Southwest Community Development Corporation
Philadelphia - Utilities Emergency Services Fund (UESF) Intake
Pays up to $1,500.00 for on a gas or electric bill, or up to $1,000.00 on a water bill in shut-off status or already shut-off. Assistance must be applied to bills in which the account will reach a zero balance after getting the assistance. If the bill is over $1,500.00, the applicants must pay the remaining balance before receiving assistance.

A client may receive assistance from this program once every two years.
6328 Paschall Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
Eligibility: During LIHEAP season, must have applied for LIHEAP and Crisis programs first
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
(215) 729-0800
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  • (215) 729-0800
  • (215) 726-5719 - Fax
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge
Intake Procedure: Call for information.
Intake Requirements:
Valid photo ID
Social Security cards for all in household
Proof of income for all in household for the last 30 days
All utility bills for the last 30 days
If services are off for more than 30 days, will need a Credit Denial from PGW for gas and/or a Service Denial from PECO for electric.
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Southwest Community Development Corporation
Philadelphia - Utilities Emergency Services Fund (UESF) Intake
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