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It's About the Warrior Foundation
Administrative Headquarters - Veteran Support
Assists post 9/11 veterans and families with financial, educational, recreational, and therapeutic needs.
12590 Perry Highway, Suite 700
Wexford, PA 15090
Eligibility: Serves veterans and their families.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Armstrong County Community Action of Pennsylvania
Administrative Headquarters - Kittanning - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Provides Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds available for those whose housing or utilities are in jeopardy due to income loss and COVID-19.
705 Butler Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
Eligibility: Residents of Armstrong County who are at risk of losing housing or
utility services due to COVID-19.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Operation Better Block
Pittsburgh - Bridge to Benefits (B2B)
Connects financially struggling families to public benefits and services. Benefits include Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and Food Stamps.
801 North Homewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Eligibility: Residents of Homewood-Brushton
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pittsburgh Community Services
Administrative Office, Oakland - 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
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Administrative Headquarters - Customer Assistance Programs
Services available to income-qualified customers include bill discounts, grants, payment plants, arrearage forgiveness, a line repair program, and a lead line replacement reimbursement program.
1200 Penn Avenue
Penn Liberty Plaza 1
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: PGH2O Customers.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm
Salvation Army - Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center
Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center
Provides emergency assistance for people in crisis. Offers supportive care, home visits, food and clothing. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. Seasonal assistance includes: Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).
917 Brackenridge Avenue
Brackenridge, PA 15014
Eligibility: Call for details.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Emergency Food Bank: Thursday, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Salvation Army - Beaver Falls Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Financial Assistance
Provides emergency assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs.
414 16th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Eligibility: Families in crisis
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Salvation Army - Chartiers Valley Service Center
Administrative Office and Service Center - Rent and Utility Assistance
Provides assistance with rent and utility bills for individuals and families facing a crisis.
39 West Main Street
Carnegie, PA 15106
Eligibility: Must have eviction notice for assistance with rent.

Must have shut-off notice for assistance with utilities.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm
AND
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Salvation Army - North Boroughs Worship and Service Center
Home Avenue Office - Pittsburgh North Boroughs Worship and Service Center
Provides emergency assistance for people in crisis. Offers supportive care, home visits, food and clothing. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. Seasonal assistance includes: Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food). Offers women's meetings, church on Sundays at 11:00, and a Bible study on Wednesdays.
327 South Home Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Eligibility: Call for details.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Salvation Army - Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Emergency Assistance
Provides emergency assistance for people in crisis. Offers supportive care, utility assistance through Dollar Energy Fund, food, and clothing. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility.
1060 McNeilly Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Eligibility: Call for details.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Salvation Army - Pittsburgh Westside Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Emergency Assistance
Provides emergency assistance for people in crisis. Offers supportive care, home visits, food and clothing. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility.
1821 Broadhead Fording Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Eligibility: Call for details.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Salvation Army - Rochester Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Food and Financial Assistance
Provides emergency assistance for individuals and families in crisis.
378 Jefferson Street
Rochester, PA 15074
Eligibility: Call for information
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm; Food Bank: Tuesday
and Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh
Administrative Office - Tangible Aid
Helps individuals and families with one-time needs and tangible assistance.

Assistance may include help with rent, utilities, prescriptions, and other needs. Help and amounts vary by conference.

Also provides vouchers for clothing, household items, and furniture for use at Saint Vincent de Paul thrift stores.

Sponsors a food pantry in Butler that serves over 500 families every month. Food bank members can expect to receive vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy products, and non-perishable items.

In addition, more than 20 Society Conferences host food pantries and many others provide some form of food assistance.
3048 Pioneer Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by conference and by service requested. Call for details.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Service contact hours vary by conference and may occur outside normal business hours.
Soldier On
Virtual Resource - Assistance for Veterans and Military Families
Provides supportive services to veterans and their families in need, or who are experiencing homelessness or at risk if becoming unhoused. Seeks to assist veterans and their families before they lose their housing. Soldier On provides in-home case management, referral services, and temporary financial assistance for housing to veterans facing homelessness.
290 Merrill Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Eligibility: Veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk
of being homeless.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Calls accepted by
answering service outside office hours.
South Hills Interfaith Movement
Administrative office and SHIM Center - Utility Assistance
Provides a one-time utility assistance grant through the Dollar Energy program.
5301 Park Avenue
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Eligibility: Dollar Energy Fund has several eligibility requirements that vary
throughout the grant season based on availability of federal programs
etc. Clients should call the Dollar Energy Fund phone line to be
assessed.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Union Aid Society
Administrative Headquarters - Sewickley Municipal Building - Emergency Assistance
Provides emergency funding for rent, medical bills, food, and utilities; affordable apartments for low-income seniors; and gift card programs for Back to School, Thanksgiving, and Holidays. Offers scholarships for high school seniors and adults age 26 and older.
601 Thorn Street
2nd Floor
Sewickley, PA 15143
Eligibility: Residents of the Quaker Valley School District.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Veterans Leadership Program
Erie - Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Supports veterans in need providing case management, emergency housing, and supportive services and homeless prevention.

Possible assistance with rental, utility, child care, transportation, car repairs, etc.
406 West Eighth Street
Erie, PA 16502
Eligibility: Participants must be a Veteran or a member of a family in which the head of the household, or the spouse of the head of the household, is a veteran; household income can't exceed 50% of annual median income; participants must meet one of the following categories: residing in permanent housing, homeless and scheduled to become a resident of permanent housing in 90 days, or exited permanent housing within 90 days to seek other housing.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Veterans Leadership Program
Erie - Financial Assistance for Basic Needs
Provides planning guides, applications and information to receive financial benefits, and a link to receive temporary emergency financial assistance for Veterans residing in Pennsylvania.
406 West Eighth Street
Erie, PA 16502
Eligibility: Services open to veterans of all branches of the United States Armed
Service.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Veterans Leadership Program
Administrative Headquarters - Pittsburgh - Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Supports veterans in need providing case management, emergency housing, and supportive services and homeless prevention.

Possible assistance with rental, utility, child care, transportation, car repairs, etc.
2934 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Eligibility: Participants must be a Veteran or a member of a family in which the head of the household, or the spouse of the head of the household, is a veteran; household income can't exceed 50% of annual median income; participants must meet one of the following categories: residing in permanent housing, homeless and scheduled to become a resident of permanent housing in 90 days, or exited permanent housing within 90 days to seek other housing.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Veterans Leadership Program
Administrative Headquarters - Pittsburgh - Financial Assistance for Basic Needs
Provides planning guides, applications and information to receive financial benefits, and a link to receive temporary emergency financial assistance for Veterans residing in Pennsylvania.
2934 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Eligibility: Services open to veterans of all branches of the United States Armed
Service.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Veterans Leadership Program
Johnstown - Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Supports veterans in need providing case management, emergency housing, and supportive services and homeless prevention.

Possible assistance with rental, utility, child care, transportation, car repairs, etc.
727 Goucher Street
Hiram G. Andrews Center
Johnstown, PA 15905
Eligibility: Participants must be a Veteran or a member of a family in which the head of the household, or the spouse of the head of the household, is a veteran; household income can't exceed 50% of annual median income; participants must meet one of the following categories: residing in permanent housing, homeless and scheduled to become a resident of permanent housing in 90 days, or exited permanent housing within 90 days to seek other housing.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Veterans Leadership Program
Johnstown - Financial Assistance for Basic Needs
Provides planning guides, applications and information to receive financial benefits, and a link to receive temporary emergency financial assistance for Veterans residing in Pennsylvania.
727 Goucher Street
Hiram G. Andrews Center
Johnstown, PA 15905
Eligibility: Services open to veterans of all branches of the United States Armed
Service.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Administrative Headquarters - Financial Assistance Programs
Offers referrals to legal services, financial assistance, and personalized support for individuals experiencing sudden economic distress due to life-changing events or situations.
2313 East Carson Street
Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Eligibility: Residents of Allegheny County who have experienced a crisis that caused a need for short-term financial assistance.
Hours: Phone Answered during Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Call to schedule an in-person appointment or request information.
The Brashear Association
Brashear CARES Community Center - Utility Payment Program Application Assistance
Assists low-income households access utility assistance through the application process for LIHEAP, Crisis, CAP programs, Dollar Energy, and weatherization services. Partners include Dollar Energy and Columbia Gas.

Please Note: the agency does NOT provide direct payment for utility services, but assists with applications for utility programs.
320 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Eligibility: Open to Allegheny County residents. Financial eligibility varies by
program. Call for details.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
The Brashear Association
Neighborhood Employment Center - Utility Payment Program Application Assistance
Assists low-income households access utility assistance through the application process for LIHEAP, Crisis, CAP programs, Dollar Energy, and weatherization services. Partners include Dollar Energy and Columbia Gas.

