Administers benefit programs for veterans and assists with applying for these benefits.

Provides community educational sessions as well as one-on-one counseling on Social Security and Medicare benefit planning, long-term living planning, check writing and budgeting, and fiduciary bookkeeping. Helps to develop individualized plans to meet the needs of each client.

Health benefits screening for older adults/senior citizens.

Provides comprehensive senior services which include information and referral/assistance, outreach, case/care management, escort, transportation, homemaker/chores, personal care, home repair and rehabilitation, and home delivered meals.

Assists veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state, and local benefits. Offers assistance in filing for and accessing the following benefits: compensation for a service-connected disability, pension for veterans unable to work, vocational rehabilitation and counseling, payment for education and job training, home loan guaranty, life insurance, "wheelchair homes," burial benefits, dependency and indemnity compensation, and death pension.

Provides services targeting older adults, including counseling, case management, information and referral to other services and adult day care (Orwigsburg only). Provides benefits assistance to help people ensure that they are receiving all benefits for which they are eligible. Also provides prime time clubs, social clubs for older adults based in parish churches.

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.

Pre-screens households to determine potential eligibility and estimate a households SNAP benefit amount. Assists with filling out and submitting a SNAP application is then provided.

Provides an emergency food pantry only. Can connect those in need with one of the area food pantries. Can help prepare an application for SNAP and other services.

Helps people for whom English is not their first language work through the human service system to obtain benefits and services.

Assists with translation of documents and/or basic services needed for employment.

Provides benefits counseling, processes all applications for benefits and assistance programs (e.g., monetary, disability, burial, memorials, monuments, etc.), and assists in obtaining military records. Provides daily van service to transport local veterans to the Lebanon VA hospital. Van leaves the Veterans Office (Chestnut Street side) at 8 am and returns at 12:30 pm. Must call to reserve space.

Screens individuals and families and provides application assistance for Dollar Energy Fund grants and hardship programs.

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance or WIPA is a free service for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and want to go to work to increase their self-sufficiency. WIPA is funded by the Social Security Administration and helps SSI/SSDI beneficiaries understand the impact of earnings on their cash and health care benefits and access valuable work supports offered by Social Security.

Provides reimbursement for care giving expenses for people caring for parents, spouses, children or relatives that live at home.

Benefits provided include:
financial reimbursements, adult day care, skilled nursing and household expenses, home modification or assistive devices such as ramps and wheelchairs
. Information and referral on resources
, respite care
, benefits counseling
, caregiver training, and care coordination may also be available.

Assists Philadelphians in achieving financial stability through enrollment in public benefits, including addressing utility affordability. Conducts screening for local, state, and federal benefits based on household size and income. Assists eligible clients with applying for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and Utility Emergency Service Funds (UESF).

Assists Philadelphians in achieving financial stability through enrollment in public benefits, including addressing utility affordability. Conducts screening for local, state, and federal benefits based on household size and income. Assists eligible clients with applying for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and Utility Emergency Service Funds (UESF).

Assists Philadelphians in achieving financial stability through enrollment in public benefits, including addressing utility affordability. Conducts screening for local, state, and federal benefits based on household size and income. Assists eligible clients with applying for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and Utility Emergency Service Funds (UESF).

Assists Philadelphians in achieving financial stability through enrollment in public benefits, including addressing utility affordability. Conducts screening for local, state, and federal benefits based on household size and income. Assists eligible clients with applying for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and Utility Emergency Service Funds (UESF).

Offers SNAP with pre-screening and enrollment into the program. SNAP is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Income Maintenance. Provides nutritional benefits through America's best defense against hunger.

Messages are recorded 24 hours a day. Applications for SNAP can be taken by phone.

Provides screening to help individuals determine if they qualify for SNAP benefits and helps them apply over the phone. Also advocates on behalf of people having problems receiving SNAP benefits through the PA Department of Human Services. SNAP provides a monthly supplemental benefit to use toward grocery expenses.

Screens for SNAP (Food Stamp) eligibility for residents of Washington and Greene Counties.

Assists clients in applying for SNAP benefits. Helping Harvest will assist in determining whether or not a client qualifies for SNAP benefits,
complete SNAP application in person or over the phone with the client and follow through to help client access benefits.

Operates a free mobile program that provides those in need across the city with the basic necessities of food and clothing, as well as access to services and benefits. Allows visitors to shop for 10 free, quality items of clothing, shoes, and accessories per person (limit of 25 total per family). Provides fresh, locally-sourced produce and pantry staples. Also provides a social worker at every event to connect those in need to additional services and benefits for which they may be eligible.

