The $1 Energy Fund Grant Program assists utility customers who meet income and payment eligibility guidelines with a $100-$500 grant applied directly to their utility bill. Program Dates: October 1 - November 29: open for services that are off or threat of termination only. December 2 - March 31: open for services that are off only. February 3 - February 28: open for services that are off or in threat of termination. To apply for Dollar Energy funds, the account holder must live in the home. The grant covers residential, single home or apartment service. "Cooking only", commercial, industrial or apartments with shared utility service are not eligible. Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year (October 1st through September 28).

COVID-19 UPDATES: Operating as normal for the time being (3/23). Offers aid with utility assistance and rental assistance.

We provide support in 3 basic program areas: Basic Need(eg. groceries, medical expenses) Employment Support(eg. transportation costs, ID, cell phone, resume/job search, education fees, pre-employment costs etc...), and Housing Stabilization(eg. evection and utility shut-off prevention, fuel, storage etc...). The services through which these programs provide support are: Client Emergency Fund-emergency financial assistance, Community Closet-grocery cupboard that focuses on personal care and household items (not covered by SNAP/FoodStamps) and supplemental dry food goods, and the ACT Now Network-email network of those willing to be informed when there is an urgent need (e.g.clothing, home goods, ride to doctor).

Action Wellness Housing staff offer assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulty finding or maintaining housing. Staff provide a range of services and options to assist clients in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing. Housing services include counseling, subsidized housing for homeless individuals with HIV Disease, and assistance applying for housing related benefits and entitlements.

Project Helping Hand accepts donations from willing co-op members by "rounding up" the their electric bills to the nearest dollar or through tax deductible donations. All donations go directly to help qualifying Adams Electric members, who are struggling to pay their electric bills. These funds are distributed through local human service agencies.

Project Helping Hand accepts donations from willing co-op members by "rounding up" the their electric bills to the nearest dollar or through tax deductible donations. All donations go directly to help qualifying Adams Electric members, who are struggling to pay their electric bills. These funds are distributed through local human service agencies.

Utility assistance available for qualifying customers from PPL, UGI and PA American Water. *UGI Penn Natural Gas thru Project Outreach supplies funds to Columbia County in order to provide energy assistance to those who are in need and are income eligible. *Operation Help is funded by PPL in order to assist in paying the energy bills of the elderly, disabled and others with hardships. *Dollar Energy Fund provides assistance for UGI Central Penn Gas and PA American Water. *On Track payment program available for PPL customers with limited incomes who are unable to pay for their electric services.

Allegheny CARES – COVID relief fund. Application can be found at: www.covid.pa211sw.org Qualifications for the program: Must be resident within Allegheny County . Must have been affected by COVID-19 - either physically, economically, or being vulnerable, etc . No income limit Assistance with - housing, food, utilities, transportation and healthcare. Individuals CAN apply for both UW Emergency Basic Needs COVID-19 Fund and this fund. Maximum grant size $700

Provides financial assistance to families who are in emergency situations. The assistance is in the form of gasoline assistance, clothing, furniture, emergency food vouchers, emergency travel assistance, help with rent and utilities and help with prescriptions. Also provides referrals to other agencies.

Assist applicants with the payment of a fuel or utility bill. Requests for utility assistance must be accompanied by a shut-off notice.

Financial assistance for low-income individuals who need help paying for electric service.

Provides help for the homeless or near homeless in the areas of rental assistance, assessment for housing services and utility assistance.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a non-profit, charitable organization independent of, but closely associated with the United States Army. Army Emergency Relief helps US Army soldiers and their dependents, by providing emergency aid, in the form of either a direct grant (a cash gift, not to be repaid) or an interest-free loan, and by giving college scholarships to children of soldiers. Under Army regulations, officers must recommend whether their soldiers deserve aid. Emergency Aid Help with emergency financial needs for:

• Rent/Mortgage
• Vehicle repair
• Emergency travel
• Utilities/Deposits
• Funeral expenses
• Food
• Non-receipt of pay
• Relocation travel
• Dependant dental
• Medical expenses
• Repair/Replacement of HVAC
• Repair/Replacement of major appliances
• Replacement vehicle
• Loss of funds
• Cranial helmets
• Essential furniture
• Car seats
• Rental vehicle

Loans up to $1000 do not require command recommendation, and there is no limit to the amount of funds Army Emergency Relief may authorize. Officers are responsible for ensuring that their soldiers repay AER loans. Scholarships Army Emergency Relief maintains two scholarship programs – the Spouse Education Assistance Program and the MG James Ursano Scholarship Program for dependent children. Both scholarships provide financial assistance for students who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Scholarship applications are accepted from 1 January to 1 May each year for assistance for the following academic year. Scholarship award amounts are not guaranteed and vary each year based on the total number of applicants in each program and budget amount allotted to the scholarship programs. Visit website for additional information.