Please Note: the agency does NOT provide direct payment for utility services, but assists with applications for utility programs.
730 East Warrington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Eligibility: Open to Allegheny County residents. Financial eligibility varies by
program. Call for details.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Allegheny Link
Administrative Headquarters, Downtown Pittsburgh - Security Deposit and Move In Assistance for Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Screens individuals and families who are experiencing literal homelessness for assistance with first month’s rent and security deposit. Refers eligible clients to funding agencies.
One Smithfield Street
Human Services Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County
Hours: Phone Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
In Person Meetings: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Greene County Outreach - Basic Needs Assistance - Utility Bills
Offers limited financial assistance for utility bills; also provides assistance with applications for Dollar Energy and CAP programs.
72 East High Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Eligibility: Individuals and families who reside in the service area and are at risk
of homelessness with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty
Guideline. Must meet additional criteria, including one or more of the
following: Older adult (age 55 and older) Pregnant Children in the
home
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Lawrence County Outreach - Basic Needs Assistance - Utility Bills
Offers limited financial assistance for utility bills; also provides assistance with applications for Dollar Energy and CAP programs.
6 North Mill Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Eligibility: Individuals and families who reside in the service area and are at risk
of homelessness with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty
Guideline. Must meet additional criteria, including one or more of the
following: Older adult (age 55 and older) Pregnant Children in the
home
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Washington County Outreach - Basic Needs Assistance - Utility Bills
Offers limited financial assistance for utility bills; also provides assistance with applications for Dollar Energy and CAP programs.
331 South Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
Eligibility: Individuals and families who reside in the service area and are at risk
of homelessness with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty
Guideline. Must meet additional criteria, including one or more of the
following: Older adult (age 55 and older) Pregnant Children in the
home
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Dollar Energy Fund
Administrative Office - Pennsylvania American Water H2O Program Overview Customer Service Discount
Provides a 65% monthly service charge discount, water-saving devices, and educates customers on how to use water wisely. A program of Pennsylvania American Water managed by Dollar Energy Fund.
PO Box 42329
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Eligibility: Customers of Pennsylvania American Water. Must meet income guidelines
150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines: $1,361/month for one
person, add $478 for each additional household member.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Dollar Energy Fund
Administrative Office - Hardship Programs through Participating Utility Companies
Assists customers of participating utility companies through grants applied directly to their past-due utility bill.

Please visit the website or see below for the list of participating utility companies and to learn how to apply.

Applicants can only receive one grant per utility, per program year (October 1 through September 30).
PO Box 42329
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Eligibility: Income guidelines and recent payment history requirements vary by utility company. Visit the website and select the utility company with which you need help to see details.

Account holder must live in the home for which they are seeking assistance.

Serves customers of the following utility providers ONLY:
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority - ALCOSAN
Aqua
Citizens Electric
Clairton Municipal Authority
Columbia Gas
Duquesne Light Company
Lehigh County Authority
Met-Ed - A FirstEnergy Company
National Fuel Gas
Penelec - A FirstEnergy Company
Penn Power - A FirstEnergy Company
Pennsylvania American Water
Peoples
Peoples Gas Company LLC
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Valley Energy
Wellsboro Electric
West Penn Power - A FirstEnergy Company
West View Water Authority
Hours: Dollar Energy Fund Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm

Community Based Organization Office Intake/Application hours vary.
Dollar Energy Fund
Administrative Office - Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Offers sewage assistance for certain Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) customers. Provides grants of up to $500 per year and 15% discounted wastewater charges are available to eligible customers.

This program is administered by Dollar Energy Fund.
PO Box 42329
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Eligibility: For grant program: 150% of federal poverty guidelines: $1,361/month for
one person, add $478 for each additional household member. For
discounted services: 200% of federal poverty guidelines: $1,815/month
for one person, add $637 for each additional household member.
Customers must have their sewage managed by PAWC, not just billed by
PAWC, and must meet the current service status requirement.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm
Dollar Energy Fund
Administrative Office - ALCOSAN's Clean Water Assistance Fund
Assists low-income homeowners in the 83 municipalities that ALCOSAN serves.

The program provides a $42 credit applied every three months to the account of an eligible customer.

The credit is applied automatically every three months, whether the customer is billed monthly, bimonthly or quarterly.

Credits are applied to a customer’s account by the agencies that bill for sewage treatment services – for example, these bills may come from Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Jordan Tax Service, Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority, a municipality, etc.
PO Box 42329
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Eligibility: Serves low-income residents whose sewer services are provided by ALCOSAN.
Visit the website for details.
Hours: Hours vary by agency.
Focus on Renewal
Community Resource Center - Critical Needs Emergency Fund
Provides emergency assistance up to $500 based upon funds available from the Critical Needs Emergency Fund Program. These funds can help cover items such as a major appliance repair, past due utilities, funeral expenses, and fire expenses.
500 Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Eligibility: McKees Rocks residents who meet income eligibility. Visit the website or call for details.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Salvation Army - Kittanning Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Material and Financial Assistance
Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as school supplies, winter coats, and holiday toys or food where funds are available.

Also offered at this location is The Salvation Army Bridging the Gap program - a juvenile prevention and/or intervention program that focuses on educating, motivating, and supporting youth and families. Candidates for this program are males and females, ages 12-17, who are having truancy, or behavioral issues. Provides a 12 week life-changing experience that will inspire participants to make positive changed within their lives. The program also introduces different educational, social, health and career resources available within the participantâs community.

A Back 2 Work Gear program is also offered for individuals
205 South Jefferson Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
Eligibility: Low income
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Prince of Peace Center
Administrative Headquarters - Crisis Intervention
Provides emotional and financial support for those in crisis. Assessment conducted by crisis specialists to determine client needs. Provides eviction and utility termination assistance and referrals to other in-house services.

Assistance is based on available funding.
502 Darr Avenue
Farrell, PA 16121
Eligibility: Serves primarily residents in Mercer County with low incomes.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friday, 9:00 to 3:00pm

Limited hours are available for drop-in appointments on Wednesdays, 10:0am to 12:00pm (noon), and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Salvation Army - Albert Gallatin Area Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Saint Benedict Learning Center - Utility Service Payment Assistance
Assists with payment of utility bills and for heating/cooking fuel for eligible individuals and families. Provides help with Dollar Energy Fund application process.
100 Rear South Washington Street
Masontown, PA 15461
Eligibility: Residency and income requirements apply. Call for information.
Hours: Service is by appointment only.
Salvation Army - Greene County Service Center
Waynesburg - Material and Financial Assistance
Offers emergency assistance for utilities, rent, food, lodging, burial, prescription medications, and clothing. Also provides assistance with Dollar Energy applications. Undesignated assistance may be used for houshold disaster relief when funds are available. Does NOT help with deposit assistance.
131 West First Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Eligibility: Low-income households Residents of Greene County
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm; Clothing
Warehouse: Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Salvation Army - Greenville Worship and Service Center
Mercer County Service Units - Mercer United Methodist Church - Financial Assistance - Mercer
Emergency Direct Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, and household utility expenses. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available.
230 East Butler Street
Mercer United Methodist Church
Mercer, PA 16137
Eligibility: Must live in service area. Other criteria vary by service; call for details.
Hours: Thursdays, 10:00am to noon
Salvation Army - Greenville Worship and Service Center
Mercer County Service Units - Financial Assistance - Grove City
Emergency Direct Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available.
717 West Main Street
Grove City, PA 16127
Eligibility: Must live in service area. Other criteria vary by service; call for details.
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Material and Financial Assistance
Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).
635 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701
Eligibility: Need and income guidelines apply
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Marion Center Service Unit
Emergency Direct Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available.
635 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701
Eligibility: Call for information
Hours: Irregular - call for details
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Armagh Service Center
635 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Blairsville Service Center
635 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Cherry Tree Service Unit
635 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701
Salvation Army - Jeanette Corps
Food and Financial Assistance
Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).
1100 Clay Avenue Extension
Jeanette, PA 15644
Eligibility: Call for requirements regarding specific programs.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Salvation Army - Mon Valley Corps
Donora - Rent and Utility Payment Assistance
Provides assistance with past due rent and utility bills for individuals and families in the service area.
800 Thompson Ave
Donora, PA 15033
Eligibility: Mon Valley residents (see zip code list below).
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Service by appointment only.
Salvation Army - New Castle Corps
New Castle Worship and Service Center - Food and Financial Assistance
Provides emergency assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).
240 West Grant Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Eligibility: Call for information
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 2:00pm, Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Salvation Army - New Kensington Corps
Food and Financial Assistance
Provides Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for food, clothing, household utility expenses, and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).
255 Third Street
New Kensington, PA 15068
Eligibility: Call for specific services.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Friday, 9:00am to12:00pm
Salvation Army - Somerset Service Center
Somerset Service Center - Material and Financial Assistance
Provides emergency assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs.
334 West Main Street
Suite 100
Somerset, PA 15501
Eligibility: Call for information.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Salvation Army - Somerset Service Center
Somerset Service Unit - Confluence Service Unit
Provides emergency assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs.
Eligibility: Call for information.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Salvation Army - Somerset Service Center
Somerset Service Unit - Meyersdale Service Center
Provides emergency assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs.
Eligibility: Call for information.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Salvation Army - Somerset Service Center
Somerset Service Unit - Windber Service Center
Provides emergency assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs.
Eligibility: Call for information.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg
Administrative Headquarters - 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
Divine Grace Parish
Parish Office - Financial Assistance and Food Pantry
Identifies community needs and resources in order to provide tangible assistance to individuals and families experiencing difficulties.

