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Works to improve the living conditions of the residents of Homewood and promoting community growth and stability. Specific services include assistance with "tangled titles." If the person living in a house is related to the owner or former owner but is not on the deed, the title may be considered "tangled." We may be able to assist in these instances. Call for more information. Assists with facilitation of the Homewood Community Development Collaborative (HCDC). HCDC meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. Check the HCDC website for details: www.homewood-collaborative.org

Operates a public library with internet access & free Wi-Fi; photocopier & fax service, and programs such as book club for adults, Fall and Spring story hour, and various other library programming throughout the year. Serves as a warming/cooling center during periods of extreme cold/heat.

Provides screenings and clinical assessment for individuals seeking to enter treatment for substance use disorders.

Offers engaging programs and events for all ages that inspire learning, creativity, and connection, from storytimes and workshops to community events and special activities.

Provides general crime victim support, crisis intervention hotlines, in-person intervention, encouragement, information, and assistance to victims of crime and their significant others. This includes helping victims navigate the legal system or explore their reporting options. Offers crisis intervention, as well as information and referrals to appropriate legal and community resources.

Provides non-medical companion care, homemaking care, hospice care, live-in and overnight care, personal care and respite care.

Provide services including: A) Deaf/Hard of Hearing Job Center B) Community Education and Information C)Independent Evaluation Services D) Sign Language Programs E) HIV AIDS Prevention F) Interpreting

Provides preschool for children aged 3 to 5 years.

The program holds a variety of Social & Recreational events for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Program offers a variety of activities that appeal to the many interests and abilities of our program participants. It also provides fun, friendship, social interaction, community inclusion, social skill building opportunities as well as respite to families and care-takers. The program builds and fosters relationships with institutions of higher learning, churches, and other community clubs.

This program serves free prepared meals to individuals and families.

Operates a call center. Provides information on topics including allergies, environmental issues, and how to quit smoking. Offers physician referrals.

Provides recovery support services and resources and opportunities to reduce the impact of addiction and to improve related health issues for the communities of Southeast Pennsylvania (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties). Services include prevention, consultation, education, advocacy, assessment, intervention and treatment services designed to help an individual to stay in recovery.

Provides replacement benefits for individuals and families who had food lost or destroyed in a household disaster (storm, fire, power outage, etc.).

Provides replacement benefits for individuals and families who had food lost or destroyed in a household disaster (storm, fire, power outage, etc.).

Provides Nutrition education.

Provides health and human service Information and referral to services, agencies, support groups, and hotlines. CONTACT Altoona helpline volunteers also find solutions for a variety of problems including but not limited to crisis situations, drug and alcohol problems, illness or disability, grief, loneliness, or depression.

Provides a cooking skills program for families to promote knowledge and confidence in food preparation.

Provides communal housing to assist homeless individuals with mental illnesses who are active members of society and want to live independently. Those who benefit most are persons who may not be able to afford things like rent, food, transportation and utilities on their own, but could do so with the help of other house mates. Lodge members share in the day-to-day experiences of running a home, and do so more affordably than if they lived on their own. Lodge members create their own house rules and manage their own activities. Lodges are member-managed. Staff assist only as needed and are available in emergency situations.

Offers classes for adult, non-native speakers of English to improve their basic English language skills in order to actively increase their participation in the larger society, continue their education into academic programs, or to prepare for citizenship. Provides Listening Labs where students can further practice their English speaking skills and listening skills.

This program provides free groceries and essential food items to eligible individuals and families in need.

Assists participants to become financially independent and self-sufficient. The program focuses on education, job training, job placement, and addressing other family needs.

Purpose of services is to reduce unplanned pregnancies by supporting women's choice to space their children or to remain childless, and to provide comprehensive gynecologic medical services. Services include physical exams; tests for STDs (including HIV); counseling about safe sex, abstinence, and contraceptives; contraceptive methods at no cost to patients; and pregnancy testing.

Offers a prepared meal for takeout.

Develops, manages, and maintains affordable housing units throughout Fayette County. Screens for eligibility for public housing and other programs.

Offers hospital emergency services.