Provides electricity assistance to Northwestern Rural Electric Co-Operative, Inc. (REC) members from REC members.

Provides assistance over the phone for older and disabled Pennsylvanians to apply for: - PACE/PACENET (Rx assistance) - LIS/Extra Help (SSA benefit for Medicare Part D) - SNAP (food stamps) - LIHEAP (heating assistance) - Property Tax or Rent Rebate - Mediaid - Medicare Savings Program (MSP) - Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Counselors are available to discuss health insurance options and help understand the new health care law (Affordable Care Act). Contact the Benefit Services Center at: 1-800-528-9594 (toll free) 1-833-373-5869 (other) 215-207-9100 (main adminstrative number)

Provides in-person or over the phone assistance to any Philadelphian seeking to apply for a variety of state and federal benefit programs including: - PACE/PACENET (Rx assistance) - LIS/Extra Help (SSA benefit for Medicare Part D) - SNAP (food stamps) - LIHEAP (heating assistance) - Property Tax or Rent Rebate - Medicaid - Medicare Savings Program (MSP) - CHIP - TANF - Homestead Exemption BenePhilly can also provide screenings and assistance in seeking Social Security Disability benefits (SSI/SSDI), WIC, Unemployment Insurance, health insurance counseling, and many other services.

Financial assistance for paying utility bills.

Assists cancer patients with paying electric bills.

Designed to assist with utilities (electric and gas) or fuel bills. Assist with completing of Crisis Fuel applications through LIHEAP.

Helps low-income households access utility assistance through the application process for LIHEAP, Crisis, CAP programs, Dollar Energy, and weatherization services. Partners include Dollar Energy and Columbia Gas.

Helps low-income households access utility assistance through the application process for LIHEAP, Crisis, CAP programs, Dollar Energy, and weatherization services. Partners include Dollar Energy and Columbia Gas.

Helps low-income households access utility assistance through the application process for LIHEAP, Crisis, CAP programs, Dollar Energy, and weatherization services. Partners include Dollar Energy and Columbia Gas.

**COVID-19 UPDATES** No Face to Face contact at this time. Clearinghouse Coordinator does proper phone screening and confirms client is willing and able to do a phone voucher then refers client to a voucher writer. Voucher writer sets up a phone interview with the client to determine eligibility and instructs client in process to send required information Call the Clearinghouse at 570-888-8826 or email clearinghouse@thevalleybridge.org. ____ Vouchers are issued for emergency assistance by voucher writers associated with the member churches of The Bridge to those who meet eligibility requirements including those related to residence (within the school districts of Waverly, Sayre, and Athens as well as transients), previous help from The Bridge, and family income guidelines as determined through the completion of an interview and application. Vouchers are mainly issued for: Shelter: for people facing eviction (need an eviction notice), needing a security deposit to secure housing, or needing overnight shelter. Utilities: for those in danger of having their gas, electric, or water turned off (need a shut-off notice). Food: for transients needing a meal after Food Bank hours. Transportation: for those stranded and unable to get transportation out of the community. Other emergency situations: other monetary crises may be considered once the proper eligibility has been established. There is a limit to what a family can receive (generally up to $300 every 6 months or 100 gallons of fuel oil every 12 months with a limit to help of 3 times in 7 years), but each case is decided on an individual basis. To start the process of getting voucher, call the Clearinghouse at 570-888-8826 or email clearinghouse@thevalleybridge.org.

Emergency and preventative assistance helps low-income families achieve and maintain their self-sufficiency. Services include rental and move in assistance and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities. Whenever possible, families and individuals are asked to contribute a co-payment.

Emergency and preventative assistance helps low-income families achieve and maintain their self-sufficiency. Services include rental and move in assistance and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities. Whenever possible, families and individuals are asked to contribute a co-payment.

Emergency and preventative assistance helps low-income families achieve and maintain their self-sufficiency. Services include rental and move in assistance and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities. Whenever possible, families and individuals are asked to contribute a co-payment.

Agency can assist low income customers with home heating expenses through several programs including: Operation Help (emergency grants to prevent electric service termination), other emergency assistance grants for emergency fuel deliveries, and/or the State WAP, PPL WRAP, or UGI LIURP weatherization assistance programs that install energy savings measures for the purpose of reducing heat loss and home heating expenses).

Administers the Operation Help program which offer year round heating bill payment assistance (oil, electric and gas utilities) and security deposit waivers to PPL customers who qualify (low income and extreme hardship).