Visit the website for details.
311 Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Eligibility: Varies by service; call for details.
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Indiana County Community Action Program
Administrative Headquarters - 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.
Lawrence County Community Action Partnership - Community Supports
Administrative Headquarters - Regional ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) Programs
Provides temporary financial assistance to single individuals and families that are experiencing a housing crisis.
241 West Grant Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Eligibility: Must meet: proof of housing crisis, area median income guidelines.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Murrysville Christian Concern
Murrysville Christian Concern - Rent Assistance Program - Utility Assistance
Provides financial assistance for those in the service area who are seeking help with utility bills.
5756 Kennedy Avenue
Export, PA 15632
Eligibility: Low income residents of Franklin Regional, Greensburg-Salem, and Penn-Trafford School Districts in need of assistance with utility bills. Visit the website for more information and qualifications.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Respective Solutions Group
Administrative Headquarters, Ebensburg - Utility Service and Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Provides assistance with utility bills for individuals and families within the service area.
948 Benjamin Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Eligibility: Individuals and families who qualify financially and live within the
service area. Call for details.
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00am to 4:30pm
Salvation Army - Butler Worship and Service Center
Butler - Food and Financial Assistance
Provdies Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).
313 West Cunningham Street
Butler, PA 16001
Eligibility: Low income
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm; Soup Kitchen: Monday through
Friday, 11:30am to 12:30pm
Salvation Army - Greensburg Corps
Greensburg - Material Goods and Food Assistance
Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, rent, and utility expenses. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School, Christmas toy assistance and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available.
131 East Otterman Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Eligibility: Call for requirements regarding each program. Holiday Program is for
children 12 and under.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Salvation Army - Washington Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Food and Financial Assistance
Emergency Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up, Thanksgiving & Christmas when funds are available. Call for holiday program details.
60 East Maiden Street
Washington, PA 15301
Eligibility: Financially struggling individuals and families
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Tableland Services
Administrative Office - 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 County 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
Center for Community Resources
Administrative Office and Community Education and Outreach - Butler - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Provides funds for those whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss due to COVID-19.
212 South Main Street
Suite 625
Butler, PA 16001
Eligibility: A) U.S. citizen, or qualified noncitizen with an unexpired immigration status; renter in Butler County (other counties have programs for their residents)

B) Obligation to pay rent on a residential dwelling or utility and home energy
obligations

C) 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

D) 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

E) 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
Administrative Office and Community Education and Outreach - Butler - Utility Assistance
Provides assistance to 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.
212 South Main Street
Suite 625
Butler, PA 16001
Eligibility: Resident of: Butler County
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Christian Assistance Network
East Main Presbyterian Church - Financial Assistance
Provides emergency assistance to help individuals and families get over temporary setbacks due to illness, unemployment, or other crisis. Assists with the basic needs of food, clothing, housing, and medical expenses.
120 East Main Street
Grove City, PA 16127
Eligibility: Residents of Grove City Area School District
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Crosskeys Human Services
Dollar Energy Applications
Assists individuals with Dollar Energy applications for electric, gas and water.
302 Shaffner Avenue
Brownsville, PA 15417
Eligibility: Call for information
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm
Fayette County Community Action Agency
Family Service Center - Housing and Utility Assistance
Provides financial assistance to pay rent, security deposits, mortgage, and utilities.

Serves as an assessment center and intake point for western PA continuum of care housing services.
140 North Beeson Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by service. Call for details.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Fayette County Community Action Agency
Family Service Center - Dollar Energy Applications
Assists individuals to submit Dollar Energy applications for utility payment assistance
140 North Beeson Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
Eligibility: Some programs are income and/or age based.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania
Canonsburg - 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: Columbia Gas customers who are homeowners with income at or below 150% of
the federal poverty income guidelines. Dwelling must be the primary
residence.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm
Neighborhood Services Center
Oxford - Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides utility service payment assistance.
35 North Third Street
Oxford, PA 19363
Eligibility: Oxford area residents only.
Hours: Monday-Thursdays, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Fridays, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm noon
Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission (CADCOM)
Norristown - Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program
Provides one-time assistance grants to Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) customers that are applied directly to their utility bill. Maximum grant amount is $500.

If applicants are eligible and programs are open, applicants must apply for LIHEAP and CRISIS before applying for this program. If a customer's utility service is off or in threat of termination when they apply and the maximum grant amount will not restore service or stop termination, the application will be denied.
113 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Eligibility: A) PAW customers with bill balance of at least $100 who have paid at least $100 in the past 3 months
B) Customers ages 62+ with $0 bill balance and no existing credit on the account who have paid at least $50 in the past 3 months.
C) Residential accounts; named individual on account must be currently living there
D) Gross household income must be at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
Hours: Call or email for more information
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Administrative Headquarters - Foreclosure Avoidance Counseling
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies are available to provide you with the information and assistance you need to avoid foreclosure. As part of President Obama's comprehensive Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (HASP), you may be eligible for a special Making Home Affordable loan modification or refinance, to reduce your monthly payments and help you keep your home.

If you need help understanding the Making Home Affordable programs, you can use this search tool to find a counseling agency in your area that will provide you with free foreclosure prevention services. If you are eligible for the loan modification or refinance program, the counselor will work with you to compile an intake package for your servicer.

Foreclosure prevention counseling services are provided free of charge by nonprofit housing counseling agencies working in partnership with the Federal Government. These agencies are funded, in part, by HUD and NeighborWorks® America. There is no need to pay a private company for
451 7th Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20410
Eligibility: Contact for more information
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Philadelphia - 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
Utility Emergency Services Fund
Philadelphia - Utility Grants
Provides financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are facing utility terminations or who have had their utilities shut off. All grants must be applied to the utility account and reach a zero balance. If amount owed exceeds maximum grant allowed, the applicant is responsible for the balance.

Families and individuals are eligible to apply for assistance every two years.

PECO, Philadelphia Gas Works, and the Philadelphia Water Department match each dollar provided by grant. This grant, in addition to the matching utility bill credit, and any contribution by the individual, must zero out the utility bill.
1608 Walnut Street
Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia who have not received a UGP grant in the past 24 months;
Shut-off notice or be off service for PECO, PGW or PWD;
Owe an amount that is not in excess of the utility grant;
Income at or below 175% of Federal Poverty Level (determined at the time of application)
During LIHEAP season: Have applied for LIHEAP Cash and Crisis program first, before coming to UESF;
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Website and email available 24/7
Utility Emergency Services Fund
Philadelphia - Water Conservation Housing Stabilization Program
Offers financial assistance to pay off past due bills and pay for plumbing repairs and modifications to help decrease water usage. Provides in-home water conservation education to help promote good habits, lower usage, and decrease water bills for the long term.
1608 Walnut Street
Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Eligibility: A) Residents of Philadelphia
B) Water customers with high usage, high arrearages, and high water bills
C) Meet income criteria of 175% of the federal poverty level (to be determined at time of application)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Email and website available
24/7
Dollar Energy Fund Northeast Region
Hardship Program - PA American Water
Hardship Program provides one-time (per program year) assistance grants to Pennsylvania American Water customers that are applied directly to their utility bill. Grants are based on need and family circumstances. Grant amounts are determined on a case-to-case basis.
Eligibility: Pennsylvania American Water customers. Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
apply. Call or visit website for details. Applicants must have an
outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100. Senior
Citizens, age 62 and over, may have a $0 balance as long as there is
not existing credit on the account. Applicants must have paid at least
$50 on their account in the past three months.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm Starting March 1, 2023, the
program is open to all eligible applicants regardless of service
status, will funding lasts.
Eagles Fly for Leukemia
Wayne - 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 and receiving care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Nemours Children's Hospital, or St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Hours: Irregular - call for details.
Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities
Rental Assistance Program
Provides rent and utility assistance.
114 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Eligibility: County Residents

Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19
Hours: Varies, call for details
CONTACT Helpline
Harrisburg - ERAP Hotline
Serves as the hotline for the Dauphin ERAP program. The application process is currently paused at this time: not accepting new applications.
PO Box 90035
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Eligibility: A) 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 threatens the household’s ability to pay the costs of the rental property when due
B) Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which may include past due rent and utility notices, and eviction notices
C) Must be at 80% Area Median Income or below
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm
Resources for Human Development
RHD - Crossroads Community Services - Flexible Housing Fund
Provides one-time financial assistance to obtain or maintain housing, providing funds for expenses such as rental security deposit, rent, rental arrears, mortgage payment/arrears, utility deposit/payments, medical supplies not covered by insurance, and basic household furniture items.
37 Dansbury Terrace
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Eligibility: Individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness or substance use
disorder diagnosis.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Utility Payment Assistance
Provides PPL , UGI utility customers with access to assistance programs to help with bill payment services. Programs include UGI's Customer Assistance Program (CAP), UGI Operation Share, PPL's OnTrack Program, PPL Operation Help, Dollar Energy hardship program to PA American Water customers, and LIHEAP Crisis. PPL programs, such as security deposit waivers.
165 Amber Lane
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Eligibility: Individuals in need of assistance with utility bills. Eligibility based
on household income. Call your utility company or CEO for eligibility
requirements.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (Closed from 12:00pm to 1:00pm)
Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Hazleton Site Office - Rent and Security Deposit Assistance
Provide rent and security deposit assistance when funding is available.
100 West Broad Street
Lower Level
Hazleton, PA 18201
Eligibility: Income guidelines apply. Call for information.
Hours: Monday through Fridaym 8:30am to 5:00pm; (Closed for Lunch 12:00pm to
1:00pm)
Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Wyoming County Human Services Building - Rent and Security Deposit Assistance
Provides rent and security deposit assistance when funding is available.
819 Hunter Highway
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Eligibility: Residents of Wyoming County
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00pm
Friend Inc. Community Services
Kutztown - Case Management
Provides emergency financial assistance to those in need of household assistance, utility assistance or heating assistance.
Also offers some career guidance and computer access to job search.
658 Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
Eligibility: Anyone at or under 150% of poverty
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm by appointment
City of Reading
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
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Central Bucks County - Doylestown - Housing Services
Provides one-time assistance emergency and preventative assistance. Services include rental assistance and move in assistance; and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities; assistance with automobile insurance and payments; and ride share apps.
33 Union Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Eligibility: Residents of Bucks County with annual household income at or below 200%
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty
Income Guideline
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Central Bucks County - Warminster - Housing Services
Provides one-time assistance emergency and preventative assistance. Services include rental assistance and move in assistance; and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities; assistance with automobile insurance and payments; and ride share apps.
539 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974
Eligibility: Residents of Bucks County with annual household income at or below 200%
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty
Income Guideline
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Upper Bucks County - Housing Services
Provides one-time assistance emergency and preventative assistance. Services include rental assistance and move in assistance; and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities; assistance with automobile insurance and payments; and ride share apps.
136 C Mill Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Eligibility: Residents of Bucks County with annual household income at or below 200%
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty
Income Guideline
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Lower Bucks County - Bristol - Housing Services
Provides one-time assistance emergency and preventative assistance. Services include rental assistance and move in assistance; and prevention of shut-offs for electrical, water, sewer, gas and other utilities; assistance with automobile insurance and payments; and ride share apps.
721 Veterans Highway
Bristol, PA 19007
Eligibility: Residents of Bucks County with annual household income at or below 200%
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty
Income Guideline
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Urban League of Philadelphia
Philadelphia - Utility Assistance
Serves as an intake site for UESF (Utility Assistance Grant) which provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are facing utility terminations or who have had their utilities shut off.
1100 Ludlow Street
WeWork 7
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Southwest Community Development Corporation
Philadelphia - Neighborhood Energy Center
Serves as an intake site for utility assistance program applicants. Assists with Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Crisis Grants program, and Utility Emergency Service Fund (UESF).
6328 Paschall Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
Eligibility: Philadelphia households that meet income requirements
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Southwest Community Development Corporation
Philadelphia - Utilities Emergency Services Fund (UESF) Intake
Pays up to $1,500.00 for on a gas or electric bill, or up to $1,000.00 on a water bill in shut-off status or already shut-off. Assistance must be applied to bills in which the account will reach a zero balance after getting the assistance. If the bill is over $1,500.00, the applicants must pay the remaining balance before receiving assistance.

