Gas Service Payment Assistance

Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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

1337 East Fifth Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Eligibility: - Must be a Lehigh County resident
- Must rent home or apartment
- Demonstrate a financial impact occured during the COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for additional qualification information

Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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. 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.

Confidential Address

Eligibility: Delaware County residents who can demonstrate that:
1. Household income is no more than 80% of area median income.
* Priority will be given to households at or below 50% AMI.
2. The applicant must provide evidence of disruption and/or loss due to COVID-19 pandemic such as:
* Qualified for unemployment benefits during the pandemic or can attest in writing that they or a member of their household has experienced a reduction of income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the pandemic; and
* Can demonstrate a risk of housing instability and/or homelessness such as a past due utility or rent notice or eviction notice.

Priority for processing will be given to households earning less than 50% AMI and/or households with at least one person unemployed who has an active claim with the Office of Unemployment Compensation for at least 90 days prior to the date of their full application.

Hours:
Website and online application is available 24/7

In-person application is by appointment only

(484) 729-4200

Dollar Energy Fund

Utility Payment Assistance

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).

PO Box 42329
Pittsburgh, PA 152030329

Eligibility: If applicants are eligible and programs are open, applicants must apply for LIHEAP and CRISIS before applying for the Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program. Gross monthly household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Income Calculator. Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100. Seniors (age 62+) may have a $0 balance as long as there is no existing credit on the account.Proof of Sincere Effort of Payment: Gas and electric: Applicants must have paid at least $150 on their account in the past 90 days; senior citizens (age 62 and over) must have paid $100 on their accounts. Water and sewer: Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their account in the last 90 days; senior citizens (age 62 and over) must have paid at least $50.

Hours: Weekdays, 8:30am to 8:00pm

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

**The ERAP program is temporarily no longer accepting new applications. Go to the website, Lancasterhelp.rent, for more information.**

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

28 Penn Square
Suite 200
Lancaster, PA 17603

Eligibility: * Must be a Lancaster County resident who is unable to pay due to a loss of income (loss of job or reduction in hours), loss of unemployment or other financial hardship related to Covid-19
* Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
* Assistance is available for households that are low to median income. Click here for Lancaser County Income Limits

Hours: Appointment not required
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm
Helpline: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Indiana County Community Action Program

COMPASS Application for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

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.

827 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701

Eligibility: Renter households that have income at or below 80 percent of the area median and in which at least one or more individuals living in the household:

Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19 AND

can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability

Hours: COMPASS application is available online 24/7.

Mercer County Housing Authority

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Provides rent and utility funds for those whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss due to COVID-19.

700 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Farrell, PA 16121

Eligibility: Only current tenants and landlords of properties in Mercer County are eligible to apply for grants. Please note that landlords of evicted tenants are not permitted to apply for payment. Call for more information.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm; Wednesday, Friday: 11:00am to 7:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm

(724) 301-0596

PASW Counties Using COMPASS for Emergency Rental Assistance Program

COMPASS Application for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120

Eligibility: Renter households that have income at or below 80 percent of the area median and in which at least one or more individuals living in the household:

Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19 AND

can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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.

Confidential Address

Eligibility: ERAP is for renters or homeless households. Tenants can apply for themselves or a landlord can apply on behalf of their current tenant(s). There are income guidelines:
Click here for Income Information OR
Click here for application.

(800) 692-7462

Venango County Department of Human Services

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Assisting individuals who are struggling with rent and utilities due to a COVID-19.

1 Dale Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323

Eligibility: Residents of Venango County. Financially impacted by COVID-19 and currently rent your home. Must meet specific income guidelines and demonstrate that they were affected by COVID-19 after March 13, 2020.

Hours: Call or visit web site for more information.

ACLAMO Family Centers

Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)

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.

512 West Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401

Eligibility:

Household must reside in Montgomery County at the time of application.
Household must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income at the time of application. See this chart (Montgomery County) to determine if meet this criteria: https://www.phfa.org/forms/pacares/rental/RRP-County-Income-Limits.pdf
Household must have rent arrears and/or an eviction notice and/or utility arrears and/or a utility shut-off notice at the time application in order to receive assistance.
Household must be able to self-report a COVID hardship and have no alternative means to pay the rent and/or utility arrears for which the household is applying.

Hours: Website available 24/7.

Office hours may vary. Call to inquire or to leave voicemail after hours.

Action Wellness

Housing Services

Offer assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulty finding or maintaining housing. Provides 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/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, and assistance applying for housing related benefits and entitlements.

1216 Arch Street
6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, and those living with any chronic illness.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Action Wellness

Housing Services

2302 Edgmont Avenue
Chester, PA 19013

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, and those living with any chronic illness.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Action Wellness

Housing Services

2641 North Sixth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, and those living with any chronic illness.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Action Wellness

Housing Services

3901 Market Street
Box 1934
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, and those living with any chronic illness.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Action Wellness

Housing Services

3600 Market Street
Suite 601
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, and those living with any chronic illness.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

AGAPE

Financial Assistance

Provides financial assistancer for heating, rent, utilities, mortgage, car, medical and prescription expenses and other needs on case by case basis depending on available funding.

851 Railroad Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Eligibility: Must meet program guidelines and income guidelines. Call for information.

Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Thursdays, from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Wednesdays

Allegheny Link

Intake for Urban Redevelopment Authority Housing Stabilization Program (URA HSP)

Provides screening for the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Housing Stabilization Program (HSP), that offers one-time financial assistance to households facing a temporary non-recurring housing crisis.

City of Pittsburgh renters may receive up to $3,000; homeowners may receive up to $6,000 in housing assistance.

One Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Eligibility: Open to City of Pittsburgh residents. Individuals may apply once every five (5) years.

Hours:
Phone Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 7:00pm

In Person Meetings: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches

Emergency Financial Assistance

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.

1913 Freeport Road
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

Eligibility: Income under 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

American Rescue Workers

Utility Assistance and Lodging

As funds are available, a limited amount is utilized for utility assistance.

502 Mulberry Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Eligibility: Hollidaysburg and Duncansville residents ONLY; Must have shut-off notice; Only help one time a year

Hours: By appointment only

American Rescue Workers

Utility Assistance

Provides assistance with the payment of a fuel or utility bill on an emergency, case by case basis.

337 Bridge Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

Eligibility: Requests for utility assistance must be accompanied by a shut-off notice.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 3:00pm; Wednesday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Armstrong County Community Action Agency

Housing Assistance Program

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

705 Butler Road
Kittanning, PA 16201

Eligibility: Experiencing homelessness

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Armstrong County Community Action Agency

Emergency Rent Assistance Program

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

705 Butler Road
Kittanning, PA 16201

Eligibility: Experiencing homelessness

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Army Emergency Relief

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.

2530 Crystal Drive
Suite 13161
Arlington, VA 22202

Eligibility: The following individuals are eligible for assistance from Army Emergency Relief:

Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
Members of the Reserve Components of the Army (National Guard under Title 10 authority and Army Reserve) who are on continuous active duty for more than 30 consecutive days and their eligible family members.
Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability or retired upon reaching age 60 (Reserve Components) and their eligible family members.
Widows, widowers and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after retirement as cited above.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Associated Charities

Neighbor to Neighbor Fuel Assistance

Provides natural gas fuel assistance in partnership with National Fuel Company.

