Haverford Township 65+ Community | The Township of Haverford, PA

Senior Advisory Council

Thank you for your Participation

On behalf of the Senior Citizen Advisory Council, I want to thank each of the 356 people who responded to our “2022 Needs Assessment / Survey.” Over 1,300 comments, suggestions and recommendations were offered, providing the Council with important data that will guide our efforts. Moving forward, at each subsequent Council meeting, a specific survey area will be addressed. Relevant Township departmental or entity representatives will be invited to attend and participate in these discussions. While we realize that some topics will require additional time for review and discussion, initial review efforts will focus on areas where Council advisement could result in more immediate, tangible results. Again, thank you for your participation and support. Scott Selkowitz, Chairperson Senior Citizen Advisory Council

SURVEY RESULTS UPDATE: WEBPAGE: “INFORMATION FOR SENIORS”

87% of total respondents indicated that it was relevant and important, individually and for the Senior Community as a whole, to modify the Township website linking Seniors to a specific resource page—preferably through a dedicated Icon link. The Township website does have a tab (INFORMATION FOR SENIORS) that will link you to critical news, updates and other resource information specifically pertaining to Seniors. This tab is readily accessible on the main page of the website under “Resource links,” and has been re-designed by Township IT staff to be more user friendly. In response to the survey, the Senior Citizen Advisory Council will now be utilizing this link as our primary vehicle for information dissemination as resources and other outcomes emerge from the survey review process. Paired with pertinent Township information, this page will provide Seniors with instant access to current, ongoing information updates.

SURVEY RESULTS UPDATE: SOURCING AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

There were numerous requests for referrals to obtain home repair and basic maintenance services offered at reduced / discounted rates for Seniors. Haverford Township, as a government entity (including the Senior Citizen Advisory Council), cannot issue such recommendations or endorsements for any vendor, contractor, business, or service provider. While not considered an endorsement, but merely information--sharing, Surrey Services of Delaware County, a private not-for-profit agency, has a program called “The Handy Hands Registry.” This registry provides for such referrals and is detailed within the Surrey Services website.

Information Links & Flyers

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

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Discover Haverford Township

Senior Citizen Discount Brochure

Meals on Wheels

Meals On Wheels of Delaware County, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the local needs of homebound seniors and residents for over forty years.

Haverford Township

Trash Fee Rebate Program

Surrey Services for Seniors

Bringing People and Resources Together, Creating a Vibrant Community of Older Adults

Township Discounts

$3.00 public skate admission discounted rate

Police Services

$5.00 incident report discounted rate

$5.00 accident investigation report discounted rate

INDOOR walking track free access for ALL residents

Other News

AARP Foundation Tax Assistance

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. There are sites in Springfield, Aston, Upper Darby and in the City of Philadelphia on Island Avenue.

AARP Free Tax Prep Service at the CREC

Schedule is by appointment only

Appointments begin on Tuesday, Feb 7

Appointments occur every Tuesday and Thursday (in February and March)

Appointment times are from 8:30am-12:30pm

April times are still to be determined; Tuesday and Thursday, but they may occur in the afternoon (1:00-4:00pm).

Appts are held in the Environmental Lab / CREC Lower Level
For Appointment Scheduling call (484) 450-8504 and AARP will call back within 24 hours, to schedule the appointment day and time.

Senior/Widowed/Disabled Residents Economic Recovery Payment Program

Haverford Township is proud to introduce the Senior/Widowed/Disabled Residents Economic Recovery Payment Program The program (an American Rescue Plan Act funded program) will offer a $500 one-time economic recovery payment to Haverford Township residents who also qualified for and received the 2022 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate in 2023. The Township program is limited to one rebate per household and the program will open May 1, 2023 and close December 15, 2023.

• Program Summary Document

•Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

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