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Slate Belt Rising(SBR) is a neighborhood revitalization initiative designed to integrate and capitalize on the substantial assets of the individual Slate Belt communities. By leveraging the unique history, architecture, and culture of each municipality into a regional approach, SBR will use a Neighborhood Partnership Plan to foster comprehensive community and economic development. While SBR specifically targets the boroughs of Bangor, Wind Gap, Pen Argyl, and Portland, some initiatives promote development and the coordination of services for the entire region.

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Slate Belt Rising

Slate Belt Rising (SBR) is a neighborhood revitalization initiative designed to integrate and capitalize on the substantial assets of the individual Slate Belt communities. By leveraging the unique history, architecture, and culture of each municipality into a regional approach, SBR will use a Neighborhood Partnership Plan to foster comprehensive community and economic development. While SBR specifically targets the boroughs of Bangor, Wind Gap, Pen Argyl, and Portland, some initiatives promote development and the coordination of services for the entire region.
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Last reminder: ➡ Deadline is April 10th. ⬅
The Slate Belt Rising Scholarship Program was created to provide students the opportunity to further
their education and help defray the cost of post-secondary education ($500) on behalf of individuals paid directly to qualified educational institutions or for the purchase of tools.
In order to apply for this scholarship, the candidate must:
1. Be a high school senior who has been accepted at a four-year university/college, community college, technical school, or is entering the workforce in a trade; an adult that is continuing their education.
3. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
4. Have verifiable volunteer experience within the past two years.
5. Have membership and/or leadership experience in clubs and organizations.
For more information and to apply: http://www.slatebeltrising.org/2020-sbr-scholarship/
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We have an opportunity for our #SlateBelt High School Seniors and adults returning to the classroom for Fall 2021. The Slate Belt Rising Scholarship Applications for the purchase of trade tools or for education program tuition are available for download from our website.
➡ Deadline is April 10th. ⬅
The Slate Belt Rising Scholarship Program was created to provide students the opportunity to further
their education and help defray the cost of post-secondary education ($500) on behalf of individuals paid directly to qualified educational institutions or for the purchase of tools.
In order to apply for this scholarship, the candidate must:
1. Be a high school senior who has been accepted at a four-year university/college, community college, technical school, or is entering the workforce in a trade; an adult that is continuing their education.
3. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
4. Have verifiable volunteer experience within the past two years.
5. Have membership and/or leadership experience in clubs and organizations.
For more information and to apply: http://www.slatebeltrising.org/2020-sbr-scholarship/
#SlateBelt #SlateBeltRising #Scholarship
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The County of Northampton hosted a very informative webinar today covering important opportunities you should be aware of:

1) The Northampton County Relief Fund a $250,000 COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund for small businesses. Applicants can apply for a maximum amount of $15,000 per business. The loans will have a 0% interest rate over a twelve-month term. Rising Tide will process the loan applications and distribute the money. You can find the application here:
https://therisingtide.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NC-Application-Packet.pdf

2) The SBA: Paycheck Protection Program- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp;

3) The Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance- https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

Also, to help both businesses and individual homeowners, the 2% rebate for Northampton County Real Estate Taxes has been extended until May 31st.
.#SlateBelt #SlateBeltRising #SlateBeltStrong
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It's #NationalCensusDay! Have you completed your 2020 census yet?
You count! It only takes a few minutes to mark your place in our community. All responses are anonymous and protected. Take the census today at pa.gov/census.
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Census 2020 | PA.GOV
Hello, Neighbor! On April 1, 2020 the U.S. Census Bureau will be counting all residents living in the United States. In Pennsylvania, we’re committed to working together to make sure all our neighbors are included in the census. To receive text message updates about the 2020 Census in either Engli...
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