409 East Central Avenue
Titusville, PA 16354

Eligibility: Ages 55+

Hours: Call for more information.

Benefits Data Trust, Public Benefits Assistance

PA Benefits Center

Assists with submitting applications for:

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
PACE/PACENET (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly)
Senior Food Box Program
LIS (Low Income Subsidy)
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
PTRR (Property Tax & Rent Rebate)
Medicaid Recertification
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program)
CCIS (Child Care Subsidy)
If residing in Philadelphia, referrals offered for additional city-based public benefits.

Confidential Address

Eligibility: Residents of Pennsylvania.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Blair County Community Action Agency

Gas Service Payment Assistance

Financial assistance for paying utility bills.

2301 Beale Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Eligibility: Must be renting, (Must state in the lease that interruption of services will result in eviction) must have employment/income (child support is considered income and so is cash assistance but they must have a positive budget) must reside in Blair County.

Hours: Hours vary.

Blair County Community Action Agency

Utility Assistance

Financial assistance for paying utility bills.

Hours: Hours vary.

Blueprints

Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP)

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

150 West Beau Street
Suite 106
Washington, PA 15301

Eligibility: If you have experienced job loss or reduced hours since March 13, 2020 due to the pandemic, you may be eligible.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm; Intake: by appointment.

Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund Agency

Gas Service Payment Assistance

Assists cancer patients with paying gas service bills.

PO Box 313
State College, PA 16804

Eligibility: Those with cancer who need help with basic necessities.

Hours: Call for more information.

(814) 231-2692

Boyertown Area Multi-Service

Energy Assistance

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

200 West Spring Street
Boyertown, PA 19512

Eligibility: Individuals needing assistance with utilities or a fuel bill; Based on income

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Bridge of Penn York Valley Churches

Emergency Financial Assistance Vouchers

Provides vouchers for shelter for people facing eviction, needing a security deposit to secure housing, or needing overnight shelter. Provides utility vouchers for those in danger of having their gas, electric, or water turned off (need a shut-off notice). Provides food vouchers for transients needing a meal after food bank hours. Provides transportation for those stranded and unable to get transportation out of the community. Other emergency situations or other monetary crises on a case-by-case basis.

P.O. Box 202
Sayre, PA 18840

Eligibility: Residency and income guidelines, call for information. For shelter, must have an eviction notice. For utility assistance, must have a shut-off notice.

Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 9:00am to 12:30pm; Thursday 9:00am to 11:30am

Bringing Hope Home

Light of Hope Family Grant Program

Provides financial assistance to those with cancer and their families

641 Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355

Eligibility: Call for information

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Bucks County Government

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (BERA)

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.

NOTE: While landlords can apply, an application cannot be completed without tenant participation.

55 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

Eligibility:
Bucks County tenants in one of the following housing situations:

renting a unit
renting a manufactured (mobile) home and/or the parcel of land the manufactured home occupies
renting a residence in a “rent-to-own” agreement, under which the renter has the option (or obligation) to purchase the property at the end of the lease term
displaced tenant seeking relocation (move-in) assistance for an identified rental unit

Hours:
Website and online application available 24/7

BERA Helpline: Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm

Bucks County Opportunity Council

Housing Services

Provides emergency and preventative assistance. Services include rental assistance, move in assistance, and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities.

33 Union Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

Eligibility: Residents of Bucks County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Bucks County Opportunity Council

Housing Services

Provides emergency and preventative assistance. Services include rental assistance, move in assistance, and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities.

539 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974

Eligibility: Residents of Bucks County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Bucks County Opportunity Council

Housing Services

Provides emergency and preventative assistance. Services include rental assistance, move in assistance, and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities.

721 Veterans Highway
Bristol, PA 19007

Eligibility: Residents of Bucks County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

(215) 781-2661

Bucks County Opportunity Council

Housing Services

Provides emergency and preventative assistance. Services include rental assistance, move in assistance, and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities.

136 C Mill Road
Quakertown, PA 18951

Eligibility: Residents of Bucks County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

(215) 536-0353

Carbon County Action Committee For Human Services

Utility Assistance

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

267 South Second Street
Lehighton, PA 18235

Eligibility: Residents of Carbon County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm ; closed major holidays

Casa Guadalupe Center

Utility Assistance

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).

218 North 2nd Street
Allentown, PA 18101

Eligibility: Low income PPL customers

Hours: Weekdays, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Catholic Charities - Lehigh/Northampton Administrative Office

Community Support Program

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.

234 Grace Street
Reading, PA 19611

Eligibility: Berks County resident

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Catholic Charities - Lehigh/Northampton Administrative Office

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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.

900 South Woodward Street
Lehigh/Northampton County Office
Allentown, PA 18103

Eligibility: Residents of Carbon County in need of help with rent or utilities

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, other times by appointment only

(570) 628-0466

Catholic Charities - Lehigh/Northampton Administrative Office

Catholic Charities Schuylkill-Carbon

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

319 Mahantongo Street
Pottsville, PA 17901

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm; other times by appointment

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

Emergency Fuel and Utility Assistance

Catholic Charities will provide emergency fuel/utility assistance to residents of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, depending on availability of funding. 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

Confidential Address

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

(814) 353-0502

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg

Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides financial assistance to low income residents for help in paying their utility bills, utility security deposits, and utility reconnect fees. Payments are made directly to the service provider.

711 East Pittsburgh Street
Greensburg, PA 15601

Eligibility: Residents of the service area whose income is at or below 175% of the poverty level.

Hours:
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Help Line: 24/7

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh

Washington County Services

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.

331 South Main Street
Washington, PA 15301

Eligibility: Varies by Service. Please call to discuss.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Friday

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh

Greene County Services

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.

72 East High Street
Waynesburg, PA 15730

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh

Basic Needs Assistance

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

212 Ninth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Catholic Social Services - Southeast Pennsylvania

Catholic Social Services - Immigrant, Refugee and Asylee Support

Provides benefits assistance for refugees.

222 North 17th Street
Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Eligibility: Call or walk-in to determine eligibility requirements for specific need.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Center for Community Action

LIHEAP Furnace Crisis

Assists with furnace repair or replacement during the winter months; November through April.

216 North 2nd Street
Suite D
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233

Eligibility: - 150% of Federal Poverty Guideline
- Have received LIHEAP fuel assistance
- Referrals are received from the County Assistance Office
- Open beginning of November through middle of April
- Allows for furnace repair or replacement

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm

Center for Community Action

LIHEAP Furnace Crisis

Assists with furnace repair or replacement during the winter months; November through April.

195 Drive-In Lane
Everett, PA 15537

Eligibility: 150% of Federal Poverty Guideline.
Have received LIHEAP fuel assistance.
Referrals are received from the County Assistance Office.
Open beginning of November through middle of April.
Allows for furnace repair or replacement.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Center for Community Action

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Pays rental arrears, Utility arrears, and rental assistance moving forward, must be affected directly or indirectly by COVID-19.