Case management services assist individuals with goal setting to help individuals and families to establish and sustain self-sufficiency. Referrals are made to the appropriate resources. Can provide housing and utility funds, budgeting and job search counseling and prescription assistance. Financial support with groceries for Puerto Rican evacuees

Catholic Charities provides a range of human services to individuals, families and parishes. Services: - Adoption - Pregnancy - Immigration Services - Senior Services - Counseling - Community Support - Parish Outreach - Housing

Catholic Charities will provide emergency fuel/utility assistance to residents of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, depending on availability of funding. The definition of “emergency” is a circumstance that presents a serious, imminent threat to the health and safety of the household and the household has no other safe/viable heating options. Catholic Charities will prioritize emergency fuel/utility assistance to the following groups

• Families with young children
• Elderly
• Families/Individuals on a “fixed” income (from governmental sources)
• Individuals with physical or mental disabilities
Based on level of need and availability of funding, eligible households may be able to receive fuel/utility financial assistance once during the 2010-11 winter season. Applications for home fuel will not be accepted until November 1, 2010. Exceptions may be granted for special circumstances. Utility (water, gas, electricity, etc.) assistance will be available at any time. Approved fuel/utility payments are made directly to the vendor, not the client. Catholic Charities is NOT able to assist with security deposits on utilities, or payments toward outstanding utility bills from previous addresses.

Catholic Charities will provide emergency fuel/utility assistance to residents of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, depending on availability of funding. The definition of “emergency” is a circumstance that presents a serious, imminent threat to the health and safety of the household and the household has no other safe/viable heating options. Catholic Charities will prioritize emergency fuel/utility assistance to the following groups

• Families with young children
• Elderly
• Families/Individuals on a “fixed” income (from governmental sources)
• Individuals with physical or mental disabilities

Based on level of need and availability of funding, eligible households may be able to receive fuel/utility financial assistance once during the 2010-11 winter season. Applications for home fuel will not be accepted until November 1, 2010. Exceptions may be granted for special circumstances. Utility (water, gas, electricity, etc.) assistance will be available at any time. Approved fuel/utility payments are made directly to the vendor, not the client. Catholic Charities is NOT able to assist with security deposits on utilities, or payments toward outstanding utility bills from previous addresses.

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.** Provides financial assistance to low income residents to help with security deposits, reconnect fees or to pay their electric bill if they are facing a shut off.

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.** Provides electric bill payment assistance to avoid termination; can also provide help with a security deposit

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.** Provides electric bill payment assistance, including security deposits and reconnect fees, to low income residents

Provides financial assistance to low income residents for help in paying their electric bills, utility security deposits and utility reconnect fees.

Provides programs and services that assist with immediate needs while empowering individuals and families to attain self-sufficiency. Assistance with basic needs, pregnancy and parenting support and Professional mental health counseling.

Provides programs and services that assist with immediate needs while empowering individuals and families to attain self- sufficiency. Individual, couples and family counseling; pregnancy and parenting support; and help with basic needs assistance.

Basic needs includes limited financial assistance for utilities including assistance through Dollar Energy and CAP programs.

Provides access to a variety of energy assistance programs so families can maintain their utility services, including Customer Assistance Program (CAP). CAP helps low-income, payment troubled customers of Duquesne Light establish manageable payment plans.

Provides benefits assistance for refugees.

When funding is available, provides emergency payment assistance for electricity, heating, and water.

Works to alleviate the financial burden of individuals and families facing crisis situations, as well as provide supportive services to achieve self sufficiency. Some services that may be provided include: Emergency assistance to prevent homelessness with rent or mortgage payments Rental deposits Food vouchers Utility payments and utility deposit assistance Prescription assistance Transportation assistance

Works to alleviate the financial burden of individuals and families facing crisis situations, as well as provide supportive services to achieve self sufficiency. Some services that may be provided include: Emergency assistance to prevent homelessness with rent or mortgage payments Rental deposits Food vouchers Utility payments and utility deposit assistance Prescription assistance Transportation assistance

Works to alleviate the financial burden of individuals and families facing crisis situations, as well as provide supportive services to achieve self sufficiency. Some services that may be provided include: Emergency assistance to prevent homelessness with rent or mortgage payments Rental deposits Food vouchers Utility payments and utility deposit assistance Prescription assistance Transportation assistance

Provides rental assistance for eligible individuals/families when facing eviction and provides rapid re-housing for individuals/families who are literally homeless.

Energy conservation measures are installed to homes for utility customers experiencing high kilowatt usage. Energy education services are also provided. For West Penn Power and Penelec customers only.

Rental assistance, case management and financial literacy are available for individuals/families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, such as facing eviction and electric shut-off notices.

Energy conservation measures are installed to homes for utility customers experiencing high kilowatt usage. Energy education services are also provided.

