This month, the Chester Economic Development Authority released a draft for its 2011 fiscal action plan. The draft includes monetary provisions for $1.796 million in community development block grants and 499,000 to the “Homeworkers Organized for More Employment Investment Partnership” program.
The Delaware County Daily Times has a full report on how many funds were proposed to be allocated to which programs. You can access it here.
Remember, you have a voice in the allocation of funds! Citizens are encouraged to write letters or to communicate to the Chester Economic Development Authority where they would like to see these funds go. These funds are meant to increase the capacity of the community and give aid to those programs that provide services where there’s the most need. As a resident you have the ability to communicate whether or not you feel the funds are especially needed in certain programs. United Way of Southeast Delaware County encourages residents of the Chester area to pick up a copy of the action plan at the J. Lewis Crozer Library or City Hall. Familiarize yourself with the plan, its goals, and what direction you feel is appropriate for the plan. You have until April 8 to submit letters to CEDA, P.O. Box 407, 511 Welsh St., Third Floor, Chester, PA 19016.
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