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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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

Assists setting up manageable monthly payments on water and wastewater bills. Also provides customers with water conservation kits that provide customers with information and tools on how to use less water.

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 assistance for payment of water bills & water supplies.

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.

Helps cancer patients with paying their water and sewer bills.

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.

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.

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.**

Provides financial assistance to low income residents for sewage bill payments and security deposits and reconnect fees to prevent shut off of water.

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.**

Provides financial assistance for low income residents to prevent water service from being shut off. Also helps pay security deposits and reconnect fees.

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.**

Provides sewage bill and security deposit payment assistance

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.**

Provides Water Bill payment assistance for usage and security deposits

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.**

Provides financial assistance to low income residents for help paying sewage bills, reconnect and security deposits

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.**

Provides financial assistance to low income residents to pay for delinquent water bills, reconnect fees and security deposits.

Provides financial assistance for low income residents to help pay sewage bills, reconnect fees and security deposits.

**May take up to 5 business days to receive a call back.**

Provides financial assistance to low income residents for help paying water bills, reconnect fees and security deposits

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 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

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.

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.

**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.

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.

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 bill payment arrangements with customers who have a past due water bill/balance with Aqua PA.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Provides case management in addition to utility assistance, employment aid, and short-term transportation assistance.

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.

Rent and utility assistance for Cumberland County Residence who have been impacted by Covid-19. Qualified applicants may receive up to 12 months of rent and utility assistance. The 12 months includes past due rent and utilities.

Please, note: Utilities are limited to electricity, gas, fuel oil, water and sewer and trash removal. (Telephone, cable and internet are NOT considered to be utilities).

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.

Provides a 65% monthly service charge discount and provides water-saving devices and educates customers on how to use water wisely. A program of Pennsylvania American Water managed by Dollar Energy Fund.

Offers assistance grants of up to $500 per year for those who need help to pay their water bills.

Pennsylvania American Water Company offers Sewage Assistance for certain PAWC customers. Grants of up to $500 per year and 15% discounted wastewater charges are available to eligible customers.

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

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides assistance to households that have experienced financial hardship and may be at risk of homelessness due to Covid-19. ERAP provides tenant households assistance with rental and utility costs to include arrearages and other related housing expenses.

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

Provides rental and utility assistance to tenants impacted by COVID-19. Both tenants and their landlords are encouraged to apply, either party can start the application.
Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

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.

The Emergency Rent and Utilities (ERU) Program is designed to provide housing stability to low- and moderate-income Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, residents at risk of eviction and/or homelessness as a result of COVID-19.

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

Distributes Dollar Energy applications for utility payment assistance

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

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

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.

Friends of the Poor acts as a referral site for the federal Dollar Energy program. It provides qualifying North East PA applicants with a grant to reactivate water service when it has been shut off or are at-risk to have their water serice shut off.

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 direct service, identify community need, and resources to provide tangible assistance to those individuals and families who have difficulties because of low incomes or an unexpected emergency.

Provides financial assistance to single women and mothers with children impacted by Covid-19 in Chester County. This is specifically for those women that lost hours or lost employment due to COVID 19. We can assist with a portion of rent, preventing utility shut-offs or possible other expenses. They must be able to demonstrate that they have been impacted by COVID-19

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.

Processes Dollar Energy applications for electric service.

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

Vouchers issued through the system at over 40 participating churches in Erie and surrounding area.
Availability and types of vouchers can vary.

Provides financial assistance to prevent eviction, electricity service termination, etc. or to help with small home repairs or provide small short-term loans for similar needs. Money management counseling is also available.

It's About the Warrior Foundation (IATW) assists and empowers post 9/11 veterans and their families with financial, educational, recreational or therapeutic needs.

• Offers financial assistance to pay third party mortgages, rent, and other needs including:
  • Utility bills
  • Housing assistance (rent, mortgage)
  • Housing repairs
  • Funeral expenses
  • Legal fees
  • Educational fees
  • Recreational fees
  • Medical fees
• Provides gift cards from a variety of retail outlets for the veteran and their families in a time of need.
• Offers post-secondary educational scholarship opportunities for both the veteran and their dependents.
• Assists veterans with job placement throughout the Tri-State Area.

Jubilee Soup Kitchen offers a hot meal daily. Day Shelter for the Homeless. Social Service: provide services around homeless issues; A shower, personal grooming supplies, and a temporary mailing address for the homeless. Financial Assistance: provide services around rent and utility, budgeting, employment, dollar energy fund, and travelers aid. John Heinz Child Development Center provides affordable, educational childcare to empower children (ages 1 to 5 years old) for success in school.

Provides funds to families caring for an ill or disabled child to cover uninsured yet vital expenses such as electric bills, adaptive equipment, special nutritional supplements and disease-related therapies and camps.

Serves people living in the Avon Grove School District, Unionville Chadds Ford School District, and Kennett Consolidated School District. Some services are available to our neighbors in Oxford School District if the household is facing eviction or is currently experiencing homelessness.



The Emergency Assistance Program program offers the following services for those currently living in our service area:
•financial assistance for rent, utility bills, and other basic living expenses
•housing assistance to those who are experiencing homelessness
•connecting those in need with a partner agency that will best assist them
•laundry and shower facilities -- DUE TO COVID-19 THE SHOWER AND LAUNDRY SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.

Our Emergency Loan Program is offered to individuals that need a stopgap solution.
•provides a short-term 0% interest loan
•up to $500
•for auto repairs, rent assistance, tuition and other needs
•must be paid back within six months
•helps to build credit
•To qualify, proof of income and other documentation is required

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides rent and utility assistance to qualifying applicatants to prevent housing instability, potential eviction, and financial hardships of tenants and landlords as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program 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.

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Provides utility assistance (heating oil, natural gas, and/or water/sewer bill) for families or individuals in crisis or emergency. There are special programs for qualified UGI customers.

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

Provides emergency relief for bills before termination or eviction

Provides social service, recreational, and educational opportunities. Acts as a screening agency for Dollar Energy Fund.

Provides financial assistance to individuals and families in the North Penn School District facing a temporary rent, utility, or medical/prescription crisis.

During the summer, Manna prepays electric bills for seniors so that they can run fans or air conditioners. Electric bill must not be past due.