Information and referral hotline to assist Butler County residents in resolving a home heating and energy crisis. Acts as a single point of contact for the many governmental, private and charitable funds that are available to address energy and related needs. Also provides weatherization and energy conservation information.

Provides assistance with member concerns regarding benefits and entitlements such as; SNAP, Social Security, housing issues and repairs, PACE applications and Property Tax/Rent Rebate Programs.

Program helps those in need of energy assistance. Family Fund assists needy families or individuals who have their permanent residence on Central Electric Cooperative lines. Funds are raised through contributions from members and employees. Each fund is administered by different agencies. You must apply to each individual fund listed below: * Allegheny County – Department of Human Services: 412-350-3911 * Armstrong County – Community Action Office: 724-548-3405 * Butler County – The Salvation Army: 724-287-5532

Utility assistance services include DOLLAR ENERGY, NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR, H2O HELP TO OTHERS PROGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER (PAWC) and WARM AND WARM PLUS SERVICES, FIRSTENERGY COMPANIES, PENELEC AND WEST PENN POWER. Provides information and guidance throughout assitance process.

Utility assistance services include, DOLLAR ENERGY, NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR, H2O HELP TO OTHERS PROGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER (PAWC) and WARM AND WARM PLUS SERVICES, FIRSTENERGY COMPANIES, PENELEC AND WEST PENN POWER. Provides information and guidance throughout assitance process.

The HAP program provides assistance for those at risk of becoming homeless through rental, utility and mortgage assistance. The program requires sustainable income to maintain rental/utilities/mortgage. This program, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, through Clearfield County, serves to assist qualified applicants who are having difficulty making monthly rent payments, utility payments or mortgage payments.

Utility assistance services include, DOLLAR ENERGY, NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR, H2O HELP TO OTHERS PROGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER (PAWC) and WARM AND WARM PLUS SERVICES, FIRSTENERGY COMPANIES, PENELEC AND WEST PENN POWER. Provides information and guidance throughout assitance process.

Utility assistance services include, DOLLAR ENERGY, NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR, H2O HELP TO OTHERS PROGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER (PAWC) and WARM AND WARM PLUS SERVICES, FIRSTENERGY COMPANIES, PENELEC AND WEST PENN POWER. Provides information and guidance throughout assitance process.

**COVID-19 UPDATES* - Continuing to provide services via phone and appointments only.PPL E-PowerWise Program: Programming offers community members a chance to save up to $400.00 a year on their electricity bills. Provides income-eligible households a free conservation kit, valued at around $80.00. Eligible individuals also attend a conservation workshop to â??reduce energy use and save moneyâ?. UGI CAP (Customer Assistance Program): Individuals who are struggling to pay their natural gas charges may be referred to enroll in an affordable payment plan. UGI Operation Share: Assist with the submission of an application to receive a one-time payment toward UGI Central Penn Natural Gas service. Dollar Energy Fund: Assist with the submission of an application CSO, Inc. can help you submit an application to receive a one-time payment toward specific utility bills. This program begins October 1st of each year. Aqua Pennsylvaniaâ??s Helping Hand Program: Aqua Pennsylvania customers who are struggling to pay their water charges may be referred to enroll in a payment plan.

**COVID-19 UPDATES* - Continuing to provide services via phone and appointments only. PPL E-PowerWise Program: Programming offers community members a chance to save up to $400.00 a year on their electricity bills. Provides income-eligible households a free conservation kit, valued at around $80.00. Eligible individuals also attend a conservation workshop to â??reduce energy use and save moneyâ?. UGI CAP (Customer Assistance Program): Individuals who are struggling to pay their natural gas charges may be referred to enroll in an affordable payment plan. UGI Operation Share: Assist with the submission of an application to receive a one-time payment toward UGI Central Penn Natural Gas service. Dollar Energy Fund: Assist with the submission of an application CSO, Inc. can help you submit an application to receive a one-time payment toward specific utility bills. This program begins October 1st of each year. Aqua Pennsylvaniaâ??s Helping Hand Program: Aqua Pennsylvania customers who are struggling to pay their water charges may be referred to enroll in a payment plan.

**COVID-19 UPDATES* - Continuing to provide services via phone and appointments only. PPL E-PowerWise Program: Programming offers community members a chance to save up to $400.00 a year on their electricity bills. Provides income-eligible households a free conservation kit, valued at around $80.00. Eligible individuals also attend a conservation workshop to â??reduce energy use and save moneyâ?. UGI CAP (Customer Assistance Program): Individuals who are struggling to pay their natural gas charges may be referred to enroll in an affordable payment plan. UGI Operation Share: Assist with the submission of an application to receive a one-time payment toward UGI Central Penn Natural Gas service. Dollar Energy Fund: Assist with the submission of an application CSO, Inc. can help you submit an application to receive a one-time payment toward specific utility bills. This program begins October 1st of each year. Aqua Pennsylvaniaâ??s Helping Hand Program: Aqua Pennsylvania customers who are struggling to pay their water charges may be referred to enroll in a payment plan.