A client may receive assistance from this program once every two years.
6328 Paschall Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
Eligibility: During LIHEAP season, must have applied for LIHEAP and Crisis programs
first
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Center in the Park
Philadelphia - Neighborhood Energy Center
Provides information on energy conservation techniques to lower utility bills; education on common home repairs that yield the most savings; utility assistance and weatherization programs available to low- and moderate-income families; home repair programs for housing preservation; and developing a budget to manage household expenses.

Provides assistance with the following programs and applications:
  • Budget Counseling/Energy Counseling
  • Emergency Oil Assistance
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Low Income Conservation Assistance Program (LICAP)
  • Rain Water Barrels
  • Utility Assistance
  • Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)
  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Applications
  • Water Conservation
5818 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria is based on the specific program an individual is applying to receive; call for details.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Bringing Hope Home
Malvern - Light of Hope Family Grant Program
Provides financial assistance to those with cancer and their families.
641 Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355
Eligibility: Individuals with cancer and their families
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Kennett Area Community Service
Kennett Square - Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing and Utilities
Offers emergency assistance for individuals and families who are in need of help with rent/mortgage to prevent eviction or utilities/heating fuel. Utilities include electricity, oil, gas, coal, firewood, sewer and water. The maximum amount of each assistance payment is one month's utility usage, one minimum delivery of oil/coal/firewood, one month's rent or one mortgage payment.
136 West Cedar Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Eligibility: Chester County residents in service area who do not qualify for county's
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Utilities bill in arrears
or due within five days All other resources used up Applicant lives in
the residence and is the bill payer Assistance guarantees 30 more days
of utilities service or continued stay in the residence.
Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Service by
appointment only.
Montour County Human Services
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Provides assistance 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 and still are financially impacted by COVID-19.
Must meet the program's gross household area median income guidelines. No longer taking applications due to lack of funding. Contact CSO with any questions.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Pike County Human Services
Milford - 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
Salvation Army - Williamsport
Utility Assistance
Provides assistance for families with minor children residing in a household with a current utility shut-off notice; electric, gas, heating oil and water. Assistance is based on availability of funding.
457 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Eligibility: Households must have a current shut-off notice and must have a minor
residing in the home.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00p,; 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Union-Snyder Community Action Agency
Selinsgrove - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance with unpaid rent, utility and home energy bills due to reduced income or financial hardships that were directly or indirectly related to COVID-19.
713 Bridge Street, Suite 10
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Eligibility: Renters residing in Union and Snyder Counties. Call or visit website for
more information on income and other eligibility requirements.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
The Salvation Army - East Stroudsburg
Salvation Army - East Stroudsburg - Financial Assistance
When funds are available, able to help with UGI, PA American water payments and home heating fuel. Also, when funds are available, clients may receive up to one month of rent assistance, providing they meet eligibility guidelines.
226 Washington Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Eligibility: Residents of Monroe county meeting eligibility requirements. For rent
assistance - must meet federal income (FPIG) guidelines.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
ProJeCt of Easton, Inc
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
Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown
Reading - 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.
234 Grace Street
Reading, PA 19611
Eligibility: Residents of: Berks County
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Salvation Army - Hamburg Service Center
Salvation Army Hamburg Service Center - Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance for heating, utilities and limited prescriptions. Also provides emergency food vouchers, emergency food boxes and disaster services.
700 South Fourth Street
Suite C
Hamburg, PA 19526
Eligibility: Based on zip code assigned coverage area, funds available, and emergency
need.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Salvation Army - Hamburg Service Center
Salvation Army Kutztown Service Unit - Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance for heating, utilities and limited prescriptions.
658D Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530
Eligibility: Based on zip code assigned coverage area, funds available, and emergency
need.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Salvation Army - Chambersburg
Chambersburg - Undesignated Financial Assistance
Provides financial assistance with other utilities such as water or sewer, funeral expenses, life-threatening medications, and clothing vouchers.
159 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Eligibility: Income at or below 150% of the poverty level
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Salvation Army - Lancaster
Lancaster - Rental and Water Assistance
Provides limited financial aid (as funding is available) for partial rental assistance, first months rent and water assistance in emergency situations on a case by case basis. Rent can not be more than one month behind. Water can not have a shut off notice or owe more that $500. Does not cover the full amount owed. One time payment.
131 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Eligibility: Financial Assistance: Lancaster County resident with lease or water bill
in their name. Must have an income or pending income that covers rent
and utilities each month.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Applications must be returned during office hours
Fulton County Catholic Mission
McConnellsburg - 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
New Hope Ministries
Dillsburg Center - 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, car registration, and driver's license fees. Sends referrals to VBA Vision Plan for eyeglass help.
99 West Church Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Eligibility: Meets income guidelines
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
New Hope Ministries
Dover Center - 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, car registration, and driver's license fees. Sends referrals to VBA Vision Plan for eyeglass help.
62 North Main Street
Dover, PA 17315
Eligibility: Meets income guidelines
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
New Hope Ministries
New Oxford Center - Financial Assistance for Utilities, Eye Glasses at New Oxford
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, car registration, and driver's license fees. Sends referrals to VBA Vision Plan for eyeglass help.
Eligibility: Meets income guidelines
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 1:00pm
New Hope Ministries
Littlestown Center - Utility Financial Assistance at Littlestown Center
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, car registration, and driver's license fees. Sends referrals to VBA Vision Plan for eyeglass help.
1113 Frederick Pike
Littlestown, PA 17340
Eligibility: Meets income guidelines
Hours: Center Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm; Thursday, 9:00am to 12:30pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm
New Hope Ministries
Mechanicsburg Center - Financial Assistance for Utilities, Transportation, and Eye Glasses
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, car registration, and driver's license fees. Sends referrals to VBA Vision Plan for eyeglass help.
5228 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Eligibility: Meets income guidelines
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
New Hope Ministries
Hanover Center - Financial Assistance for Utilities, Transportation, and Eye Glasses
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, car registration, and driver's license fees. Sends referrals to VBA Vision Plan for eyeglass help.
135 Baltimore Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Eligibility: Meets income guidelines
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
New Hope Ministries
West Shore / Lemoyne Center - Financial Assistance for Utilities, Transportation, and Eye Glasses
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, car registration, and driver's license fees. Sends referrals to VBA Vision Plan for eyeglass help.
701 Bosler Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Eligibility: Meets income guidelines
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Waynesboro Community and Human Services
Waynesboro - Emergency Financial Assistance
Provides assistance for utility shut off or when utility is off, fuel oil, and prescriptions.
123 Walnut Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Eligibility: Residents of: Franklin county with Household Net Income within 125% of
the Federal Poverty guidelines
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm; Wednesday, 9:00am to noon;
Thursday, 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Waynesboro Community and Human Services
Waynesboro - ESG Homeless Prevention
Provides rent payment assistance through SG-CV funds.
123 Walnut Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Eligibility: Individuals who are Homeless or At-Risk of homelessness at/or below the 50% AMI and have a notice to quit as proof of lateness or court-ordered eviction paperwork.
Hours: Irregular - call for details
Capital Region Water
Harrisburg - Customer Assistance Program
Provides assistance programs including, credit assistance, adjustments for leaks, payment plan agreements, winter shut-off moratorium, emergency medical condition confirmations, and service line/lateral assistance.
3003 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Eligibility: Customers with limited income or struggling to pay monthly bills
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Salvation Army - York County
Salvation Army, York, Family Services - Family Services - Financial Assistance
Offers emergency financial assistance for prescriptions, gas bill, and heating fuel. Provides water service payment assistance, aiming to help 20 people with one month's billing assistance and no higher than $50.00, as funds are available. Screens for the CAP program offered through Columbia Gas.
30 East King Street
First Floor
York, PA 17401
Eligibility: Call for information
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Bob Perks Fund
State College - Water and Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Helps cancer patients with paying their water and sewer bills.
Eligibility: Those with cancer who need help with basic necessities.
Hours: Call for more information.
Faith Centre
Food Bank - 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 South Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Hours: By Appointment
Centre County Human Services- Office of Adult Services
State College - Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program (RAP)
Provides financial assistance for a one-time rent payment, security deposit, and/or mortgage payment to resolve arrearages or move into another unit due to homelessness. Funding is limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
3500 East College Avenue, Suite 120
State College, PA 16801
Eligibility: * Residents of Centre County