195 Drive-In Lane
Everett, PA 15537

Eligibility: Under 80% AMI

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Center for Community Resources

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Provides funds for those whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss due to COVID-19.

212-214 South Main Street
Butler, PA 16001

Eligibility: * U.S. citizen, or qualified noncitizen with an unexpired immigration status;o Renter in Butler County (other counties have programs for their residents);
* Obligation to pay rent on a residential dwelling or utility and home energy
obligations;
* One or more members of the household who qualified for unemployment
benefits, experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant
costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to
COVID-19;
* One or more members of the household who demonstrate a risk of experiencing
homelessness or housing instability (meaning they have a past due utility or rent
notice or eviction notice; unsafe or unhealthy living conditions exist; or there is
other evidence of such risk, such as past due rental payments); and
* An annual or monthly income that is no more than 80% of the Area Median
Income (AMI) for the household size.

Center for Community Resources

Utility Assistance

Provides 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.

212 South Main Street
Suite 625
Butler, PA 16001

Eligibility: Resident of: Butler County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Center for Family Services

Neighbor for Neighbor Utility Assistance

Assists with National Fuel payment and alternate heating sources on a case by case basis for eligible households.

213 West Center Street
Meadville, PA 16335

Eligibility: People meeting any of the following criteria: Aged 55 or older, Receiving a disability income, Receiving Unemployment Compensation, Recent los of income within 30 days ( must be verified), Experiencing a medical emergency (accompanied by verification from a physician), a Veteran or employed w/ and income between 151%-200% of poverty income guidelines.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Center in the Park

Counselor

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.

5818 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Central Pennsylvania Community Action

Housing Assistance

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.

207 East Cherry Street
Clearfield , PA 16830

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Hours: Call for more information.

Central Pennsylvania Community Action

Utility Assistance

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.

207 East Cherry Street
Clearfield , PA 16830

Eligibility: Call or visit website for more information.

Hours: Call for more information.

Central Pennsylvania Community Action

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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.

207 East Cherry Street
Clearfield , PA 16830

Eligibility: Must fall within income guidelines. Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

Hours: Call or visit web site for more information.

Central Susquehanna Opportunities (CSO)

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Provides rental assistance for families and individuals at risk of eviction or utility shut-offs due to financial impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.

2 East Arch Street
Shamokin, PA 17872

Eligibility: Visit website or call for information on income and eligibility requirements.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Charitable Deeds and Services

Financial Assistance

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

260 Highpoint Road
Knox, PA 16232

Eligibility: Individuals and Families in the Clarion, Venango and Forest areas.

Hours: To schedule appointments, Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00am to 11:30am
Call for more information.

Christian Assistance Network

Financial Assistance

Assists the poor, disabled, disadvantaged and elderly with the basic needs of food, clothing, housing, and medical expenses.

120 East Main Street
Grove City, PA 16127

Eligibility: Grove City School District only. This includes Grove City Borough, Liberty Township, Pine Township, Springfield Township, Wolf Creek Township

Hours: Irregular hours - please call and leave a voicemail for intake.

Citizens Against Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse

Cameron / Elk Coordinated Entry (General and Domestic Violence)

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

28 Morgan Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Hours: Office #: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Hotline: 24/7

City of Reading

Rental and Utility Assistance

* Provides rental assistance for residents that live within the City of Reading. Must have an eviction notice.
* 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. May receive one time a year - up to $150.00 in credit on the water, sewer, trash and recycling bills

815 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601

Eligibility: Rent and Utility Assistance: Income restrictions apply
Water Assistance Hardship Program: * Applicants must be a Reading Area Water Customer * Must be a homeowners, not tenants * Must meet certain income guidelines * Must be current on their existing bills

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

City of Wilkes-Barre

Residents Utility Assistance Program

Provides financial assistance with public utilities needed to heat the home. Offers a onetime grant to those who quality.

40 East Market Street
3rd Floor
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

Eligibility: If your household income has been negatively affected due to preparing for, preventing and responding to the current COVID-19 pandemic whether you are working or not. Household meeting income guidelines.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm

Clarion County Housing Authority

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Providing assistance (rent, utilities, home energy cost, security deposits assistance) to those who have been directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19.

8 West Main Street
Clarion, PA 16214

Eligibility: Any Clarion County resident who is renting or homeless. Must meet 2020 household gross income guidelines OR household monthly gross income 30 days prior to date of application. Guidelines can be found here

Hours: Call or visit web site for more information.

Clinton County Housing Coalition

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Administers 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. Preference given to first time ERAP applicants.

330 East Main Street
Lock Haven, PA 17746

Eligibility: Clinton County renter household who has experienced a COVID-19 triggering event such as household/tenant qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19. Must meet 80% of area median income.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm. Closed for Lunch (12:00pm to 1:00pm)

Cloverleaf Area Ecumenical Assistance Program

Provide financial assistance to our clients who might be experiencing a financial hardship including rent, utilities and medical bills.

2 Grove Place
St Elizabeth Church
Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Eligibility: People can receive our services if they live within a two mile radius of our facility.

Hours: The Director is usually in the office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Our food distribution is on every other Tuesday from 9:00am to 12:00 pm.

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania

Emergency Repair Fund

Offers financial assistance for the repair or replacement of natural gas furnaces, water heaters, service & house lines and space heaters serving as the primary heat source for a residential dwelling.

121 Champion Way
Suite 100
Canonsburg, PA 15317

Eligibility: Customer must own and reside within the home. Must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines at 150%

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania

CAP Budget Payment Plan

CAP offers affordable payment plans for customers with low incomes and long-term bill payment problems.

121 Champion Way
Suite 100
Canonsburg, PA 15317

Eligibility: Must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines at 150%

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)

Utility Payment Assistance

Provides utility customers with access to assistance to help with bill payment for gas and electric services.

165 Amber Lane
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Eligibility: Individuals in need of assistance with utility bills.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (Closed from 12:00pm to 1:00pm)

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)

Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program

Provides assistance to households that are unable to pay rent and/or utilities due to financial hardships related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

165 Amber Lane
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Eligibility:

Must be a renter, residing in Luzerne or Wyoming County.

Must qualify for Unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or loss of housing stability.
Must meet the program's gross household area median income guidelines.
Call or visit website for income guidelines.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (Closed for lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm).

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)

Utility Payment Assistance

Provides utility customers with access to assistance to help with bill payment for gas and electric services.

819 Hunter Highway
Wyoming County Human Services Bldg
Tunkhannock, PA 18657

Eligibility: Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)

Utility Payment Assistance

Provides 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.

100 West Broad Street Suite 11
Broad Street Exchange Bldg.
Hazleton, PA 18201

Eligibility: PPL, UGI Utilities. Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Fridaym 8:30am- 5:00pm (Closed from 12:00-1:00pm.)

Community Action

Emergency Shelter and Rent Assistance

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.

30A South Sheridan Road
Clarion, PA 16214

Eligibility: Must be a resident of Clarion county and experiencing homelessness.