**COVID-19 UPDATES* - Continuing to provide services via phone and appointments only. PPL E-PowerWise Program: Programming offers community members a chance to save up to $400.00 a year on their electricity bills. Provides income-eligible households a free conservation kit, valued at around $80.00. Eligible individuals also attend a conservation workshop to reduce energy use and save money. UGI CAP (Customer Assistance Program): Individuals who are struggling to pay their natural gas charges may be referred to enroll in an affordable payment plan. UGI Operation Share: Assist with the submission of an application to receive a one-time payment toward UGI Central Penn Natural Gas service. Dollar Energy Fund: Assist with the submission of an application CSO, Inc. can help you submit an application to receive a one-time payment toward specific utility bills. This program begins October 1st of each year. Aqua Pennsylvanian's Helping Hand Program: Aqua Pennsylvania customers who are struggling to pay their water charges may be referred to enroll in a payment plan.

Financial help to needy households. Financial assistance up to $200 once per 12-month period.

- Supplemental food pantry. -Emergency assistance of rent, heat, electric - on a case by case basis. Limited to once a year and up to $200.00 for coverage area only. -Lone of medical equipment, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, commodes, shower chairs.

As of 03/17/2020, due to COVID-19, the office is doing all the intakes over the phone and are not accepting any walk-ins. If someone does show up, HELP will take their phone number to call them and send them away. The only exception would be someone without a phone and those residents should expect to have a long wait. Operation HELP pays energy bills for customers who, as a result of hardships and limited income, have difficulty paying their energy bills. Lower Dauphin's Operation HELP Funds are only used to pay for Electric.

Use this service for Coordinated Entry in Cameron or Elk Counties for General or Domestic Violence Assessment for Homelesness or housing crisis.

Provides rental assistance for residents that live within the City of Reading. Must have an eviction notice. Click here for application Provides utility assistance for residents that live within the City of Reading. Must have shut off notice. Provides one time help for low-income homeowners with their water, sewer, trash and recycling bills. See eligibility.

Will delay termination of service for up to 30 days when customers have a licensed physician complete a medical certification form stating that termination would be hazardous to the health or safety of a permanent resident of the home.

CEO is able to provide utility customers with access to assistance to help with bill payment for gas and electric services.

CEO Haz is able to provide utility customers with access to assistance to help with bill payment for gas and electric services thru PPL, UGI Fuel Funds and Energy Conservation PPL programs, such as security deposit waivers.

CEO is able to provide utility customers with access to assistance to help with bill payment for gas and electric services.

Assistance with housing emergencies such as foreclosure, eviction, and essential utility termination (heat, electric, water/sewage), as well as emergency shelter and assistance to locate permanent housing; assistance with budgeting, and addressing other issues affecting the household through referrals to community resources.

HAP provides housing assistance for homeless or near homeless situations for: rent, mortgage, heat, electric, or water/sewage assistance.

Provides a range of financial and supportive services to very low-income veterans and their families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. Assistance can include help with rent, mortgage, or utility payments.

Energy Assistance through the PPL OnTrack program allows reduced monthly payments and debt forgiveness for past due bills for PPL customers who qualify.

Financial assistance in paying utility bills.

Work with utility companies to arrange extended payment arrangements for income-eligible households.

Work with utility companies to help income-eligible customers maintain year-round service and pay down delinquent balances.

Financial assistance to defray the cost of electric service for those who qualify.

Provides assistance to qualifying individuals who require help to prevent disconnection of a utility service or to pay overdue bills for any energy source.

Provides assistance and aid to families and individuals experiencing difficulty with their utility service.

One time financial assistance for rent, security deposit or utilities for households who do not fit another program's eligibility guidelines.

Choice Food Pantry by appointment only. We ask that you email us at: pantryguest.communityreachinc@gmail.com to apply for food services. 717-244-6934 Curbside pickup.

• Information and Referral: Direct clients to available agencies and resources for assistance according to the need, plus other Community REACH, Inc. programming.
• Warm Program: Distribution of donated blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, sweaters; as donations allow; each fall/winter.
• Programs for Children: Provide donated school supplies and backpacks in August for students' Back-to-School needs. Summer Kids Food Bag Program provides bag lunches during the summer months. Please call to sign up.
• Life Skills Training: Educational Classes will presume after COVID-19 crisis.
• Emergency assistance: Homeless, elderly, abused, or disaster-related situations are handled on a priority-need basis.