* At-risk for or experiencing eviction, foreclosure, and/ or
homelessness
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Centre County Human Services- Office of Adult Services
State College - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Applicants may be eligible for up to 18 months of rental and utility assistance (combined). Total months of assistance are inclusive of all ERAP assistance received since the program opened in March 2021. There is no monthly cap on either rental or utility assistance.
3500 East College Avenue, Suite 120
State College, PA 16801
Eligibility: Renters in Centre County. See further eligibility details Here.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
American Rescue Workers
Mulberry Street - Utility Assistance
As funds are available, a limited amount is utilized for utility assistance for those with utility shut-off notices.
502 Mulberry Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Eligibility: Hollidaysburg and Duncansville residents only and must have shut-off
notice; Individuals can recieve help one time a year
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm then 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Please
call to schedule an appointment time
Salvation Army of State College
State College - Daily Emergency Assistance
Families and individuals are provided with basic human services in crisis situations, such as housing and utility payments, lodging, occasional prescriptions, and emergency vouchers for food and gasoline. Each request is considered on a first-come and individual-needs basis.
2603 East College Avenue
Suite G
State College, PA 16801
Eligibility: Call for information
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Bellefonte - 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

  • Exceptions may be granted for special circumstances.
    Utility (water, gas, electricity, etc.) assistance will be available at any time.
    Approved fuel/utility payments are made directly to the vendor, not the client.
    Catholic Charities is NOT able to assist with security deposits on utilities, or payments toward outstanding utility bills from previous addresses.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Salvation Army - Altoona Worship and Service Center
Altoona - Utilities and Basic Needs
Provides assistance for food and utilities if funds are available.
1813 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Eligibility: Residents of zip codes 16601, 16602, and 16603
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
The Open Link
Pennsburg - Financial Assistance
Provides financial assistance for basic utilities, fuel, and housing costs. Also available to assist individuals in accessing the following programs:

A) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
B) PPL Operation Help
C) Public assistance (food stamps, medical assistance, cash assistance);
D)FEMA Funding (housing and utility costs).
452 Penn Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
Eligibility: Resident of Upper Perkiomen School District who meet income guidelines
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Tuesday, 8:00am
to 7:00pm
Pennsylvania American Water
Corporate Headquarters - H2O Help to Others Program
Provides the following services: grants of up to $500 per year, discount on the monthly service fee and volumetric charges, as well as water-saving devices and education.
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Eligibility: Pennsylvania American Water low-income customers, based on Federal
Poverty Income Guidelines
Hours: For Emergency: 24/7
For Non-emergency: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm
Philadelphia Water Revenue Bureau
Customer Service
Services include authorized bill payment location and application for water connection.
1401 J.F.K. Boulevard
Ground Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Eligibility: Current water service customers and those wanting to apply for water service.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Philadelphia Water Revenue Bureau
Water Revenue Assistance Program (WRAP)
Grants of up to $200 on water bills are available to prevent shutoff or to restore service. Assists customers in obtaining federal energy assistance.
1401 J.F.K. Boulevard
Ground Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Eligibility: Clients living at or below 175 percent of poverty level, at residence for
which application is being made.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
PPL Electric Utilities
Lancaster - Electric Service Provider
Regional electric utility provider.
Provides specialized customer assistance programs such as:
- Operation HELP: Pays electric bills for eligible customers. Low income PPL customers. OpHELP is administered by CAP.
- OnTrack: A special payment plan that offers reduced monthly payments, protection from shutoffs and debt forgiveness. For residential customers who are struggling to pay their bills. OnTrack is administered by CAP.
- Customer Assistance & Referral Evaluation Service (CARES): A personalized service for customers experiencing bill payment problems due to temporary hardship.
- Rebates and Savings Programs: Offers programs to help customers save energy.
Call 866-306-2479
- Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling
- Appliance Rebates
- Home energy surveys/energy analysis

Optional billing programs include:
- Budget billing which allows customers to pay about the same monthly amount all year long
- Automatic Bill Payment Plan offers customers the option of automatic deduction of the bill from a checking or
savings account on their monthly due date.
- Payment Date Extension Plan allows customer to extend the due date of the electric bill to coincide with their monthly pension/social security check.
- Double Notice Protection Plan enables customers to arrange for an individual or social service agency to receive a copy of all overdue or termination notices to alleviate problems.
PPL is regulated by the Public Utility Commission
651 Delp Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Eligibility: Varies per program
Hours: Office: Call Center hours Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; Emergency service available 24/7
PathStone Corporation
PathStone Corporation - Aspers - 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
Pennridge FISH
Perkasie - 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
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
Houston Center - Benefits Access and Neighborhood Energy Center
Assists Philadelphians in achieving financial stability through enrollment in public benefits, including addressing utility affordability. Conducts screening for local, state, and federal benefits based on household size and income. Assists eligible clients with applying for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and Utility Emergency Service Funds (UESF).
2029 South Eighth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia
Hours: Drop-in Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
Pennsport Office - Benefits Access and Neighborhood Energy Center
Assists Philadelphians in achieving financial stability through enrollment in public benefits, including addressing utility affordability. Conducts screening for local, state, and federal benefits based on household size and income. Assists eligible clients with applying for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and Utility Emergency Service Funds (UESF).
241 McClellan Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia
Hours: Drop-in Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
Headquarters - Benefits Access and Neighborhood Energy Center
Assists Philadelphians in achieving financial stability through enrollment in public benefits, including addressing utility affordability. Conducts screening for local, state, and federal benefits based on household size and income. Assists eligible clients with applying for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and Utility Emergency Service Funds (UESF).
1529 South 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia
Hours: Drop-in Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
Dixon House - Benefits Access and Neighborhood Energy Center
Assists Philadelphians in achieving financial stability through enrollment in public benefits, including addressing utility affordability. Conducts screening for local, state, and federal benefits based on household size and income. Assists eligible clients with applying for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and Utility Emergency Service Funds (UESF).
1920 South 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia
Hours: Drop-in Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Turn To Us
Nesquehoning - Autism Support
Provides financial assistance for medical and therapy expenses, utilities, and food. Also offers a sensory gym, emotional support, social events, and physical activities.
46 West Catawissa Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Eligibility: * Individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder or
other sensory processing disorder

* Residents of Carbon County and the Tamaqua area
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Bridge of the Penn-York Valley Churches
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
CrossNet Ministries
CrossNet Ministries - Social Services - 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
Wayne County Human Services
Wayne County Housing - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Assists households facing eviction or utility shut offs due to a financial hardship during the pandemic. ERAP is subject to eligibility and funding availability.
Eligibility: Wayne County Renters only. Must be US Citizen or qualified non-citizens
with unexpired immigration status, One or more tenants in the
household has: Unemployment benefits, or experienced a reduction in
household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other
financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the Covid-19. One
or more individuals in the household can demonstrate a risk of
experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which may include a
past-due utility or rent notice or eviction notice unsafe or unhealthy
living conditions. The household meets 80% of the Wayne County Median
Income guidelines.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Salvation Army - Tioga County
Wellsboro, Middlebury - General Relief Assistance- Wellsboro, Middlebury
Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.
Eligibility: Residents of: Wellsboro, Middlebury
Hours: Call for details
Salvation Army - Tioga County
Lawrenceville, Tioga, Millerton - General Relief Assistance- Lawrenceville, Tioga, Millerton
Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.
Eligibility: Residents of: Lawrenceville, Tioga, Millerton
Hours: Call for details
Salvation Army - Tioga County
Liberty, Morris - General Relief Assistance- Liberty, Morris
Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.
Eligibility: Residents of: Liberty, Morris
Hours: Call for details
Salvation Army - Tioga County
Blossburg, Covington, Arnot, Morris Run - General Relief Assistance- Blossburg, Covington, Arnot, Morris Run
Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.
Eligibility: Residents of: Blossburg, Covington, Arnot, Morris Run
Hours: Call for details
Salvation Army - Tioga County
Mansfield, Mainesburg, Roseville - General Relief Assistance- Mansfield, Mainesburg, Roseville
Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.
Eligibility: Residents of: Mansfield, Mainesburg, Roseville
Hours: Call for details
Salvation Army - Tioga County
Elkland, Knoxville, Osceola, Nelson, Little Marsh - General Relief Assistance-Elkland, Knoxville, Osceola, Nelson, Little Marsh
Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.
Eligibility: Residents of: Elkland, Knoxville, Osceola, Nelson, Little Marsh
Hours: Call for details
Salvation Army - Tioga County
Cowanesque, Harrison Valley, Sabinsville, Westfield - General Relief Assistance- Cowanesque, Harrison Valley, Sabinsville, Westfield
Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.
Eligibility: Residents of: Cowanesque, Harrison Valley, Sabinsville, Westfield
Hours: Call for details
USA Cares
Provides financial and advocacy assistance to post 9/11 active duty US military service personnel, veterans and their families. Assists all branches of service and all ranks and components. Financial assistance is not given directly to service members or their families; instead, payments are made to mortgage lenders, utility companies, and other vendors.
11760 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
Eligibility: Post-9/11,OIF/OEF service members, veterans and their family members who
are in financial crisis due to military service or circumstances
beyond all personal control.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Salvation Army - Pike County
Milford - Social Service Center
Provides emergency assistance such as help with food, rent, heating fuel and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Will connect with other county agencies/programs as funds are limited.
Eligibility: Assistance for rent payment requires an eviction notice from landlord who
must sign consent form. Assistance for utilities requires an utility
company shut-off service termination notice. For assistance with
heating fuel - must first have used LIHEAP funds.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Susquehanna County Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Montrose - Emergency Rental/Utility Assistance
Grant program that helps renters who suffered disruption and/or loss of income due to or during the COVID-19 pandemic by assisting with past due rent and utilities.
33 Public Avenue
Montrose, PA 18801
Eligibility: * Renters in Susquehanna County with income at or below 80% of
county median income.

* Must have qualified for unemployment benefits or incurred
significant financial hardship due to COVID-19.