Hours: Call for more information

Community Action

Homeless Assistance Program Housing Assistance

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

105 Grace Way
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

Eligibility: People who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Hours: Call for more information

Community Action

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Providing rent and utility (electric, gas, heating fuel, sewer, trash or water) payment assistance for renters affected by COVID-19.

105 Grace Way
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

Eligibility: Household is below or at 80% of the area median income.
- One or more individuals in household can demonstrate risk of homelessness or housing instability.
- One or more individuals in household qualified for unemployment benefits reduced income, significant costs, other financial hardship due directly/indirectly to COVID-19.

Hours: Call or email for more information.

Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC)

CAADC - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

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

1414 Meeting House
Boothwyn, PA 19061

Eligibility: Low-income veterans and families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Community Action Partnership for Somerset County

Gas Service Payment Assistance

Provides financial assistance with utility bills.

535 East Main Street
Somerset, PA 15501

Eligibility: Call for information

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Community Action Partnership for Somerset County

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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

535 East Main Street
Somerset, PA 15501

Eligibility: Somerset residents whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss as a result of COVID-19.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Community Action Partnership of Mercer County

Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund

Provides assistance to qualifying individuals who require help to prevent disconnection of a utility service, to pay overdue bills for any energy source, to purchase any type of heating fuel or to repair/replace heating equipment.

75 South Dock Street
Sharon, PA 16146

Eligibility: Must be 55 years or older * Receiving disability or unemployment income * Able to demonstrate a certified medical emergency * Resident of the National Fuel Gas service territory, but not necessarily a National Fuel Gas customer.

Hours: Irregular - call for details

Community Reach

Food Pantry

Operates a Choice Food Pantry. Offers clothes, toys, school supplies, and other basic needs. Provides Information and Referral by directing clients to available agencies and resources for assistance according to the need. Offers Life Skills Training and emergency assistance: homeless, elderly, abused, or disaster-related situations are handled on a priority-need basis.

15 First Avenue
Red Lion, PA 17356

Eligibility: County residents

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm - By appointment only

Community Services of Venango County

Utility Assistance

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

203 Center Street
Oil City, PA 16301

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 4:00pm

Community Services of Venango County

Child Advocacy Program

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.

203 Center Street
Oil City, PA 16301

Eligibility: Income eligible families with children in the home aged 18 and under who are in school. There is a maximum for each need only one time per year and there is a lifetime limit.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Connellsville Area Community Ministries

Gas Bill Assistance

Provides gas bill payment assistance to low income residents of Connellsville. Cannot provide fuel assistance.

110 West Crawford Avenue
Connellsville, PA 15425

Eligibility: Resident of Connellsville Area School District

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm

CONTACT Helpline

ERAP Hotline

Serves as the hotline for Dauphin ERAP program. The application process is currently paused at this time: not accepting new applications.

P.O. Box 90035
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Eligibility: * Qualify for unemployment benefits OR experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to COVID-19 that threaten the household’s ability to pay the costs of the rental property when due

* Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which may include past due rent and utility notices and eviction notices

* Must be at 80% Area Median Income or below

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm

Cornerstone of Beaver County

Housing and Financial Assistance

Assists Beaver County residents experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness with housing and utility funding.

600 Sixth Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Eligibility: Residents of: Beaver County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Cornerstone of Beaver County

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

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.

600 Sixth Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Eligibility: Low income Veterans and their Dependents

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Council of Churches Schuylkill Haven & Vicinity

Emergency Assistance

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.

PO Box 303
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

Eligibility: Residents of Schuylkill Haven only

(570) 500-9898

Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program

Community Support Services

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

386 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335

Eligibility: Persons in need in Crawford County. Must meet income guidelines.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

CrossNet Ministries

Social Services

* Offers financial assistance (utilities, rent, etc.) on a case by case basis for those in ELANCO
* 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.

123 West Franklin Street
New Holland, PA 17557

Eligibility: Residents of Elanco School District ONLY, families and/or individuals

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities

Rental Assistance Program

Provides rent and utility assistance for Cumberland County Residence who have been impacted by Covid-19.

114 North Hanover Street
Suite 104
Carlisle, PA 17013

Eligibility: Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Hours: Vary

Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Confidential Address

Hours:
Website and online application is available 24/7

In-person application is by appointment only

(484) 729-4200

Divine Grace Parish

Financial Assistance and Food Pantry

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.

311 Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117

Eligibility: Low Income

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday: 9:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Eagles Fly for Leukemia

Family Support Fund

Helps families of children with cancer cope with the extraordinary costs associated with these illnesses.

1550 Liberty Ridge Drive
Suite 330
Wayne, PA 19087

Eligibility: Families and children experiencing a pediatric cancer diagnosis

Hours: Call 888-272-1662 for information

Easton Area Neighborhood Center

Utility Assistance

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

902 Philadelphia Road
Easton, PA 18042

Eligibility: UGI customers

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Endless Mountain Mission Center

Emergency Aid

Offers aid with utility assistance and rental assistance.

51 Mission Center Drive
Troy, PA 16947

Eligibility: Only residents of Bradford County are eligible.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Faith Centre

Utility Assistance

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.

131 S Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Hours: By Appointment

Families First

Utility Assistance

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

1620 Teels Road
Housed in Wind Gap Middle School
Pen Argyl, PA 18072

Eligibility: Individuals and families residing within the Pen Argyl School District

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm; Evenings by appointment

Family Promise of Berks County Inc.

Rent and Utility Assistance Program

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

325 North Fifth Street
Reading, PA 19601

Eligibility: * Must reside in Berks County (excluding City of Reading) * Homeless or at risk of homelessness * Meet income guidelines

* Possess a court ordered eviction notice or utility shut off notice * Provide identification, proof of income for all household members * Demonstrate a reasonable ability to regain self-sufficiency through temporary assistance

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Family Services of Montgomery County

Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)

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.

3125 Ridge Pike
Eagleville, PA 19403

Eligibility:

Household must reside in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at the time of application, AND
One or more individuals in the household qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship directly or indirectly due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020, AND
Household must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income at the time of application.

Hours: Website available 24/7.

Fayette County Community Action Agency

Dollar Energy Applications

Distributes Dollar Energy applications for utility payment assistance

140 North Beeson Avenue
Second Floor
Uniontown, PA 15401

Eligibility: Some programs are income and/or age based.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Final Salute, Inc.

S.A.F.E Program

The S.A.F.E program provides emergency financial assistance. Program recipients also receive resources on saving, budgeting and living on a fixed income.

S.A.F.E eases financial hardships by providing assistance with past due rent, new lease deposit and utility assistance.

2800 Eishenhower Avenue
Suite 220
Alexandria, VA 22314

Eligibility: The S.A.F.E program is open to women Veterans and members of the U.S. Military Reserve and Guard component forces, regardless of their location.

Documents needed:

Proof of Veteran* status or current U.S. Military Reserve/Guard component service. (*Requires completion of initial service obligation (ISO), unless medically discharged). Copies of the bills that you are having difficulty paying (must be past due). Military I.D. (if Reserve or Guard). Additional documents such as an Employment Letter may also be requested.