Utility assistance available for Venango County residents. These funds are contingent on donations and have conditions that must be met.

Emergency Assistance for families with children ages 18 and under who are in school. Examples of assistance include rent, doctor appointments, dental needs, utilities and transportation.

Community Social Services is designed to help address community members’ short-term and long-term needs through helping them attain public benefits (e.g. income, rent, utility, and food stamps). Completing applications for UESF,TAP,LIHEAP,CAP.

Provides electric bill assistance to low income residents of Connellsville

Assists Beaver County residents with:

• Assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness,
• Utility Assistance,
• Displaced residents emergency motel program,
• Consumer Education,
• Supportive Housing Program for individuals and families with disabilities who have exhausted all other housing options,
• Fair Housing

Provides supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. May provide eligible Veteran families with outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include:

• Health care services
• Daily living services
• Personal financial planning services
• Transportation services
• Fiduciary and payee services
• Legal services
• Child care services
• Housing counseling services

May also provide time-limited payments to third parties (e.g., landlords, utility companies, moving companies, and licensed child care providers) if these payments help Veteran families stay in or acquire permanent housing on a sustainable basis.

As Council funds permit, heat and utilities aid is available and can be provided on a one time basis to any resident family or individual faced with a crisis or tragedy who are unable to make payment. Contact information to secure an application may be accessed from any affiliated church pastor or at Schuylkill Haven Borough Hall. Likewise, pass through travelers incurring an emergency may inquire from the Schuylkill Haven or PA State Police about overnight lodging and food.

Administers Dollar Energy applications for electric, gas and water.

For ELANCO families and/or individuals they offer financial assistance (utilities, rent, etc.) on a case by case basis. They offer case management for those in ELANCO with low resources and make referrals when appropriate.

Low income (200% poverty guidelines) program to assist with hardship cases to pay PPL electric bills

Dixon House guide residents in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia to access all available public and private grants to prevent utility shut-offs. They help negotiate payment plans with the utility companies and offers helpful weatherization tips and techniques to drive down home energy costs.

A person in need or a counselor at a social service agency can call the FISH answering service at 215-348-7172 and briefly explain the problem to the operator. A caller may be referred to another FISH chapter like those in Pennridge (Sellersville-Perkasie), North Penn (Ambler) or Jenkintown. Based on the need, a caller will be referred to food pantries or a temporary shelter, an educator to help with prescriptions or bills, or other short term emergency needs.

Assists payment-troubled and special needs customers obtain necessary social service support and assistance.

Provides needed assistance to low-income, payment-troubled customers at or below 150% of the Federal poverty level and a demonstrated or expressed inability to pay their electric service bill. A major benefit to customers who faithfully meet their monthly CAP payment arrangement is complete forgiveness of their indebtedness to Duquesne Light Company. Customers who are successfully enrolled in the program are allowed to pay a reduced monthly amount, based on the amount of household income and size.

Helps UGI customers lower their utility bills. Must meet eligibility guidelines.

Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off; offer discounted utility services; provide disconnection protection; arrange for notification regarding pending disconnection; make available special services such as large print utility bills or levalized energy bill payment arrangements which support people's ability to make their payments; or supply wood, propane, butane or other fuel for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Utility assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.

Administers the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) for lower income Met Ed electric households. Program provides bill subsidy, debt forgiveness and free weatherization services, sponsored by Met Ed and First Energy. Must meet income guidelines.

RUA operates when funds are available by providing temporary financial assistance to eligible County residents with limited income, facing a court ordered eviction or utility shut off. Focuses on Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing. Applicants receive financial assistance, case management, budget counseling, mediation, advocacy and coordination of services.

For those who are homeless or near homeless, funding for eligible individuals to use to pay the first and last month's rent in order to maintain current housing or obtain new housing. Could also help pay for other financial expenses that, without the support, might lead to homelessness, including security deposits, utility assistance or transportation. Eligibility for the Home4Good funding is based on income and prioritized based on vulnerability.

Distributes Dollar Energy applications for utility payment assistance

The S.A.F.E program provides emergency financial assistance. Program recipients also receive resources on saving, budgeting and living on a fixed income. S.A.F.E eases financial hardships by providing assistance with past due rent, new lease deposit and utility assistance.