* Call for specific eligibility information.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Nicetown CDC
Philadelphia - Neighborhood Energy Center
Provides application assistance for utility bill payment assistance programs including LIHEAP and Crisis Utility Bill Grants, UESF Utility Bill and Oil Grants, PGW's Customer Responsibility Program, and PECO's Customer Assistance Program. Also assists with Weatherization Program and energy and budge counseling. Refers clients who may need additional financial assistance to pay utility bills to other agencies and/or community organizations that can assist.
4300 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Eligibility: Residents of Philadelphia in need of assistance with utility bill payments
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 1:00pm, and 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Salvation Army - Forest City
Forest City Service Extension Center
Provides emergency relief assistance such as help with utility shut-offs, monthly food pantry, summer camp for children, Angel Tree program at Christmas, summer lunch box program, Senior food box programs.
May assist with winter heating fuel purchase in severe cold weather situations.
636 1/2 Main Street
Forest City, PA 18421
Eligibility: Assistance must justify the emergency and is determined on a case by case basis.
Must reside in service area which goes by zip codes
18421, 18413, 18430, 18470, 18820, 18842
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am
Closing Hours Vary Weekly, please call for a specific day closing time or for an appointment.

Walk-ins are also welcome when we are in the office.
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and Employment Outreach
The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program provides information on benefits and entitlements, services referrals and proactive outreach programs that are available to the Service and Family member during all phases of the deployment cycle. The Branch also consists of the Employment Outreach section which assists members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and their immediate Family by providing tools necessary to gain meaningful employment.
1 Garrison Road
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
Eligibility: Service members or veterans and their immediate family of the
Pennsylvania National Guard.
Lebanon County Christian Ministries
Lebanon - Other Services to include Utility Assistance
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: Lobby Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Mifflin Juniata Human Services
Energy Bank
Assists individuals in planning for heating needs through financial planning education and energy conservation and weatherizing resources to alleviate heating crises in the future.
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Eligibility: A) Be a 90 consecutive day resident of Mifflin or Juniata County
B) 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
C) Have received no financial assistance from Energy Bank within last 24 month except those 60 or older may apply annually
D) Have adequate income to maintain household expenses in the upcoming 30 days
E) Have paid additional fees and copayment (those 60 and older are waived of copayment)
F) 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 payments.
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Eligibility: A) Proof of 90 day residency
B) Must have shut off notice
C) Must be at or below 150% poverty level
D) Have to agree to 90 days follow up budgeting/case management services
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Salvation Army of Mifflin County
Financial Assistance
Provides financial assistance for utilities, rent, and other emergencies.
9 South Dorcas Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Eligibility: Must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines
Hours: Varies
Vickie's Angel Foundation
New Cumberland - Family Support Services
Provides people undergoing cancer treatment with financial assistance to cover non-medical expenses like rent/mortgage payments, car expenses, food, and utility bills.
511 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Eligibility: A) Individuals with cancer
B) Residents of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, and York Counties
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Salvation Army - Gettysburg Service Unit
Gettysburg - Emergency Assistance
Provides one-time limited financial help with late rent, utilities, emergency shelter in hotel/motel, prescription medicine, clothing required for work, and other services that provide a helping hand to allow people to get on firmer footing.
1570 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Eligibility: A) Households experiencing short-term challenges
B) Residents of select Adams County zip codes
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Philadelphia Water Department
Philadelphia - Tiered Assistance Program
Provides payment assistance for water bills.
1101 Market Street
ARAMark Tower - 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Eligibility: Low income, seniors, or have one of the following qualifying hardships:

1) Household grew: New baby added to the family, or a family member moved in

2) Job loss: Main income-earner was out of work for four months, and was on unemployment

3) Serious illness: Customer or family member has a life-threatening condition, or is receiving in-home care

4) Family loss: Household’s primary income-earner passed away

5) Domestic violence: Customer spent time in a shelter because of domestic violence
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
South Central Community Action Programs, SCCAP
Franklin County - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Assists with rent or utility payments.
533 South Main Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Eligibility: A) Residents who are behind on their rent. Renters who are behind on their utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, trash, or fuel oil or propane
B) Impacted by COVID either directly or indirectly
C) Must be at 80% of Area Median Income or below
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday,
12:00pm to 4:00pm for Walk-Ins. Individuals will also be able to use a
drop box out front if they only have access to a paper format for the
application.
Susquehanna County Interfaith
Susquehanna - Susquehanna Interfaith
Provides clothing, personal needs, and financial assistance, as well as, household items. Offers help for individuals and families who are at risk of a utility shutoff. Utility assistance may include help with natural gas, electricity, water, propane, and fuel oil bills, and is offered as funding is available.
695 Jackson Avenue
Susquehanna, PA 18847
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Susquehanna County. Persons facing emergency
situations, such as fleeing from domestic violence, home fire, flood,
utility or energy assistance, and devastating losses.
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30am to 5:00pm; Thursday , 9:30am to 3:00pm.
Susquehanna County Interfaith
Montrose - Utility Assistance
Offers help for individuals and families who are at risk of a utility shutoff. Utility assistance may include help with natural gas, electricity, water, propane, and fuel oil bills, and is offered as funding is available.
526 Church Street
Montrose, PA 18801
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Susquehanna County.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday, 9:30am to 3:00pm
Susquehanna County Interfaith
Forest City - Susquehanna Interfaith
Provides clothing, personal needs, and financial assistance, as well as, household items. Offers help for individuals and families who are at risk of a utility shutoff. Utility assistance may include help with natural gas, electricity, water, propane, and fuel oil bills, and is offered as funding is available.
500 Main Street
Forest City, PA 18421
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Susquehanna County. Persons facing emergency
situations, such as fleeing from domestic violence, home fire, flood,
utility or energy assistance, and devastating losses.
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30am to 5:00pm; Thursday , 9:30am to 3:00pm.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Schuylkill County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis.

The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment varies according to household size and financial responsibilities.
2640 Woodglen Road
P.O. Box 1100
Pottsville, PA 17901
Eligibility: Pregnant women or families with children under 18 or 18 attending
secondary school; Head of household must meet specified relative
requirements (related to child) and must have a financial need that if
met would eliminate the need for cash assistance
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Northampton County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis.

The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment is usually around $600-$1500 depending on household size and financial responsibilities.
201 Larry Holmes Drive
Easton, PA 18044
Eligibility: Pregnant women or families with children under 18 or 18 attending
secondary school; Head of household must meet specified relative
requirements (related to child) and must have a financial need that if
met would eliminate the need for cash assistance
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Carbon County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis.

The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment is usually around $600-$1500 depending on household size and financial responsibilities.
101 Lehigh Drive
Suite A
Lehighton, PA 18235
Eligibility: Pregnant women or families with children under 18 or 18 attending
secondary school; Head of household must meet specified relative
requirements (related to child) and must have a financial need that if
met would eliminate the need for cash assistance
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Berks County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis.

The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment is usually around $600-$1500 depending on household size and financial responsibilities.
625 Cherry Street
3rd Floor
Reading, PA 19602
Eligibility: Pregnant women or families with children under 18 or 18 attending
secondary school; Head of household must meet specified relative
requirements (related to child) and must have a financial need that if
met would eliminate the need for cash assistance
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lehigh County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis.

The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment is usually around $600-$1500 depending on household size and financial responsibilities.
555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
Eligibility: Pregnant women or families with children under 18 or 18 attending
secondary school; Head of household must meet specified relative
requirements (related to child) and must have a financial need that if
met would eliminate the need for cash assistance
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5pm
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lebanon County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis.

The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment is usually around $600-$1500 depending on household size and financial responsibilities.
625 South Eighth Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Eligibility: Pregnant women or families with children under 18 or 18 attending
secondary school; Head of household must meet specified relative
requirements (related to child) and must have a financial need that if
met would eliminate the need for cash assistance
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lancaster County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis.

The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment is usually around $600-$1500 depending on household size and financial responsibilities.
832 Manor Street
Lancaster, PA 17604
Eligibility: Pregnant women or families with children under 18 or 18 attending
secondary school; Head of household must meet specified relative
requirements (related to child) and must have a financial need that if
met would eliminate the need for cash assistance
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Helping Harvest
Reading - Weekender Program
Service for underprivileged children. Bags are filled with enough food for 6 meals, and 2 snacks. Bags are distributed to children on Fridays or the last day before school holidays in non-descript bags to not draw attention. Students can qualify for the program based on federal income eligibility guidelines.
117 Morgan Drive
Reading, PA 19608
Eligibility: Must meet federal income guidelines
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Utility Assistance Programs
Assists with consumer complaints against PUC-regulated utility companies (including telephone complaints), utility bill payment plan negotiation, and utility disconnect programs. Offers electric, gas, and water service shutoff programs.
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Eligibility: Information on Income Requirements for Protected Customers
Family Size - Income at 300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
1- $38,280
2- $51,720
3- $65,160
4- $78,600
5- $92,040
6- $105,480
7- $118,920
8- $132,360
For each additional family member: $13,440

For additional information on Federal Poverty Guidelines, please click the link below.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Smethport - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Provides assistance with past due rent, future rental assistance and utility / home energy costs, as well as Housing Stability Services.
415 West Main Street
Smethport, PA 16749
Eligibility: Individuals and/or families who have been impacted directly or indirectly by the COVID-19. Household income must fall at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for household size. Visit the Eligibility Website for more information.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Northern Tier Community Action Corporation
Administrative Headquarters - 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: Must have either an eviction notice in hand and be income eligible (to be
determined at intake), OR be homeless using HUD guidelines (NOTE:
Income eligibility is waived for veterans who are homeless). Must NOT
possess a mortgage for a house, possess a housing “land contract,” or
own other forms of shelter that could be used for safe and reasonable
housing.
Hours: Hours may vary
Associated Charities
Titusville - Emergency Water Bill & Water Assistance
Provides emergency assistance for payment of water bills.
409 East Central Avenue
Titusville, PA 16354
Eligibility: Based on client intake.
Hours: Hours may vary. Call for full details
Potter County Human Services
Roulette - 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
United Way Of Clarion County
Clarion - Neighbor Aid Fund
Provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utilities (water/sewage, gas, electric).
531 1/2 Main Street
Clarion, PA 16214
Eligibility: Working individuals (or with a recent work history) who have experienced
a recent crisis, emergency or loss of income.
Hours: Hours may vary. Call for full details.
United Way of the Titusville Region
Intake & Case Management for Emergency Financial Crisis
Provides a complete intake for each household to determine what is needed to assist the emergency financial crisis. Referrals will be made and financial assistance may be given depending on need and availability of funds.
208 West Spring Street
Titusville, PA 16354
Eligibility: Full eligibility will be determined on intake.
Hours: Monday through Thursday
8:30am to 4:00pm

Friday
8:30am to 1:30pm
Venango County Department of Human Services
Main Complex - Housing Department
Provides information or assistance for housing needs including transitional housing, shelters, landlords, security deposit assistance, rent and utility assistance, help with eviction notices, and a service coordinator.
1 Dale Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323
Eligibility: Call for full requirements needed for specific programming.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council
Warren - Utility Assistance
Offers a variety of energy and utility assistance programs that assist residents to lower utility bills, arrange forgiveness for unpaid past bills, and to benefit from other assistance resources. The Neighbor for Neighbor heat fund provides assistance to eligible older adults and people with disabilities in need of heating fuel.
1209 Pennsylvania Avenue West
Warren, PA 16365
Eligibility: Low income residents who want to lower utility bills. Call or visit
website for more information and requirements.
Hours: Hours may vary. Call for more information.
Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council
Warren - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Providing rent and utilities assistance to those affected by COVID-19.
1209 Pennsylvania Avenue West
Warren, PA 16365
Eligibility: Must meet income guidelines and demonstrate individual was impacted by
COVID-19 after March 13, 2020.
Hours: Call for more information.
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Philipsburg Office - Housing Assistance Program
Provides assistance for those at risk of becoming homeless through rental, utility and mortgage assistance. Requires sustainable income to maintain rental/utilities/mortgage.
14 South Front Street
Philipsburg, PA 16866
Eligibility: Qualified applicants who are having difficulty making monthly rent
payments, utility payments or mortgage payments. Certain restrictions
and applicants must meet certain qualifications for the program. Call
for full eligibility requirements.
Hours: Hours may vary. Call nearest office for full details.
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Philipsburg Office - Utility Assistance
Utility assistance services include, DOLLAR ENERGY, NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR, H2O HELP TO OTHERS PROGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER (PAWC) and FIRSTENERGY COMPANIES, PENELEC AND WEST PENN POWER.
14 South Front Street
Philipsburg, PA 16866
Eligibility: Call or visit website for more information.
Hours: Varies by site. Call for more information.
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Houtzdale Office - Housing Assistance Program
Provides assistance for those at risk of becoming homeless through rental, utility and mortgage assistance. Requires sustainable income to maintain rental/utilities/mortgage.
40 Terrace Drive
Apartment 3
Houtzdale, PA 16651
Eligibility: Qualified applicants who are having difficulty making monthly rent
payments, utility payments or mortgage payments. Certain restrictions
and applicants must meet certain qualifications for the program. Call
for full eligibility requirements.
Hours: Hours may vary. Call nearest office for full details.
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Houtzdale Office - Utility Assistance
Utility assistance services include, DOLLAR ENERGY, NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR, H2O HELP TO OTHERS PROGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER (PAWC) and FIRSTENERGY COMPANIES, PENELEC AND WEST PENN POWER.
40 Terrace Drive
Apartment 3
Houtzdale, PA 16651
Eligibility: Call or visit website for more information.
Hours: Varies by site. Call for more information.
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Administrative Headquarters - Housing Assistance Program
Provides assistance for those at risk of becoming homeless through rental, utility and mortgage assistance. Requires sustainable income to maintain rental/utilities/mortgage.
207 East Cherry Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Eligibility: Qualified applicants who are having difficulty making monthly rent
payments, utility payments or mortgage payments. Certain restrictions
and applicants must meet certain qualifications for the program. Call
for full eligibility requirements.
Hours: Hours may vary. Call nearest office for full details.
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Administrative Headquarters - Utility Assistance
Utility assistance services include, DOLLAR ENERGY, NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR, H2O HELP TO OTHERS PROGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER (PAWC) and FIRSTENERGY COMPANIES, PENELEC AND WEST PENN POWER.
207 East Cherry Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Eligibility: Call or visit website for more information.
Hours: Varies by site. Call for more information.
Charitable Deeds and Services
Knox - Financial Assistance
Offers financial help to needy households. Service is limited to once per 12-month period.
260 Highpoint Road
Knox, PA 16232
Eligibility: Individuals and families in the Clarion, Forest and Venango areas.
Hours: Irregular - call for details
Community Action
Punxsutawney - Homeless Assistance Program
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: Individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Hours: Hours may vary. Call for more information.
Community Action
Punxsutawney - 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 and questions about application
Community Services of Venango County
Center Street - Oil City - Utility Assistance
Provides utility assistance for county residents. These funds are contingent on donations and have conditions that must be met.
203 Center Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Eligibility: Venango County residents
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 4:00pm
Community Services of Venango County
Center Street - Oil City - Child Advocacy Program
Provides emergency assistance for families with children 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
Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program
Housing Solutions - 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: Individuals in need that reside in Crawford County. Must meet income
guidelines.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Erie County Care Management
Erie Office - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Provides rental and utility assistance to tenants impacted by COVID-19. Both tenants and their landlords are encouraged to apply, either party can start the application.
1601 Sassafras Street
Erie, PA 16502
Eligibility: One or more individuals within the household has qualified for
unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income,
incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship
due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 outbreak; One or more
individuals within the household can demonstrate a risk of
experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and the household
has a household income at or below 80% of area median income.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Catholic Social Services - Southeast Pennsylvania
Administrative Office - Center City - Immigrant, Refugee and Asylee Support
Provides benefits assistance for refugees.
222 North 17th Street
3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Eligibility: Call or walk-in to determine eligibility requirements for specific need.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Friends of the Poor
Jackson Terrace - Water Service Payment Assistance
This program provides one month of assistance to single family households that are serviced by Pennsylvania American Water. Staff review the application and make decisions on the next steps for the household. Decisions can include grants being issued to assist the household, referrals to other service providers, and information about budgeting assistance programs to help the household towards the goal of being self-sustaining. Staff will also provide case management services to educate the consumers on different programs available to make the bill affordable for the household.
148 Meridan Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
Eligibility: A) Service must be shut off.
B) All monthly income for anyone 18 or older in the household must not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
C) You must have paid at least $50.00 towards your bill in the last 90 days.
D) The utility account must be for a single-family residential household.
E) The name on the utility account must be an adult who lives in the household.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Trehab Community Action Agency
Bradford County Trehab Services - Utility Mediation Program
Provides Utility assistance and/or mediation services for eligible clients experiencing difficulty with utility payments. Intensive follow-up and referral services are provided. Available customer assistance programs include:

Penelec, PPL, Dollar Energy, Claverack Rural Electric, Sullivan Rural Electric, and UGI.
424 - 428 Main Street
Towanda, PA 18848
Eligibility: Individuals with income below 200% of the Federal Poverty level; other
eligibility requirements may apply.
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 7:00am to 5:00pm; Thursday, 7:00am to 4:30pm
It's About the Warrior Foundation
Administrative Headquarters - Veteran Support
Armstrong County Community Action of Pennsylvania
Administrative Headquarters - Kittanning - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Operation Better Block
Pittsburgh - Bridge to Benefits (B2B)
Pittsburgh Community Services
Administrative Office, Oakland - Dollar Energy Fund Application Assistance
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Administrative Headquarters - Customer Assistance Programs
Salvation Army - Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center
Allegheny Valley Worship and Service Center
Salvation Army - Beaver Falls Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Financial Assistance
Salvation Army - Chartiers Valley Service Center
Administrative Office and Service Center - Rent and Utility Assistance
Salvation Army - North Boroughs Worship and Service Center
Home Avenue Office - Pittsburgh North Boroughs Worship and Service Center
Salvation Army - Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army - Pittsburgh Westside Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army - Rochester Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Food and Financial Assistance
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh
Administrative Office - Tangible Aid
South Hills Interfaith Movement
Administrative office and SHIM Center - Utility Assistance
Union Aid Society
Administrative Headquarters - Sewickley Municipal Building - Emergency Assistance
Veterans Leadership Program
Erie - Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Veterans Leadership Program
Erie - Financial Assistance for Basic Needs
Veterans Leadership Program
Administrative Headquarters - Pittsburgh - Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Veterans Leadership Program
Administrative Headquarters - Pittsburgh - Financial Assistance for Basic Needs
Veterans Leadership Program
Johnstown - Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Veterans Leadership Program
Johnstown - Financial Assistance for Basic Needs
YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Administrative Headquarters - Financial Assistance Programs
The Brashear Association
Brashear CARES Community Center - Utility Payment Program Application Assistance
The Brashear Association
Neighborhood Employment Center - Utility Payment Program Application Assistance
Allegheny Link
Administrative Headquarters, Downtown Pittsburgh - Security Deposit and Move In Assistance for Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Greene County Outreach - Basic Needs Assistance - Utility Bills
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Lawrence County Outreach - Basic Needs Assistance - Utility Bills
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Washington County Outreach - Basic Needs Assistance - Utility Bills
Dollar Energy Fund
Administrative Office - Pennsylvania American Water H2O Program Overview Customer Service Discount
Dollar Energy Fund
Administrative Office - Hardship Programs through Participating Utility Companies
Dollar Energy Fund
Administrative Office - Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Dollar Energy Fund
Administrative Office - ALCOSAN's Clean Water Assistance Fund
Focus on Renewal
Community Resource Center - Critical Needs Emergency Fund
Salvation Army - Kittanning Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Material and Financial Assistance
Prince of Peace Center
Administrative Headquarters - Crisis Intervention
Salvation Army - Albert Gallatin Area Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Saint Benedict Learning Center - Utility Service Payment Assistance
Salvation Army - Greene County Service Center
Waynesburg - Material and Financial Assistance
Salvation Army - Greenville Worship and Service Center
Mercer County Service Units - Mercer United Methodist Church - Financial Assistance - Mercer
Salvation Army - Greenville Worship and Service Center
Mercer County Service Units - Financial Assistance - Grove City
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Material and Financial Assistance
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Marion Center Service Unit
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Armagh Service Center
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Blairsville Service Center
Salvation Army - Indiana Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Cherry Tree Service Unit
Salvation Army - Jeanette Corps
Food and Financial Assistance
Salvation Army - Mon Valley Corps
Donora - Rent and Utility Payment Assistance
Salvation Army - New Castle Corps
New Castle Worship and Service Center - Food and Financial Assistance
Salvation Army - New Kensington Corps
Food and Financial Assistance
Salvation Army - Somerset Service Center
Somerset Service Center - Material and Financial Assistance
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg
Administrative Headquarters - Utility Service Payment Assistance
Divine Grace Parish
Parish Office - Financial Assistance and Food Pantry
Indiana County Community Action Program
Administrative Headquarters - Dollar Energy Applications for Electric, Gas and Water
Lawrence County Community Action Partnership - Community Supports
Administrative Headquarters - Regional ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) Programs
Murrysville Christian Concern
Murrysville Christian Concern - Rent Assistance Program - Utility Assistance
Respective Solutions Group
Administrative Headquarters, Ebensburg - Utility Service and Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Salvation Army - Butler Worship and Service Center
Butler - Food and Financial Assistance
Salvation Army - Greensburg Corps
Greensburg - Material Goods and Food Assistance
Salvation Army - Washington Worship and Service Center
Administrative Headquarters - Food and Financial Assistance
Tableland Services
Administrative Office - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Center for Community Resources
Administrative Office and Community Education and Outreach - Butler - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Center for Community Resources
Administrative Office and Community Education and Outreach - Butler - Utility Assistance
Christian Assistance Network
East Main Presbyterian Church - Financial Assistance
Crosskeys Human Services
Dollar Energy Applications
Fayette County Community Action Agency
Family Service Center - Housing and Utility Assistance
Fayette County Community Action Agency
Family Service Center - Dollar Energy Applications
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania
Canonsburg - Emergency Repair Fund
Neighborhood Services Center
Oxford - Utility Service Payment Assistance
Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission (CADCOM)
Norristown - Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Philadelphia - Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians
Utility Emergency Services Fund
Philadelphia - Utility Grants
Utility Emergency Services Fund
Philadelphia - Water Conservation Housing Stabilization Program
Eagles Fly for Leukemia
Wayne - Family Support Fund
Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities
Rental Assistance Program
CONTACT Helpline
Harrisburg - ERAP Hotline
Resources for Human Development
RHD - Crossroads Community Services - Flexible Housing Fund
Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Utility Payment Assistance
Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Hazleton Site Office - Rent and Security Deposit Assistance
Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Wyoming County Human Services Building - Rent and Security Deposit Assistance
Friend Inc. Community Services
Kutztown - Case Management
City of Reading
Reading - Rental and Utility Assistance
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Central Bucks County - Doylestown - Housing Services
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Central Bucks County - Warminster - Housing Services
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Upper Bucks County - Housing Services
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Lower Bucks County - Bristol - Housing Services
Urban League of Philadelphia
Philadelphia - Utility Assistance
Southwest Community Development Corporation
Philadelphia - Neighborhood Energy Center
Southwest Community Development Corporation
Philadelphia - Utilities Emergency Services Fund (UESF) Intake
Center in the Park
Philadelphia - Neighborhood Energy Center
Bringing Hope Home
Malvern - Light of Hope Family Grant Program
Kennett Area Community Service
Kennett Square - Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing and Utilities
Montour County Human Services
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Pike County Human Services
Milford - Pike County Human Development
Salvation Army - Williamsport
Utility Assistance
Union-Snyder Community Action Agency
Selinsgrove - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Salvation Army - East Stroudsburg
Salvation Army - East Stroudsburg - Financial Assistance
ProJeCt of Easton, Inc
Easton - Rent Relief Program
Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown
Reading - Community Support Program
Salvation Army - Hamburg Service Center
Salvation Army Hamburg Service Center - Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army - Hamburg Service Center
Salvation Army Kutztown Service Unit - Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army - Chambersburg
Chambersburg - Undesignated Financial Assistance
Salvation Army - Lancaster
Lancaster - Rental and Water Assistance
Fulton County Catholic Mission
McConnellsburg - Utility Assistance
New Hope Ministries
Dillsburg Center - Utility Financial Assistance
New Hope Ministries
Dover Center - Utility Financial Assistance
New Hope Ministries
Littlestown Center - Utility Financial Assistance at Littlestown Center
New Hope Ministries
Mechanicsburg Center - Financial Assistance for Utilities, Transportation, and Eye Glasses
New Hope Ministries
Hanover Center - Financial Assistance for Utilities, Transportation, and Eye Glasses
New Hope Ministries
West Shore / Lemoyne Center - Financial Assistance for Utilities, Transportation, and Eye Glasses
Waynesboro Community and Human Services
Waynesboro - Emergency Financial Assistance
Waynesboro Community and Human Services
Waynesboro - ESG Homeless Prevention
Capital Region Water
Harrisburg - Customer Assistance Program
Salvation Army - York County
Salvation Army, York, Family Services - Family Services - Financial Assistance
Faith Centre
Food Bank - Utility Assistance
Centre County Human Services- Office of Adult Services
State College - Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program (RAP)
Centre County Human Services- Office of Adult Services
State College - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
American Rescue Workers
Mulberry Street - Utility Assistance
Salvation Army of State College
State College - Daily Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army - Altoona Worship and Service Center
Altoona - Utilities and Basic Needs
The Open Link
Pennsburg - Financial Assistance
Pennsylvania American Water
Corporate Headquarters - H2O Help to Others Program
Philadelphia Water Revenue Bureau
Customer Service
Philadelphia Water Revenue Bureau
Water Revenue Assistance Program (WRAP)
PPL Electric Utilities
Lancaster - Electric Service Provider
PathStone Corporation
PathStone Corporation - Aspers - Emergency Food and Shelter
Pennridge FISH
Perkasie - Financial Aid
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
Houston Center - Benefits Access and Neighborhood Energy Center
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
Pennsport Office - Benefits Access and Neighborhood Energy Center
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
Headquarters - Benefits Access and Neighborhood Energy Center
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
Dixon House - Benefits Access and Neighborhood Energy Center
Turn To Us
Nesquehoning - Autism Support
Bridge of the Penn-York Valley Churches
Bridge of Penn York Valley Churches - Emergency Financial Assistance Vouchers
CrossNet Ministries
CrossNet Ministries - Social Services - Social Services
Susquehanna County Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Montrose - Emergency Rental/Utility Assistance
Nicetown CDC
Philadelphia - Neighborhood Energy Center
Salvation Army - Forest City
Forest City Service Extension Center
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and Employment Outreach
Lebanon County Christian Ministries
Lebanon - Other Services to include Utility Assistance
Mifflin Juniata Human Services
Energy Bank
Mifflin Juniata Human Services
Utility Assistance
Salvation Army of Mifflin County
Financial Assistance
Vickie's Angel Foundation
New Cumberland - Family Support Services
Salvation Army - Gettysburg Service Unit
Gettysburg - Emergency Assistance
Philadelphia Water Department
Philadelphia - Tiered Assistance Program
South Central Community Action Programs, SCCAP
Franklin County - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Susquehanna County Interfaith
Susquehanna - Susquehanna Interfaith
Susquehanna County Interfaith
Montrose - Utility Assistance
Susquehanna County Interfaith
Forest City - Susquehanna Interfaith
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Schuylkill County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Northampton County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Carbon County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Berks County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lehigh County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lebanon County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lancaster County Assistance Office - Diversion Cash Assistance
Helping Harvest
Reading - Weekender Program
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Utility Assistance Programs
McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Smethport - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Northern Tier Community Action Corporation
Administrative Headquarters - Veterans Initiative
Associated Charities
Titusville - Emergency Water Bill & Water Assistance
Potter County Human Services
Roulette - Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance
United Way Of Clarion County
Clarion - Neighbor Aid Fund
United Way of the Titusville Region
Intake & Case Management for Emergency Financial Crisis
Venango County Department of Human Services
Main Complex - Housing Department
Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council
Warren - Utility Assistance
Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council
Warren - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Philipsburg Office - Housing Assistance Program
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Philipsburg Office - Utility Assistance
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Houtzdale Office - Housing Assistance Program
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Houtzdale Office - Utility Assistance
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Administrative Headquarters - Housing Assistance Program
Central Pennsylvania Community Action
Administrative Headquarters - Utility Assistance
Charitable Deeds and Services
Knox - Financial Assistance
Community Action
Punxsutawney - Homeless Assistance Program
Community Action
Punxsutawney - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Community Services of Venango County
Center Street - Oil City - Utility Assistance
Community Services of Venango County
Center Street - Oil City - Child Advocacy Program
Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program
Housing Solutions - Community Support Services
Erie County Care Management
Erie Office - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Catholic Social Services - Southeast Pennsylvania
Administrative Office - Center City - Immigrant, Refugee and Asylee Support
Friends of the Poor
Jackson Terrace - Water Service Payment Assistance
Trehab Community Action Agency
Bradford County Trehab Services - Utility Mediation Program
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