First United Methodist Church - Reynoldsville

First United Methodist Church of Reynoldsville

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

504 Jackson Street
Reynoldsville, PA 15851

Eligibility: People in the Reynoldsville zip code only.

Hours: Pastor’s Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Administrative Assistant’s Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm
Call for more information.

Franklin Center of Beaver County

Utility Payment Assistance

Assists low-income individuals and families with utility payments to prevent shutoff.

1217 Seventh Avenue
Second Floor
Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Eligibility: Beaver County residents who are in imminent danger of utility shutoff. Income guidelines apply. Call for details.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Friend Inc. Community Services

Case Management

Provides emergency financial assistance to those in need of rental assistance, utility assistance or heating assistance.
Also offers some career guidance and computer access to job search.

658D Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530

Eligibility: Anyone at or under 150% of poverty

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm (afternoons by appointment only)

Fulton County Catholic Mission

Utility Assistance

Provides utilities assistance.

110 South 3rd Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233

Eligibility: Call for information

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Good Samaritan Services

Emergency Relief Fund

Provides assistance with a one month payment toward arrearage in rent and/or utilities.

616 North Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

Eligibility: * Must be a resident of Lancaster County * Residents name must be on the rental lease or utility bill * Resident must be able to maintain services after assistance payment

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Grace Connection

Emergency Utility/Fuel Assistance

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

One Main Street
Christ Episcopal Church Basement
Towanda, PA 18848

Eligibility: Must be a residents of Towanda, Northeast Bradford, or Wyalusing School Districts

Hours: Mon and Thurs 1:00pm-4:00pm

Greater Erie Community Action Committee

Utility Assistance

ELECTRICITY ASSISTANCE: Dollar Energy Fund
1. This fund is a First Energy program.
2. Once a year lump sum grant.
3. Must be unable to pay the bill due to an emergency situation (i.e. loss of employment, illness, divorce).
4. In order to qualify for a grant, applicants must contact First Energy. They will screen you for eligibility and refer you to GECAC if you qualify.

HEATING ASSISTANCE: Neighbor-for-Neighbor Heat Fund
1. This fund is a National Fuel program.
2. Maximum of $500 per calendar year or $200 maximum for non-National Fuel customers.
3. Assistance is for overdue heat bills, to purchase fuel or to repair heating equipment. 4. Recipients need not be customers of National Fuel but must reside within National Fuel's service territory.

18 West 9th Street
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility: In order to qualify for a grant, applicants must fall into at least one of the following classifications:

- 55 years of age or older
- A resident who is over 150% (but does not exceed 200%) of the federal poverty guidelines,
- On a disabled or handicapped income

- A veteran with a verified need
- Able to demonstrate a certified medical emergency

- Experienced a verifiable, recent loss of income
- Receiving unemployment benefits

Hours: Monday through Thursday; 9:00am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Holy Family Institute

Duquesne Light Utility Assistance Program

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

600 6th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Eligibility: Duquesne Light customers.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Holy Family Institute

Duquesne Light Utility Assistance Program

1601 Brighton Road
North Side Common Ministries Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Eligibility: Duquesne Light customers.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Holy Family Institute

Duquesne Light Utility Assistance Program

1789 South Braddock Avenue
Suite 585
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Eligibility: Duquesne Light customers.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Holy Family Institute

Duquesne Light Utility Assistance Program

19 May Street
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Eligibility: Duquesne Light customers.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Holy Family Institute

Duquesne Light Utility Assistance Program

2020 Main Street
Aliquippa, PA 15001

Eligibility: Duquesne Light customers.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Holy Family Institute

Duquesne Light Utility Assistance Program

4313 Walnut Street
Olympia Shopping Center
McKeesport, PA 15132

Eligibility: Duquesne Light customers.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Indiana County Community Action Program

Gas Bill Payment Assistance

Provides financial help to low income residents of Indiana County for paying gas bills.

827 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701

Eligibility: Low income residents of Indiana County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed for lunch, noon to 1:00pm

Indiana County Community Action Program

Dollar Energy Applications for Electric, Gas and Water

Processes Dollar Energy applications for electric service.

827 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701

Eligibility: Low Income

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed for lunch, noon to 1:00pm

Interfaith Human Services

Utility Assistance

provides assistance with heating fuel in the winter months to qualifying individuals and families. Attendance at educational classes is required in order to apply. Call or visit the webpage to RSVP to attend a class.

251 Easterly Parkway
Suite 200
State College, PA 16801

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Intersection

Utility Payment Assistance

Provides small grants to assist individuals and families to pay utility bills.

115 Seventh Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132

Eligibility: Available to McKeesport residents. Call for additional details.

Hours: Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30am to 1:00pm

It's About the Warrior Foundation

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

12590 Perry Highway
Suite 700
Wexford, PA 15090

Eligibility: Post 911 veterans transitioning back to civilian life.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Jubilee Association

Soup Kitchen and Social Services

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.

2005 Wyandotte Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Eligibility: 18 years of age and up; based on the size of the family or poverty level. All of Allegheny County.

Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 8:00am to 1:00pm

Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund

Memorial Fund

Provides funds to families caring for an ill or disabled child to cover uninsured yet vital expenses such as electric bills, adaptive equipment, gas, water, transportation, and disease-related therapies and camps. Also medical costs not covered by insurance.

580 Virginia Drive
Suite 110
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Eligibility: Families with children under the age of 18 or over 18 if the child is completely dependent on others for care.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Lackawanna County Department of Human Services

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides rent and utility assistance to renters who suffered disruption and loss of income during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

123 Wyoming Avenue
4th Floor
Scranton, PA 18503

Eligibility:

Renters throughout Lackawanna County.

Must meet 80%Area Median Income guidelines.
Can demonstrate household experienced financial impacts related to Covid.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Lebanon County Christian Ministries

Utility Assistance

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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.

250 South 7th Street
Lebanon, PA 17042

Eligibility: Lebanon county residents experiencing a crisis or emergency

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30pm

Lebanon County Community Action Partnership

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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

503 Oak Street
Lebanon, PA 17042

Eligibility: Landlord on behalf of tenant, or renter household where someone qualifies for unemployment, has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19; Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and has a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Lighthouse Foundation

Whole Life Ministries Program

Provides emergency relief for bills and rent to prevent termination or eviction as well as offers assistance for security deposits.

116 Browns Hill Road
Suite 400
Valencia, PA 16059

Eligibility: Residents of: Butler County and select zip codes in Allegheny County.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 4:00pm; Friday, 8:30am to 2:00pm

Manna on Main Street

Emergency Aid

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

Electric bill must not be past due.

During the summer, Manna prepays electric bills for seniors so that they can run fans or air conditioners.

606 East Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446

Eligibility: Must reside in North Penn School District.

Boroughs:

Hatfield
Lansdale
Most of North Wales

Townships:

Hatfield
Montgomery
Towamencin
Upper Gwynedd

Villages: Line Lexington
Must have lived in the area for at least six months.

Must have sustainable income going forward.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm

Manna on Main Street

Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)

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.

