Utility Emergency Services Fund - Family Empowerment Program
Offers program to help create stable homes and break the cycle of poverty through budget coaching, job training, financial assistance, and whole-family support. Advocates have a presence at the school district building in the Student Right's department and in these schools: Anderson Elementary, Gideon Elementary, George Washington High School, Hamilton Elementary, Kenderton Elementary, Lamberton Elementary, Lea Elementary, Locke Elementary, Munoz-Marin Elementary, and Webster Elementary.
Physical Address
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Voice
Voice
Application process
Please call to be connected with a Family Advocate. From time to time there are Family Advocates in the schools and enrollment can take place there.
Fee
Services free of charge
Eligibility
Philadelphia residents with child or children enrolled in the Philadelphia School District grades K-12. A) Must meet income eligibility guidelines B) Have a documented need for housing stability supports C) Are willing to meet program responsibilities.
Service area
Philadelphia, PA
Agency info
Utility Emergency Services Fund
Provides energy assistance to low income families. Other services include housing assistance, supportive services and self-sufficiency education in an effort to achieve long term housing stability for families.