PHL COVID-19 Fund and its partnership between the Philadelphia Foundation and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, has approved a grant of $7,000.00 to Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association, for for the COVID-19 relief efforts. During the pandemic, BSCCA has provided food to 250 families on a weekly basis since March 20, 2020. We have delivered food to two senior homes Bentley Hall and Sharswood Towers and other residents in the 19121, 19132, 19103 and 19122 zip codes. Food was delivered to our most vulnerable residents. Additionally, the Community Land Care program was able to continue to clean and maintain vacant lots in this vicinity. Workers were able to stay employed during the pandemic. We have been able purchase PPE equipment for staff and have the office sanitized and cleaned to ensure the safety of the workers, volunteers and residents who have visited office.
So, we thank PHL COVID-19 fund for supporting us while we serve the Brewerytown Sharswood community. Live Well and please be safe!