606 East Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446

Eligibility:

Household must reside in Montgomery County at the time of application
Household must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income at the time of application
Household must have rent arrears and/or an eviction notice and/or utility arrears and/or a utility shut-off notice at the time application in order to receive assistance
Household must be able to self-report a COVID hardship and have no alternative means to pay the rent and/or utility arrears for which the household is applying.

Hours: Website available 24/7.

Mason-Dixon Community Services

Community Services

Provides food assistance, energey assistance, referrals, counseling, programs for children/WIC, educational programs, holiday adoptions, Ready2Learn program, and summer day camp.

5 Pendyrus Street
Suite 2
Delta, PA 17314

Eligibility: Low income county residents

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm

First Thursday of the month, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

or by appointment.

McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Provides assistance with past due rent, future rental assistance and utility / home energy costs, as well as Housing Stability Services. For individuals and/or families who have been impacted directly or indirectly by the COVID-19. Landlords are also able to apply on behalf of tenants. The tenants will have to co-sign the application, as well as provide the additional documentation that is require to complete the application process.

415 West Main Street
Smethport, PA 16749

Eligibility: Household income must fall at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for household size.

Hours: Call for more information.

Mifflin Juniata Human Services

Energy Bank

Assist individuals in planning for heating needs through financial planning education and energy conservation and weatherizing resources to alleviate heating crisis in the future.

20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown , PA 17044

Eligibility: - Be a 90 consecutive day resident of Mifflin or Juniata County

- Be denied LIHEAP cash and crisis benefits or for those 60 or older have exhausted all LIHEAP cash and crisis benefits for the current heating season

- Have received no financial assistance from Energy Bank within last 24 month except those 60 or older may apply annually

- Have adequate income to maintain household expenses in the upcoming 30 days
- Have paid additional fees and copayment (those 60 and older are waived of copayment)

- Have provided all requested information for verification

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Mifflin Juniata Human Services

Utility Assistance

Assists with utility payment.

20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown , PA 17044

Eligibility: - Proof of 90 day residency
- Must have shut off notice
- Must be at or below 150% poverty level
- Have to agree to 90 days follow up budgeting/case management services

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Monroe County Government

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Helps renters dealing with financial challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic. For eligible households, program offers rental and utility assistance to avoid eviction or loss of utility service.

One Quaker Plaza
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Eligibility: Income guidelines. Call or view website for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission (CADCOM)

Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)

113 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401

Eligibility:

Household must reside in Montgomery County at the time of application
Household must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income at the time of application
Household must have rent arrears and/or an eviction notice and/or utility arrears and/or a utility shut-off notice at the time application in order to receive assistance
Household must be able to self-report a COVID hardship and have no alternative means to pay the rent and/or utility arrears for which the household is applying

Hours: Website available 24/7.

(717) 432-3053 , (4-15-20)

Montour County Human Services

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Can assist in filing for emergency rental and utility funds through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

435 East Front Street
Danville, PA 17821

Eligibility: Renter households in Montour County who were financially impacted by COVID-19.
Must qualify for Unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or loss of housing stability.
Must meet the program's gross household area median income guidelines. Call or visit webite for income guidelines.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Nabhi Christian Ministries

Hands for Hope

Processes applications for Dollar Energy Fund and Peoples Gas CAP program utility grants.

7060 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Eligibility: Allegheny County residents with low or limited income. Please email or call for additional details.

Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Please note that, due to COVID-19, NCM is under remote working conditions. Call or email for details.

National Fuel Gas

LIRA

Offers an affordable payment plan and arrange forgiveness to eligible customers.

1100 State Street
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility: 150% OF Poverty guidelines

Hours: Call Center: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm

National Fuel Gas

C.A.R.E.S.

For customers with a short-term crisis and/or special needs: medical, unemployed, elderly, disabled, or divorced.

1100 State Street
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility: Inability to pay and situational crisis

Hours: Call Center: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm

National Fuel Gas

Hardship Funds

One time yearly grant for consumers facing service termination.

1100 State Street
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility:

Must be one of the following: disabled, receiving unemployment benefits, veteran, senior over 55, OR between 151 and 200% of poverty level to be eligible.

Must be without service or have a termination notice.

A fund of last resort. Special consideration may be given for extreme crisis or critical situations. To qualify, must reside in NFG service territory but does not need to be customer of NFG.

Hours: Call Center: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm

Neighborhood Resilience Project

Financial Assistance for Housing, Utilities, and Emergencies

Provides assistance with rent, deposits, mortgage, and utility payments for individuals and families in need. May also be able to offer financial help to cover other critical or emergency expenses.

2038 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Eligibility: Call for information.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

New Bethany Ministries

Housing Assistance

Provides financial assistance on behalf of low to moderate income renters experiencing difficulty making rent payments (homeless prevention). Provides financial assistance for unhoused persons seeking a rental (hotel assistance, first/last months rent/deposit). Housing locator services if unhoused.

313 West 4th Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Eligibility: Currently housed with rent arrears (30+ days) or homeless households for rental deposit or housing locator help
For ERAP: Residents of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; by appointment only

New Hope Ministries

Utility Financial Assistance

Assists with costs of utilities (gas, propane, oil, water, and sewer). Helps with car/vehicle repairs and transportation assistance such as car insurance payment, gasoline, care registration, and driver's license fees. Sends referrals to VBA Vision Plan for eye glass help.

99 West Church Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019

Eligibility: Meets income guidelines

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

New Hope Ministries

Financial Assistance for Utilities, Transportation, and Eye Glasses

135 Baltimore Street
Hanover, PA 17331

Eligibility: Meets income guidelines

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

New Hope Ministries

Financial Assistance for Utilities, Eye Glasses

5228 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Eligibility: Meets income guidelines

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

New Hope Ministries

Financial Assistance for Utilities, Eye Glasses

Confidential Address

Eligibility: Meets income guidelines

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 1:00pm

New Hope Ministries

Financial Assistance for UtilitiesEye Glasses

701 Bosler Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043

Eligibility: Meets income guidelines

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

New Hope Ministries

Utility Financial Assistance

62 North Main Street
Dover, PA 17315

Eligibility: Meets income guidelines

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

New Hope Ministries

Utility Financial Assistance

1113 Frederick Pike
Littlestown, PA 17340

Eligibility: Meets income guidelines

Hours: Center Hours: Wednesday, 9:00am to 4:00pm; Thursday, 9:00am to 12:30pm and 5:00 to 7:00pm; Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

New Kensington Community Development Corporation

Energy Crisis

Helps clients apply for LIHEAP and crisis programs, emergency energy assistance, and budget billing programs for PECO, PGW, and the Water Department. Also provides heating fuel and weatherization assistance, and gives recommendations on other ways to reduce energy costs.

2771 Ruth Street
Suite 1
Philadelphia, PA 19134

Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

North Hills Community Outreach

Utility Assistance

Provides direct assistance with utility bills for individuals and families.

Also acts as a screening agency and offers assistance with the applications for Dollar Energy Fund, Columbia Gas' CAP Program, and LIHEAP.

