Ashfield, PA Utility & Rental Assistance

Carbon County Action Committee

Address:
267 S 2nd St
Lehighton, PA 18235
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.ccachs.com

Services:
Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) will provide one month rent/security deposit to individuals who are in danger of eviction or homelessness. Individuals must meet eligibility and affordability guidelines and requirements and may receive assistance only one time. Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Services in the form of security/utility deposit, rental arrears, first month or current monthly rental payments are also available to individuals and families experiencing a recent hardship that are either “homeless” or “ at risk of homelessness” and can document future affordability. Individuals and families must meet eligibility and affordability guidelines and requirements.

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

Eligibility:
Residents of Carbon County

Carbon County Water Processing Plant

Address:
101 Lehigh Dr
Lehighton, PA 18235
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.dhs.pa.gov

Services:
Offers an Emergency Shelter Allowance, ESA, to help a homeless or near homeless family/individual to: stop eviction from your home/apartment or foreclosure of your house; find a long-term place to live; find a short-term place to stay.

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

Eligibility:
Must meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. The amount of assistance will depend on needs, situation, and emergency.Fees or ChargesTypes of FeesFree

Pathways Housing Services

Address:
1031 Linden St
Allentown, PA 18102
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.lehighchurches.org

Services:
A resource and referral center that connects individuals to programs within the Conference or refers out to community resources. Also helps qualifying low-income individuals and families with rental assistance, goal setting and budgeting. Provides bus passes for interviews or for first week of employment if job is confirmed. Toiletries/personal grooming items provided as available. Clearinghouse Program: Provides rental assistance and other housing-related needs to mentally ill homeless, transitioning youth/adults (age 18-23), residents of a community rehabilitation residence and individuals being release from incarceration. Homeless Supportive Services: provides intensive case management and referrals to other support services for single, adult, chronically homeless individuals. Assist street homeless men and women to connect to community resources as they strive to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Pharmaceutical Assistance Program: Provides uninsured Lehigh County residents with once-a-year emergency pharmaceutical assistance of up to $50. Must meet income guidelines. Assistance for medications for asthma, epileptic seizures, diabetes, high blood pressure and antibiotics only. Social Security Representative payee Program: Provides financial monitoring and fund administration to individuals receiving social security who are unable to manage their own finances.

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 3:00pmFriday, Closed

Eligibility:
Lehigh county residents in need of emergency assistance. Must be over 18 and have income sufficient to stay current with rent after receiving assistance.Fees or ChargesTypes of Fees.

Hispanic American Organization

Address:
462 Walnut St
Allentown, PA 18102
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.hao-lv.org

Services:
Housing Case Management Services helps low income families find affordable housing with housing referrals and counseling on budgeting and tenancy readiness. Limited funds available for rental assistance on a case by case basis.

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

Eligibility:
Residents of Lehigh and Northampton CountiesFees or ChargesTypes of Fees.

Natural Family Planning-Lehigh

Address:
530 Union Blvd
Allentown, PA 18109
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.catholiccharityAD.org

Services:
Case management services assist individuals with goal setting to help individuals and families to establish and sustain self-sufficiency. Referrals are made to the appropriate resources. Can provide housing and utility funds, budgeting and job search counseling and prescription assistance. Financial support with groceries for Puerto Rican evacuees

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

Eligibility:
Berks County resident regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, color, political affiliation, creed, disability of limited English proficiencyFees or ChargesTypes of FeesNo fees

Pennsylvania Public Welfare

Address:
555 Union Blvd
Allentown, PA 18109
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.dhs.pa.gov

Services:
Offers an Emergency Shelter Allowance, ESA, to help a homeless or near homeless family/individual to: stop eviction from your home/apartment or foreclosure of your house; find a long-term place to live; find a short-term place to stay.

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

Eligibility:
Must meet income and resource guidelines in the month of application. If household contains individuals under 21, resources are excluded and a slightly higher income limit is used; Have not received another Emergency Shelter Allowance within past year.The amount of assistance will depend on needs, situation, and emergency.Fees or ChargesTypes of FeesFree

Commission On Economic Opptnty

Address:
10 W Chestnut St
Hazleton, PA 18201
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org

Services:
Provide rent and security deposit assistance when funding is available.

Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Luzerne County Assistance Office

Address:
10 W Chestnut St
Hazleton, PA 18201
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.dhs.pa.gov

Services:
The Department of Public Welfare offers an Emergency Shelter Allowance, ESA, to help a homeless or near homeless family/individual to: stop eviction from your home/apartment or foreclosure of your house; find a long-term place to live; find a short-term place to stay.

Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Eligibility:
Must meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. The amount of assistance will depend on needs, situation, and emergency.Fees or ChargesTypes of FeesFree.

Friend Inc

Address:
658D Noble St
Kutztown, PA 19530
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.salvationarmypendel.org

Services:
Emergency assistance for heating, utilities, rent and limited prescriptions.

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

Eligibility:
Based on zip code assigned coverage area, funds available, and emergency need.Fees or ChargesTypes of FeesNone

Salvation Army Hamburg Service Center

Address:
9212
Hamburg, PA 19526
Map & Directions

Website:
http://www.salvationarmypendel.org

Services:
Emergency assistance for heating, utilities, rent and limited prescriptions.

Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Eligibility:
Based on zip code assigned coverage area, funds available, and emergency need.Fees or ChargesTypes of FeesNone