanc.org/pdf/wtcgenglish07-08.pdf
Navigating Hard Times http://www.uwlanc.org/pdf/linc/navigatinghardtimes_web.pdf

Lebanon County

Lebanon County Community Acton Partnership
503 Oak Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: (717) 273-9328
http://www.lebcounty.org/lebanon/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=444160

Perry County

Perry County Human Services
8391 Spring Rd
New Bloomfield, PA
Phone: 717-582-8703
http://www.perryco.org/perry/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=401873&perryNav=6748

Contact Helpline –1-800-932-4616

York County

FIRST - Information Referral
United Way
York Office
800 E. King St.
York PA 17405
Hanover Office
21 Baltimore St.
Hanover, PA 17331
717-755-1000 or 1-800-673-2529
http://www.unitedway-york.org/first_main.html

Contact Helpline –1-800-932-4616

Juniata

Mifflin-Juniata Energy Bank/Coalition of H.O.P.E.S.
(717) 248-2552

Mifflin-Juniata Human Services
Allison Fisher
Phone: 717-242-5452
http://www.co.mifflin.pa.us/mifflin/cwp/view.asp?=640&Q=409097&mifflinNav=6764

United Way of Mifflin-Juniata
13 E. 3rd St.
Lewistown, PA 17044
http://www.mjunitedway.org/help/