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Family Promise of Berks County Inc. - Rent and Utility Assistance Program

325 North 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601

Must reside in Berks County; some funding prevents Family Promise from assisting Reading City residents. There are other organizations that can help families within city limits. Must not have received assistance within the past year Homeless or at risk of homelessness Meet income guidelines Possess a court ordered eviction notice or utility shut off notice Provide identification, proof of income for all household members Demonstrate a reasonable ability to regain self-sufficiency through temporary assistance
Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
https://www.familypromiseofberks.org
[email protected]

Spanish

Individuals must complete an application and interview for consideration. Applications can be obtained on site at 325 North 5th Street. At this time, applications are not available online.

No Fee for services Match funds required

Berks, PA

Description

Rent and Utility Assistance operates when funds are available by providing temporary financial assistance to eligible County residents with limited income, facing a court ordered eviction or utility shut off. Focuses on Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing. Applicants receive financial assistance, case management, budget counseling, mediation, advocacy and coordination of services. It could take up to 3 weeks to process applications. Applications will not be reviewed until they are fully completed, including all required documentation.

Providing organization

Family Promise of Berks County Inc.

Family Promise of Berks County believes in keeping families together and youth off the streets while providing hope, a new beginning and opportunities for change. Their mission is to help families and youth experiencing homelessness and economic insecurity achieve housing stability. Their core programs deliver vital services to the community through prevention, diversion, rapid rehousing, case management, budget counseling and more.