Offers the following customer assistance programs to those in need: 1) Pennsylvania Customer Assistance Program (PCAP:) Helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance. PCAP offers a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness. Debt forgiveness credits are applied directly to participants' electric service accounts in recognition of payments that are made on time and paid in-full. The goals of PCAP are to: * Improve ability to make a payment * Reduce consumption of electricity (eligible PCAP customers must participate in WARM) * Reduce electric account debt 2) Customer Assistance & Referral Evaluation Services Program (CARES): Provides assistance on a short-term basis to payment-troubled residential customers. Based upon the circumstances, company CARES representatives make referrals to social agencies and provide information on appropriate company and/or external programs. CARES is open to: * any customer 60 years of age or over * a handicapped or disabled person * a seriously ill person * a family with a seriously ill family member who resides in the household NOTE: Associates may want to refer a person to a CARES Analyst if they know the business partner may be over income for a Company sponsored program, but, due to extenuating circumstances, needs assistance. Example: A person may have an adequate income, but they have a sick child and are incurring some heavy medical expenses. 3) WARM Program: an energy conservation program for Met-Ed's low-income residential customers in PA. The objective of the program is to help customers save energy and money by reducing their energy consumption. This is done by installing energy-saving home improvements in the home and by educating family members on ways to lower their electric usage. Met-Ed works with community-based organizations and energy conservation contractors to provide these WARM Program services at no additional cost to eligible participants. There are household income requirements and other program qualifications. (could provide insulation, caulking, weather-stripping, refrigerator/freezer replacement, water heater inspection, energy-saving light bulbs, replace inefficient air conditioners) In cooperation with other agencies, Met-Ed offers these additional services to customers in need: 1) Dollar Energy Fund: www.dollarenergy.org- 1-888-282-6816, option #4. This is the name of the largest Hardship Fund in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. DEF awards grants to participating member's low-income customers and takes PCAP applications in designated areas. Customers who have not previously been enrolled in PCAP can apply for a Dollar Energy grant if they meet the all eligibility requirements. 2) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP:) A federally funded grant program administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through its network of local county assistance offices. LIHEAP provides customers help with paying winter heating bills, and occasionally summer cooling bills. LIHEAP funds may be used to pay an electric bill even if electricity is not the main source of heat. Met-Ed receives funds to be applied to eligible homeowners' heating bills. Contact the Berks County Department of Public Assistance to receive application. There are household income requirements for this program. LIHEAP has two components: * CASH- provides a cash payment directly to the utility, to be applied toward bill reduction if certain guidelines are met. * CRISIS- provides a grant to help avoid shut off electric service, which resulted from over-due bills. This grant also can be used to restore service shut off during the winter months. Click here to see information on Met-Ed customer assistance programs. Security deposit arrangements may be possible; Call and speak to the Advanced Applications Department.

Helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance. PCAP offers a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness. Debt forgiveness credits are applied directly to participants' electric service accounts in recognition of payments that are made on time and paid in-full. The goals of PCAP are to: * Improve ability to make a payment * Reduce consumption of electricity (eligible PCAP customers must participate in WARM) * Reduce electric account debt Click here to see information on Penelec customer assistance programs.

Project REACH is an emergency hardship fund designed to help residential customers who have suffered a recent financial hardship and need temporary help in paying their electric bill. The distribution of funds is administered by the Salvation Army located throughout the Penn Power service territory. Customer Assistance Program (CAP) CAP helps residential customers maintain electric service. Participating customers are placed on a payment plan that requires a regular monthly payment based on a discounted rate. The goals of CAP are to: * Improve ability to make a payment * Reduce consumption of electricity CAP is administered by Human Services staff members and community-based organizations. There are household income requirements and other program qualifications.

CARES provides assistance on a short-term basis to payment-troubled residential customers. Based on individual circumstances, company CARES representatives make referrals to social agencies and provide information on appropriate company and/or external programs. CARES is available to: * Any customer 60 years of age or over * A handicapped or disabled customer * A seriously ill customer * a customer with a seriously ill family member who resides in the household

PCAP helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance by offering a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness. Debt forgiveness credits are applied directly to participants' electric service accounts in recognition of payments that are made on time and paid in-full. PCAP participants also are automatically enrolled in the Equal Payment Plan (EPP) – a budget plan that provides the ability to make consistent monthly payments. Enrollment in the EPP is a requirement for PCAP.

Rental assistance to those with notarized eviction notices. Utility assistance to those with shut-off notices.

This program is an alternative payment plan for low income residential customers. Participating PCAP customers are required to make regular monthly payments, but they receive a monthly subsidy credit in relation to their income. Pre- program debt forgiveness may also be offered. Community based organizations in our service areas administer the program. Cambria County Agencies are listed below. CONTACTS: Catholic Charities 814-535-6538 321 Main St., Seifert Medical Bldg., #5G Johnstown, PA 15901 Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co. 814-361-2395 516 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15901 Dollar Energy Fund 888-282-6816

Designed to assist customers who are having financial difficulties because a family member at the premise has been called to active military duty. Customers may choose to defer paying either part of or their entire monthly electric bill. When the conflict ends or the person in military service returns home, arrangements for repayment of the deferred debt will be made with the customer.

