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Provides application assistance for utility bill payment assistance programs including LIHEAP and Crisis Utility Bill Grants, UESF Utility Bill and Oil Grants, PGW's Customer Responsibility Program, and PECO's Customer Assistance Program. Also assists with Weatherization Program and energy and budge counseling. Refers clients who may need additional financial assistance to pay utility bills to other agencies and/or community organizations that can assist.

Provides financial coaching and aid to Conestoga Valley residents that are working, in stable housing, but have a pressing financial need.

Provides a 30 day emergency shelter for women, men and children, providing a safe place to stay while working to secure permanent housing, case management, life skills education, employment readiness, and financial literacy.

Center for Financial Independence personnel will assist individuals/families in creating a household budget by looking at existing income & expenses.

Provides 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.

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.

Provides budget counseling services to the community.

Engages and supports clients while they develop life skills and resources to ultimately succeed on their own. Provides education sessions regarding healthful, economic food shopping and food preparation; personal financial budgeting; and basic job readiness skill.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 community-based case management services to low-income individuals and families. Assists and supports clients in addressing social service problems concerning health, housing, financial, employment, education, and medical needs as well as determining eligibility for benefits. Also provides professional counseling concerning many issues including budgeting and money management, communication, crisis intervention, depression, relationships, stress management, and work-related concerns.

Offers financial management and counseling. The level of support provided is based on individual needs. Services may include developing and implementing budgets, resolving past debts while establishing good credit, coordinating with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services, and accessing other community and financial resources.

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 service navigators and coaches to clarify financial goals, give support, and connect clients to services. Creates access to a coordinated network of employment and financial stability services. Provides various educational sessions, workshops, and events each month. Services, provided by various partners, include job seeking clinics, legal clinics, computer tutoring, family benefits program, disability resources, credit counseling, adult english language tutoring, and tax preparation.

Offers a program of services focusing on career development and financial stability. Provides group training, individualized coaching, and mentoring to help participants set goals, develop life skills, and achieve self-sufficiency.

Teaches sound methods of managing money and credit to avoid financial problems.

Supports local post-9/11 veterans and their families located in or with ties to Pennsylvania.

One-on-one budgeting help for individuals seeking it

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

Provides money management, budgeting classes: dealing with debt and bad credit, tips on spending and saving. DHS helps with applications for state and federal benefits also available, offers adult literacy programs and GED Classes, provides access to community computers. Employment center and mobile classes are also available.

Services available include: A) Finding suitable and affordable housing B) Accessing utility benefits and programs C) Managing money and budgeting D) Solving deed and title issues E) Helping with mortgage default and delinquency counseling F) Anti-predatory loan counseling and predatory loan relief