Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties - Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA)
200 Scranton State Office Building, 100 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Must meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. The amount
of assistance will depend on needs, situation, and emergency.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Walk in, call or visit web site.
Free.
Lackawanna, PA
Description
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.
Providing organization
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Compass HHS Helpline answers questions on benefits and eligibility.