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Assists the most vulnerable members of society who are not capable of managing or directing someone else to manage their Social Security benefits. The Representative Payee acts on behalf of the beneficiary and is responsible for things related to benefits and payments that the beneficiary would ordinarily do for him/herself.

Provides Credit Counseling services to individuals by phone, online, or in person. During the initial session, a certified counselor will review income, expenses, and debts. At the conclusion of this comprehensive session, the credit counselor will make recommendations to help get back on track financially (one of which may be a debt management program).

Provides food, financial assistance, budget counseling, and case management and referral services.

Professionally trained and HUD Certified Housing counselors provide one-on-one coaching tailored to individual's needs.

• Review financial health
• Develop a spending and savings plan to achieve goals (budget)
• Evaluate and explain credit reports
• Create a plan for paying off debts
• Decide if a debt management plan is right for the individual
• Keep on track through regular follow-up visits as needed

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Offers training and resources designed to support families and individuals who are interested in purchasing their very own home. The Housing Counseling & Money Management Center provides free housing counseling services to all Westmoreland County residents who have housing needs or problems that are potentially resolvable through home buyer education and/or pre-purchase counseling. Services offered include: A) Pre-closing class B) Pre-Purchase Counseling C) Homebuyer Education D) Credit Enhancement

Serves families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Chester County. Partner families benefit from a network of Christian faith volunteers, financial assistance, and intensive case management as they work to find housing and achieve long term stability. NOTE: Does not offer emergency housing or emergency rental or utility assistance.

This is a 12-week program designed for anyone who is struggling to make ends meet. The program will help develop an individualized plan to improve your situation. The course is led by certified instructors. Each participant will receive dinner every week, free child care, an incentive for participating, and class materials.

Offers intensive, client-centered case management approach to empower families experiencing poverty and address root causes preventing them from becoming more self-sufficient. Helps enrolled families connect with community resources, develop personalized action plans, and objectively track their progress over time.

Provides personalized financial education and coaching to help individuals achieve stability and confidence in managing their money. Services Include:

• Budgeting Guidance: Learn practical strategies to manage income, track expenses, and set realistic financial goals.
• Credit Education & Repair Assistance: Receive help understanding credit reports, disputing inaccuracies, and improving your credit score.
• Identity Theft Awareness: Understand risks and protective measures for yourself and your family.
• Youth Financial Education: Engage children with interactive lessons that introduce basic money management concepts.
• Financial Support for Housing: Guidance on budgeting for rent, utilities, or mortgage payments when applicable.

Sessions are available in-person or via Zoom.

Provides food, nutritional education program (Fulton County Super Cupboard), gardening program each Spring, Summer school lunch program, school backpack program, and budget/lifestyle counseling.

Information and guidance for people who want to develop and preserve assets or need assistance in obtaining and responsibly using credit, paying bills, reducing their debt burden, and managing their financial resources.

Works with individuals to setup a budget, how to stick to a spending plan, how to negotiate with creditors to make payments that suit the clients income, how to overcome adversity to improve life and become self-sufficient, how to balance a check book, and any other education needed.

Offers financial products and services for all stages of life.

Provides housing stabilization services including credit and budget counseling; foreclosure prevention counseling; eviction prevention through payment assistance when funds are available and landlord-tenant mediation; and first-time home buyers education and counseling.

Assists clients in multiple situations to achieve self-sufficiency through casework services, including development of a plan to establish self sufficiency and help with budgeting.

Assists clients in multiple situations to achieve self-sufficiency through casework services, including development of a plan to establish self sufficiency and help with budgeting.

Provides financial literacy education and one-on-one money management counseling

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides long-term financial assistance with permanent housing. Offers case management for housing, job training and education, financial, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health.

Support Services and Consumer Resources offers assistance on a variety of legal, financial and health services. Age eligibility may apply. Services available include: A) Financial and Legal Advice B) Benefit Screenings and Application Assistance C) Medicare and Healthcare Options; APPRISE Counselor D) Assistance with LIHEAP E) Access to Other Agencies and Government Services

Offers pre-natal classes covering fetal development, nutrition, safety, and what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery. Also offers parenting classes covering topics like baby basics, nutrition, budgeting, and discipline. Currently conducting parenting classes individually by telephone and Zoom.

Provides services that include training designed to increase self-reliance, living skills, and enhance self-confidence such as cooking, budgeting, housing search, benefits counseling, and home maintenance skills. Offers training to empower people with disabilities to speak for themselves and others. Supplies information and resource materials related to disability issues.