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Provides financial counseling to help persons shift from debt management to saving. Offers sessions covering money management and budgeting, banking and basic financial transactions, credit reports and using credit wisely, consumer protection and debt collection, student loans, bankruptcy, negotiation, investments and future planning, homeownership, insurance, and benefits.

Empowers and coaches low-income families to attain a family-sustaining wage in order to achieve and maintain economic self-sufficiency and live free of public assistance. Provides resources to bridge the gap between public assistance and stability.

Offering both individual and group budgeting education, we'll show you how to balance and maintain your budget to achieve financial success.

Provides housing counseling services as a supportive base for tenants and homeowners of HAVE's housing development projects.

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

Provides advice sessions in person, by phone, or a video conference call with experienced volunteers who can help enhance and develop the tools, skills, and confidence needed to be successful in today’s job market. Also provides free financial consultations.

Implements the money management and budgeting services using FDIC Money Smart Adult Education Program, as well as one-on-one budgeting based on each person's income and household expenses. FDIC is a computer-based instruction program that also enhances computer skills.

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.

Assists individuals with HIV/AIDS understand their rights and responsibilities with creditors and provides advice on ways to reduce or eliminate debt.

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.

A ministry that connects churches with the needs of the community. Some examples of the volunteer services provided are personal care, friendly visits, transportation, homemaking assistance, home maintenance, budget guidance, respite care, and tutoring/mentoring. Financial aid not available.

Provides comprehensive counseling, including free pregnancy testing and free limited 1st trimester ultrasounds. Also provides education regarding sound nutrition, budgeting and life skills coaching.

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).

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.

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

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

Offers assistance in accessing various resources through our Social Worker, Financial Counselor and Outpatient Care Manager. In addition, they have a Certified Spanish Interpreter on site to help facilitate optimal communication with patients, care and management of diabetes and other chronic illnesses, including transitioning from hospital to home through specialized office visits.

Offers supports that empower individuals and families to obtain the education, resources, and tools needed to achieve their goals and improve financial stability for adults working toward self-sufficiency. Individuals and families work with Supports Specialists who provide one-on-one coaching, advocacy, resources and referrals, and wrap around supportive services. Working with the Specialists, participants identify their strengths and needs, develop a goal plan with action steps, and learn about resources that can help make goal attainment more achievable.

Provides financial counseling to help persons shift from debt management to saving. Offers sessions covering money management and budgeting, banking and basic financial transactions, credit reports and using credit wisely, consumer protection and debt collection, student loans, bankruptcy, negotiation, investments and future planning, homeownership, insurance, and benefits.

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.

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 information on energy conservation techniques to lower utility bills; education on common home repairs that yield the most savings; utility assistance and weatherization programs available to low- and moderate-income families; home repair programs for housing preservation; and developing a budget to manage household expenses. Provides assistance with the following programs and applications: A) Budget Counseling/Energy Counseling B) Emergency Oil Assistance C) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) D) Low Income Conservation Assistance Program (LICAP) E) Rain Water Barrels F) Utility Assistance G) Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF) H) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Applications I) Water Conservation

Provides individualized and small group programming for youth and adults, help with diapers, a weekly soup kitchen, crime reduction efforts, neighborhood watch, referrals, housing improvement programs, community gardens, farmers market, mural art, streetscape improvements.

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.