Assists with the immediate crisis of homelessness. Offers those who are eligible rent and utility assistance, as well as referral resources and guidance to anyone who calls, in order to assure that emergency basic needs are being met.

Provides emergency financial assistance to those in need of rental assistance, utility assistance or heating assistance.

As of 04/13/2020: Due to COVID-19, currently taking phone calls and having “porch meetings”, but not meeting with anyone inside. Housing issues should be referred to Center for Community Action (Anyone with questions can either email information at info@ccaofpa.org or call 800-323-9997) Utilities assistance.

Thursdays from 10-12, distributes packages of perishable and non-perishable items on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible residents of Northwest Philadelphia. Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets available during holiday period.

Provides monetary assistance for individuals to purchase necessary fuel or pay an essential utility bill.

ELECTRICITY ASSISTANCE: Dollar Energy Fund 1. This fund is a First Energy program. 2. Once a year lump sum grant. 3. Must be unable to pay the bill due to an emergency situation (i.e. loss of employment, illness, divorce). 4. In order to qualify for a grant, applicants must contact First Energy. They will screen you for eligibility and refer you to GECAC if you qualify. HEATING ASSISTANCE: Neighbor-for-Neighbor Heat Fund 1. This fund is a National Fuel program. 2. Maximum of $500 per calendar year or $200 maximum for non-National Fuel customers. 3. Assistance is for overdue heat bills, to purchase fuel or to repair heating equipment. 4. Recipients need not be customers of National Fuel but must reside within National Fuel's service territory.

Provides assistance in three program areas: housing stabilization, utilities, and basic needs. Qualifying applicants may apply to one, two, or all three of the grant areas for a maximum total of $1,500 until the monies are exhausted.

The Help Hotline provides to the residents of the Blue Ridge Summit area assistance in the form of a clothing bank, food banks and limited financial assistance with utility bills. All assistance must be done by contacting the Help Hotline manager at 717-762-9050, who will then schedule an appointment for either Tuesday evening or Saturday morning each week, unless considered an emergency. Assistance may be coordinated with surrounding agencies in regards to utility bills. The Help Hotline serves a 4 county area, within established boundaries.

Provides access to a variety of energy assistance programs so families can maintain their utility services, including Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Service (CARES). CAP helps low-income, payment troubled customers of Duquesne Light establish manageable payment plans that enable them to maintain electric service and move them toward self-sufficiency. CARES assists customers who have had their electric services terminated or are at risk of having their service terminated. Also screens for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dollar Energy Fund. If a person is homebound, they should leave a message with the requested information name and Duquesne Light account number-and request a home visit.

Provides access to a variety of energy assistance programs so families can maintain their utility services, including Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Service (CARES). CAP helps low-income, payment troubled customers of Duquesne Light establish manageable payment plans that enable them to maintain electric service and move them toward self-sufficiency. CARES assists customers who have had their electric services terminated or are at risk of having their service terminated. Also screens for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dollar Energy Fund. If a person is homebound, they should leave a message with the requested information name and Duquesne Light account number-and request a home visit.

Provides access to a variety of energy assistance programs so families can maintain their utility services, including Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Service (CARES). CAP helps low-income, payment troubled customers of Duquesne Light establish manageable payment plans that enable them to maintain electric service and move them toward self-sufficiency. CARES assists customers who have had their electric services terminated or are at risk of having their service terminated. Also screens for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dollar Energy Fund.

Provides access to a variety of energy assistance programs so families can maintain their utility services, including Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Service (CARES). CAP helps low-income, payment troubled customers of Duquesne Light establish manageable payment plans that enable them to maintain electric service and move them toward self-sufficiency. CARES assists customers who have had their electric services terminated or are at risk of having their service terminated. Also screens for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dollar Energy Fund.

Provides access to a variety of energy assistance programs so families can maintain their utility services, including Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Service (CARES). CAP helps low-income, payment troubled customers of Duquesne Light establish manageable payment plans that enable them to maintain electric service and move them toward self-sufficiency. CARES assists customers who have had their electric services terminated or are at risk of having their service terminated. Also screens for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dollar Energy Fund.

Provides access to a variety of energy assistance programs so families can maintain their utility services, including Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Service (CARES). CAP helps low-income, payment troubled customers of Duquesne Light establish manageable payment plans that enable them to maintain electric service and move them toward self-sufficiency. CARES assists customers who have had their electric services terminated or are at risk of having their service terminated. Also screens for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dollar Energy Fund.