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 screening to help individuals determine if they qualify for SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) and helps them apply over the phone. Also advocates on behalf of people having problems receiving SNAP benefits through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services County Assistance Offices.

08/2018:
In light of recent events, the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (PDMVA) might be able to offer a onetime benefit payment (up to a max of $1,600).

All honorably discharged veterans should contact their county Veterans Affairs office for qualifications and processing.

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Assists veterans in navigating the system to access the following services: dependency and indemnity compensation, health care enrollment, education benefit, vocational and rehabilitation training, home loan guarantees, life insurance, burial benefits, tax exemptions, emergency assistance, blind and paralyzed pension, specialized veteran’s license plates, markers and headstones.

Assist veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state and local benefits. Services include assistance in filing for and accessing the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and survivor's pension.

Assists veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state, and local benefits. Services include assistance in filing for and accessing compensation for service connected disability, pension for veterans unable to work, vocational rehabilitation and counseling, payment for education and job training, home loan guaranty, life insurance, "wheelchair homes," burial benefits, dependency and indemnity compensation, and death pension.

General information about Pennsylvania's public assistance programs including, Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance/Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) and LIHEAP. Information is available by phone or internet.

The Beaver County Department of Veterans Affairs provides assistance in applying for county, state and federal veteran’s benefits. Veterans Services provides a wide range of benefits, resources and assistance.

County benefits include:

• Burial Allowance
• Burial Plots
• Headstones and Installation Allowances
• Flags and Emblem Markers
• Safeguard DD-214

For more information visit Beaver County Department of Veterans Affairs

State benefits include:

• Blind Veterans Pension
• Emergency Assistance
• Educational Gratuity
• Paralyzed Veterans Pension
• Real Property Tax Exemption
• State Veterans Home System
• Widow's Real Property Tax Exemption

For more information visit Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Federal benefits include:

• Disability Compensation
• eBenefits
• Education & Training
• GI Bill
• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Mortgage Delinquency Assistance
• Pension
• Survivor Benefits (DIC)
• VA Guaranteed Home Loans
• VetSuccess

For more information visit VA Benefits in Brief

Assist veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state and local benefits. Provides information and assistance in filing for and acquiring the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; vocational rehabilitation and counseling; payment for education and job training; home loan guaranty; life insurance; "wheelchair homes"; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and death pension.

Provides holistic support services for immigrants and refugees. Assists elders, adults, and families on employment support, digital literacy, Digital Navigator helpline, naturalization assistance, public benefits, health insurance, intimate partner violence, ESL, health access, information and referral, case management, advocacy, community programs, and collaboration with other health care and social service providers. Provides voter registration, voter education, and voter protection supports.

Provides free legal information, advice, brief services and/or referrals to Pennsylvania Seniors.


- Topics include:
Housing, including Homeownership/Landlord tenant
- Family Law
- Consumer Problems
- Personal Planning
- Probate
- Elder Abuse
- Healthcare
- Pensions
- Other civil legal issues

Matches adults, age 55 and older, with volunteer opportunities that suit their skills, interests, and availability. Volunteers can receive AmeriCorp Member Benefits during term of service including living allowance, money for college/trade school, loan deferment, professional development, and an alumni network.

Provides human services to low income individuals and families. Programs include:
- Information and referral/client advocacy, case management, senior center sources, and senior outreach
- Interpreter services for clients
- Soup kitchen
- Immigration
- Legal orientation
- Employment services
- Workforce readiness
- GED preparation
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Mental Health services
- Substance Abuse services
- HIV/AIDS testing and counseling
- STD testing and counseling

Provides financial assistance for basic utilities, fuel, and housing costs. Also available to assist individuals in accessing the following programs:

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);
PPL Operation Help; Public assistance (food stamps, medical assistance, cash assistance);
and FEMA Funding (housing and utility costs).

Provides grandparents or older relatives (excluding the parents) with reimbursement benefits. Reimbursable services and supplies included but not limited to: child care, respite care, equipment and supplies to address the developmental needs of the child, counseling, tutoring, education and support, and school-related expenses. Grant money may also be available to assist with the cost of assistive/adaptive devices and home modifications.

Provides comprehensive in-person assessment for older adults to determine the level of care they need and the benefits and services for which they are eligible.

Provides assistance to eligible individuals and families in completing SNAP benefit applications.

Provides case management, a food pantry with curbside pickup, school supplies, clothing, and baby supplies. Also assists with applications for utility programs, LIHEAP, York County Assistance Office, and Dollar Energy. Volunteer opportunities available.