1975 Ferguson Road
Allison Park, PA 15101

Eligibility: Limited to residents of northern Allegheny County outside the City of Pittsburgh whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

North Hills Community Outreach

Siemer Grants for Utility and Housing Payment Assistance

Provides one-time assistance for housing and utility payments for families with school-age children.

1975 Ferguson Road
Allison Park, PA 15101

Eligibility: Serves families with school-age children (K-12) with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Must live in or be seeking assistance to move to the service area.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

North Hills Community Outreach

Utility Assistance

416 Lincoln Avenue
Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15209

Eligibility: Limited to residents of northern Allegheny County outside the City of Pittsburgh whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

North Hills Community Outreach

Siemer Grants for Utility and Housing Payment Assistance

Provides one-time assistance for housing and utility payments for families with school-age children.

416 Lincoln Avenue
Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15209

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

North Hills Community Outreach

Utility Assistance

939 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Eligibility: Limited to residents of northern Allegheny County outside the City of Pittsburgh whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

(412) 487-6316

North Hills Community Outreach

Siemer Grants for Utility and Housing Payment Assistance

Provides one-time assistance for housing and utility payments for families with school-age children.

939 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

(412) 487-6316

Northern Area Multi-Service Center

IRS VITA Site

Senoir Community Centers
Senior Congregate Meal Locations
Community Services Information and Referral
Dollar Energy Agency
Senior Fitness Classes Silver & Fit, Silver Sneakers and United Healthcare

209 Thirteenth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Eligibility: Age 60+,resident of Allegheny County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Northern Tier Community Action Corporation

Veterans Initiative

Provides case management assistance to with acquiring permanent housing as quickly as possible or to attain stability in their current housing situation. Housing relocation and short to medium term rental and/or utility assistance may also be provided.

135 West Fourth Street
Emporium, PA 15834

Eligibility: Eligible Veterans in Cameron, Elk, McKean and Potter County who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

Hours: Call for more information.

Northern Tier Community Action Corporation

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Assistance for those negatively affected financially by COVID-19 and struggling with rent/utilities payment.

135 West Fourth Street
Emporium, PA 15834

Eligibility: Have to meet certain application criteria.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Operation Better Block

Bridge to Benefits (B2B)

Connects financially struggling families to public benefits and services. Benefits that they assist with include:
-Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
-Childrenâs Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
-Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
-Food Stamps

801 North Homewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Eligibility: Must be a resident of Homewood-Brushton.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

PathStone Corporation

Emergency Food and Shelter

Serves one-time emergency needs such as nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities in arrears assistance.

2150 Carlisle Road
Aspers, PA 17304

Eligibility: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers and other rural disadvantaged people

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

PathStone Corporation

Emergency Food and Shelter

Serves one-time emergency needs such as nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities in arrears assistance.

121 South Second Street
Reading, PA 19602

Eligibility: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers and other rural disadvantaged people

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

PathStone Corporation

Emergency Food and Shelter

Serves one-time emergency needs such as nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities in arrears assistance.

1001 State Street
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers and other rural disadvantaged people

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

PathStone Corporation

Emergency Food and Shelter

Provides nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities in arrears assistance (one-time only assistance).

421 McFarlan Road
Suite E
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Eligibility: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers and other rural disadvantaged people

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

PathStone Corporation

Emergency Food and Shelter

Provides for one-time emergency needs such as nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, rent assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities assistance.

135 Franklin Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503

Eligibility: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers and other rural disadvantaged people.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

PECO

Matching Energy Assistance Fund (MEAF)

Offers bill payment assistance to low-income, residential customers. Customers are eligible for MEAF assistance every 24 months.

2301 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Eligibility:

Total household income at or below 175% of the federal poverty income guidelines
In imminent danger of service termination or their services have been terminated

Income must be below 175% of Federal Poverty Limit

Must have a termination notice or service is already terminated
Must not have received MEAF assistance in the past 2 years
Balance must be brought to zero ($0.00)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm

PECO

Low Income Usage Reduction Program

Offers usage reduction services and education to help reduce the amount of electricity and natural gas use in your home. Offers a Virtual Energy Assessment and an In-home Energy Checkup.

2301 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Eligibility: PECO customers who meet income and high energy usage requirements

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm

Pennridge FISH

Financial Aid

Offers ONE TIME Emergency Help or BRIDGE financial assistance to residents in the Pennridge Community with security deposits and utilities where shutoff notices have been issued and shutoff is imminent.

800 West Chestnut Street
Perkasie, PA 18944

Eligibility: Residents of the Pennridge School District

Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Thursday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Friday and Saturday, 9:00am to 11:00am

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

Helps low-income families pay their heating bills. Offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, sent directly to the utility company, or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat.

The program usually runs from November to March or April - weather dependant. For 2022, the deadline is June 17.

225 South Franklin Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Eligibility: Homeowners and renters, also don't need a past-due balance to apply. If not qualify for LIHEAP grant, may qualify for programs that assists with payment agreement, budget billing and shut off protection for customers with a temporary hardship, such as an injury or illness.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

33 Westminster Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

2432 North 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

620 Norland Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

539 Fulton Drive
McConnellsburg, PA 17233

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

7591 Lake Raystown Shopping Center
Huntingdon, PA 16652

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

100 Meadow Lane
Mifflintown, PA 17059

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

1125 Riverside Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

100 Centre Drive
New Bloomfield, PA 17068

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prorgam

130 North Duke Street
York, PA 17405

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

LIHEAP

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, helps low-income families pay their heating bills. LIHEAP is a grant that offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, sent directly to the utility company, or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat.

2580 Park Center Boulevard
State College, PA 16801

Eligibility: Click here to see eligibility information for this program.

Hours: Weekdays, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

LIHEAP Recovery Crisis

Offers a crisis benefit and a supplemental payment for households that previously received a crisis payment made directly to utility companies or fuel providers to help offset costs for home utilities.

LIHEAP Recovery Crisis benefits may be available if a household:

Has their main or secondary energy source completely shut-off;
Is notified that their utility service will be shut off in the next 60 days;
Has broken energy equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replace; or,
Is in danger of being without fuel in 15 days or less.
Owes funds to a utility provider that would constitute a service termination if not for the Public Utility Commission’s moratorium on terminations.

7th and Foster Street #333
Harrisburg, PA 17120

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs

Military Family Relief Assistance Program

Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible PA service members and their eligible family members, and must have a direct and immediate financial need as a result of circumstances beyond their control.

1 Garrison Road
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003

Eligibility: The Program applies to Pennsylvania residents who:

Are serving on 30 or more consecutive days of active duty with the Pennsylvania Army or Air National Guard or Reserve Components of the Armed Forces (Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve).
Are serving on 30 or more consecutive days of active duty with the active armed forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard).
Are serving on 30 or more consecutive days of state active duty for emergencies or duty under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact in the Pennsylvania Army or Air National Guard.
Are members in good standing the Pennsylvania Army or Air National Guard or Reserve Component of the Armed Forces for a period of one year after completion of a qualifying tour of active duty of 30 or more consecutive days when the financial need is directly related to the member's active duty period.
Are former members of the Armed Forces of the United States, the Reserve Components and the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard for a period of two years after medical discharge for medical disability incurred in line of duty while serving on a qualify tour of active duty of 30 or more consecutive days when the financial need is directly related to the member's active duty or medical disability.
Are eligible relatives of qualified eligible service members in limited circumstances.

Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors (PAWW)

Wounded Warriors (PAWW)

Provides emergency financial assistance to veterans to help pay for housing, utilities, transportation, medical, and other expenses. Pays directly to landlords, vendors, and creditors.

1117 Country Club Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Eligibility: Veterans and their families

Hours: Call for information

People In Need

Utilities Assistance

Assists people in applying for Columbia Gas Customer Assistance Program (CAP), Dollar Energy Fund for Columbia Gas, Pennsylvania Water Company, Pennsylvania Power

2703 West State Street
New Castle, PA 16101

Eligibility: Low income

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Peoples Gas

Customer Assistance Referral Evaluation Service (CARES)

Provides assessments, referrals, and assistance as appropriate for customers who are unable to afford their gas service bill, such as the unemployed, those with certain medical needs, or frail older adults.

375 North Shore Drive
Suite 600
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Eligibility: Income eligibility of 200% of the federal poverty level ($2,265 for a one person household, add $787 for each additional household member). This program is for those with special needs, serious medical conditions, mental health conditions, and other extenuating circumstances.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians

Provides grants up to $100 for emergency needs including medicine, food, utility shutoffs and other urgent necessities. Also provides assistance with oil heating emergencies not exceeding 100 gallons.

642 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Eligibility: Philadelphia residents 60+ living at or below 175% of federal poverty guidelines.
Applicant must have first applied to LIHEAP and/or UESF.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Philadelphia Gas Works

Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)

Offers grants to income-eligible customers to help pay off the balance of their bill if their service has been terminated or if they have received a shut off notice. A customer may receive a UESF grant only every two years.

1337 West Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Eligibility:

Must have applied for LIHEAP and Crisis first, if eligible
Mustt have a zero balance after receiving the grant
Household income is at or below 175 percent of Federal Poverty Level

Hours: Call individual intake sites for information.

Philadelphia Gas Works

Customer Responsibility Program (CRP)

Helps low-income customers better afford their gas bills and maintain their gas service by paying discounted bills or a monthly budgeted amount based on household income. Also, past debt may be forgiven.

800 West Montgomery Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Eligibility: PGW customers who meet income requirements

Hours: Website available 24/7

Philadelphia Gas Works

Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)

800 West Montgomery Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Eligibility:

Must have applied for LIHEAP and Crisis first, if eligible
Mustt have a zero balance after receiving the grant
Household income is at or below 175 percent of Federal Poverty Level

Hours: Call individual intake sites for information.

Philadelphia Gas Works

Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)

212 West Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120

Eligibility:

Must have applied for LIHEAP and Crisis first, if eligible
Mustt have a zero balance after receiving the grant
Household income is at or below 175 percent of Federal Poverty Level

Hours: Call individual intake sites for information.

Philadelphia Gas Works

Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)

1601 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Eligibility:

Must have applied for LIHEAP and Crisis first, if eligible
Mustt have a zero balance after receiving the grant
Household income is at or below 175 percent of Federal Poverty Level

Hours: Call individual intake sites for information.

Philadelphia Gas Works

Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)

1608 Walnut Street
Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Eligibility:

Must have applied for LIHEAP and Crisis first, if eligible
Mustt have a zero balance after receiving the grant
Household income is at or below 175 percent of Federal Poverty Level

Hours: Call individual intake sites for information.

Philadelphia Gas Works

Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)

5230 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Eligibility:

Must have applied for LIHEAP and Crisis first, if eligible
Mustt have a zero balance after receiving the grant
Household income is at or below 175 percent of Federal Poverty Level

Hours: Call individual intake sites for information.

Pike County Human Services

Pike County Human Development

Provides emergency rental and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food vouchers and listing of county food pantries, emergency shelter, county housing rehab program, referrals, funding and information source for local human service agencies.

506 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337

Eligibility: Contact the office, varies by program.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Pike County Human Services

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Pike County Renters could be eligible for up to 12 months of rental or utility assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Due to funding availability, will be preferencing households which are facing immediate threat of eviction or utility shut off and first time applicants.

506 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337

Eligibility:

Pike County Renters.

Applicants must meet County area median income guidelines.
Applicants must have experienced a reduction of income due to COVID-19 from March 13, 2020, and be able to provide documentation of loss of income OR must have qualified for unemployment benefits OR incurred significant financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Pittsburgh Community Services

Dollar Energy Fund Application Assistance

Provides screening for individuals who want to apply for a Dollar Energy Fund grant.

249 North Craig Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Eligibility: Based on the utility company the federal poverty guidelines vary. You must call to qualify.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Potter County Human Services

Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance

Assisting those who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to help pay rent and utilities.

62 North Street
Roulette, PA 16746

Eligibility: Have to be behind on rent and/or utilities and can demonstrate a loss of income due to unemployment as a result of the pandemic

Hours: Irregular - call for details

Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities

Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)

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.

57 North Franklin Street
Pottstown, PA 19464

Eligibility:

Household must reside in Montgomery County at the time of application.
Household must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income at the time of application. See this chart (Montgomery County) to determine if meet this criteria: https://www.phfa.org/forms/pacares/rental/RRP-County-Income-Limits.pdf
Household must have rent arrears and/or an eviction notice and/or utility arrears and/or a utility shut-off notice at the time application in order to receive assistance.
Household must be able to self-report a COVID hardship and have no alternative means to pay the rent and/or utility arrears for which the household is applying.

Hours: Website and email available 24/7.

Office hours may vary. Call to inquire or to leave voicemail after hours.

Prince of Peace Center

Crisis Intervention

Provides support for rent payments, utility bills, furniture, food, medical payments, and other needs to single, working men and women in our community. Thrift store provides appliances, furniture, clothing, and items to assist those in need.

502 Darr Avenue
Farrell, PA 16121

Eligibility: Need-primarily those living within the Shenango Valley & we do not wish to create/sustain dependence upon us by making repetitive stipends to someone failing to make life choices to better life choices to better life within budget, et al

We also have funding for a single working mother with children if one should qualify.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm; Emergency Services offers a walk in day on Wednesdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:00pm; Other days are by appointments

ProJeCt of Easton

Rent Relief Program

Provides financial assistance on behalf of low to moderate income renters experiencing difficulty making rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experienced mediators.

320 Ferry Street
Easton, PA 18042

Eligibility: Assistance may be provided to support lessees who are at least 30 days past due on their monthly rent payments and can
verify job loss or loss of income related to COVID-19 rendering the lessee unable to pay rent.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Public Health Management Corporation

Covid-19 Emergency Financial Assistance for People Living with HIV

Assists people living with HIV/AIDS in an emergency that has resulted from a generally unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances that demand immediate attention. The fund helps with imminent homelessness, access to medications, and other resources.

Centre Square East
1500 Market Street, Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Eligibility: People living with HIV/AIDS in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

Financial eligibility for each funding source varies.

Hours:
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