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Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA)

Provides an Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA) to help individuals/families who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming unhoused, to:

  • Stop eviction or foreclosure
  • Find a long-term place to live
  • Find a short-term place to stay
  • Physical Address

    210 North Drive, Suite A, North Warren, PA 16365

    Hours

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

    Application process

    Contact the County Assistance Office by phone or walk in.

    Fee

    No fees apply

    Eligibility

    Pennsylvania residents who meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. Individuals/families must either be currently receiving or apply for other benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF) through the Department of Human Services.

    Service area

    Cameron, PA Clarion, PA Clearfield, PA Crawford, PA Elk, PA Erie, PA Forest, PA Jefferson, PA McKean, PA Potter, PA Venango, PA Warren, PA

    Agency info

    Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices