County of Bucks

Bucks County Offices are closed today and tomorrow in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.??? ?? ???

Congratulations to Nicholas Franklin (Juvenile Probation/Parole), Karen Robos (Children & Youth), Melissa Leonard (Area Agency on Aging) and Karen Litzenberger (Neshaminy Manor) who reached 20-year milestones this month! Congratulations to all Bucks County employees who reached milestones this November! We thank you for your hard work and dedication to Bucks County!

Travel safety reminders courtesy TMA Bucks.?More info:?https://lnkd.in/eYikhFjQ?

Drone footage from the Bucks County Veterans Affairs Golf Outing last month, thanks to UAV Golf! More about Bucks County Veterans Affairs: https://lnkd.in/eu7Nfb9X

The County of Bucks has extended its temporary burn ban through mid-December. Read more:?https://lnkd.in/dYn3piex

In recognition of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, the Commissioners today heard from members of the Bucks County Housing Link about the group’s efforts throughout the year to help those in need of food or shelter. Thank you to United Way of Bucks, Bucks County Opportunity Council, YWCA, Family Service Association of Bucks County and all of our community partners! Read more about Housing Link: https://lnkd.in/eFbuPYXn?

Another VRT graduation! Thanks to Bensalem Township for hosting the two-day training for veteran police officers. The Bucks County Veterans Response Team’s mission is to prepare police across the county on how to support veterans going through a crisis, dealing with homelessness, or just in need of someone to talk to. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eu7Nfb9X

Today is ‘red shirt day’ for Pennsylvania’s Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) Awareness Week. Showing their support are the Bucks County School Superintendents, CTC Directors, School Administrators, Bucks County COO Margie McKevitt, and Bucks County Commissioners Harvie and Marseglio, and Bucks IU Directors. #RedShirtDayPA #WillBeYourVoice #FindingYourWayInPA #Homelessness #BucksCountyEducation #ECYEH

The Bucks County Consortium held its annual luncheon last week at the Northampton Valley Country Club attended by Bucks County Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Bob Harvie, County Solicitor Amy Fitzpatrick and township officials from around the county. Established in 1980 to enhance communication among local governments, the group now includes nearly all municipalities in Bucks County. Read more about the Consortium: https://lnkd.in/eVTaDurn?

The Bucks County Veterans Response Team is a support system of veteran police officers from various departments who are trained on VA resources available for justice-involved, homeless or in distress veterans. Be part of the Bucks County VRT or learn more: https://lnkd.in/eu7Nfb9X