Each household can receive up to $1,500 per month in assistance for rental arrears and/or utility arrears dating back to March 1, 2020, with a maximum of 6 months’ worth of arrears being awarded, not to exceed $9,000 per household.
Arrears ONLY - cannot be used for deposits or future expenses.

Email HousingProgram@aclamo.org for additional information.

Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

Allegheny CARES – COVID relief fund.


Application can be found at: www.covid.pa211sw.org


Qualifications for the program:


Must be resident within Allegheny County

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Must have been affected by COVID-19 - either physically, economically, or being vulnerable, etc

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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

The BERA Program provides a coordinated assistance program to eligible Bucks County tenants impacted by COVID-19. Both tenants and their landlords are encouraged to apply – either party can start the application. Landlords are able to apply and invite multiple tenants to participate in the program at one time.

Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

Delaware County officially launched the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) Grant Program on March 26. The program assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $37 million is available to residents to assist with past due rent and an outstanding utility bill.

Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.
DELCO ERA will pay for past due rent, the largest past due utility bill, and up to three months of future eligible housing/utility expenses totaling up to 15 months of assistance. Past due rent can go as far back as April 1, 2020. DELCO ERA does not pay for deposits.

* No more than one application per household.
* Grant funds are paid directly to the landlord/property manager and the utility company.
* Funds will be distributed on a "first-come, first qualified and approved" basis until program funds are depleted.


Residents are encouraged to apply early as funds are limited! Application Specialists are available to assist. People with language and/or physical challenges can request assistance with application submission.

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).

Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists families struggling to make rental and utility (electric, water/sewer and trash, natural gas/propane/oil) payments.

Currently due to COVID-19 there is additional rental/utility arrears funding for which some residents of Chester County may be eligible.

Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has funds available for those whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss due to COVID-19.

ERAP is for the benefit of current tenants and landlords in Mercer County. The focus of the program is to assist with housing stability and to address arrearages for rental and utility payments, a well as possible short-term future rent.

The Federal moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent has been extended to June 30th. The lead agency managing the program is Mercer County Housing Authority in partnership with the Shenango Valley Urban League and Community Action Partnership of Mercer County.

Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

Provides assistance to households that have experienced economic insecurity and have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. ERAP provides tenant households assistance with rental costs and utilities to include past money owed.

This funding source may be different from other county COVID-19 Emergency Rent Payament Assistance Programs. In some cases both funds may be used. County case managers will be able to offer guidance.

Provides centralized screening, assessment, referral for Covid-19 rental and utility payment assistance services in Montgomery County. Service is provided by the 2-1-1 Call Center. The call center will pre-screen individuals 24/7 and complete appropriate assessments during hours of operation. Services through the Your Way Home Program are not guaranteed.

Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

COVID-19 UPDATES: Operating as normal for the time being (3/23).

Offers aid with utility assistance and rental assistance.

Provides 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...),
-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.

Provides emergency financial relief to Allegheny County residents who meet criteria and have lost income or faced hardship due to COVID-19.

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.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program has funds available for those whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss due to COVID-19.

Provides 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.

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.

Applications accepted from March 8-August 30, 2021
Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists families struggling to make rental and utility (electric,
water/sewer and trash, natural gas/propane/oil) payments.

Financial assistance for paying utility bills.

Blueprints has rent and utility assistance available for Washington County residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blueprints has rent and utility assistance available for Washington County residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.
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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

Provides families and individuals financial assistance for rent including: rent, rental arrears, utilities, and home energy costs incurred due, directly, or indirectly, to COVID-19.

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.

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.

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

Provides limited financial assistance towards rent and mortgage. Ongoing support and advocacy available to help the individual or family to reach their goals.

Programs and services include:

- Food pantry;
- Pregnancy preparation classes;
- Supportive services for the homeless;
- MA/CHIP application assistance;
- Parenting cafe;
- Coffee club

In addition to the usual range of core services the Family Service Center in Chester has contracts through which services are provided to the community. These contracts are with the Office of Adult Services/Delaware County, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The programs funded focus on persons with AIDS who are in need of housing and programs to provide counseling and case management services to homeless individuals and families.

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

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.

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.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program has funds available for those whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss due to COVID-19.

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.

Providing assistance with rent and utilities for people affected either directly or indirectly by COVID-19.
Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

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
* Clarion County: Charitable Deeds 814-797-0286
* Forest County: Information & Referral Service 814-927-8266
* Venango County: Community Support Service 814-432-9763

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.

Providing emergency assistance for renters, landlords, and utility providers negatively affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic and are behind, or will be behind on rent and/or utilities.
Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

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.

Provides emergency assistance with rent and utilities to those impacted directly or indirectly by COVID-19.

**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.

Phase 4 opening up in March.
Check this website for updates or check status on an existing application: https://phlrentassist.org/#/status/

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.

Assisting those who have been directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19. Providing rent, utilities, home energy cost, security deposits assistance.
Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

Clinton County Housing Coalition will administer the local Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
Renters who were financially affected by COVID-19 may be eligible to receive financial assistance with rent and utilities.

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

Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program provides assistance to Luzerne and WyomingCounty households that are unable to pay rent and/or utilities due to COVID-19 Pandemic.

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.

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.

Providing rent and utilities assistance for renters affected by COVID-19 after March 13, 2020.
Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

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.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program has funds available for those whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss due to COVID-19.

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.

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

RENT: Residents may qualify for up to 12 months of rent assistance – to cover past, current and/or future monthly rent payments.
UTILITIES: Assistance payments will be made for arrearages only, but can include electric, natural gas, water, sewer and trash.

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.

Transportation ministry available for those in ELANCO who need access to medical or educational (school meetings) appointments.

Mobile clothing closet offering free clothing during the scheduled community meals.