Provides emergency relief for bills and rent to prevent termination or eviction as well as offers assistance for security deposits. Can also help with car repairs by purchasing replacement car parts (up to $250), but will not cover the cost of labor.

Services include: Food Clothing Limited financial aid for fuel, utilities and transportation Aid to families who are victims of a fire Mobile canteen service (used primarily to serve fire, police and utility personnel at the scene of emergencies) Residential camp program offered one week each summer for disadvantaged youth from 7 to 13 years

Offers Utility Assistance through partnerships with PPL Electric Utilities and UGI (United Gas, Inc.). The program is designed to help low-income individuals pay for essential utility services, depending on program funding availability. Programs: On Track (PPL Electric) The On Track program helps PPL customers catch up on past-due electric bills by lowering monthly payments and forgiving a portion of back debt when program requirements are met. Proof of income is required for the application. SCA staff can assist in checking eligibility before enrollment. Program benefits include: Reduced monthly payments Forgiveness of part of any past-due balance when payments are on time Energy education Operation HELP (PPL Electric) Operation HELP provides emergency financial assistance and energy support to low- and fixed-income PPL customers, funded by PPL employees and customers. Eligible households can earn up to 250% of the federal poverty level. Assistance is available to those who may not qualify for LIHEAP or are experiencing severe hardship. UGI Customer Assistance Program (CAP) & Operation Share These programs help UGI customers manage past-due gas utility bills through income- or usage-based payment agreements, with opportunities for arrearage and shortfall forgiveness. Eligibility – UGI CAP & Operation Share Total household income must not exceed monthly federal poverty guidelines Must have an active UGI account and use UGI as primary gas supplier Applicant must live at the property and have service in their name Must have a verifiable source of income Landlords are not eligible

Serves as an intake site for utility assistance program applicants. Assists with Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Crisis Grants program, and Utility Emergency Service Fund (UESF).

Provides financial assistance with utility bills, IDs, and bus passes; assistance limited to once per year. Utility Assistance requires ID, proof of household income, and hard paper copy of the utility bill. Water bills for renters will required a copy of current lease. Bus passes require proof of employment or medical appointment.

Provides grants to families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. The grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Households without heat or in immediate danger of being without heat may also qualify for crisis grants in addition to the LIHEAP Cash Grants.

Provides grants to families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. The grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Households without heat or in immediate danger of being without heat may also qualify for crisis grants in addition to the LIHEAP Cash Grants.

Provides grants to families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. The grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Households without heat or in immediate danger of being without heat may also qualify for crisis grants in addition to the LIHEAP Cash Grants.

Offers bill payment assistance to low-income, residential customers in a hardship situation (service terminated or in threat of termination for nonpayment). Customers are eligible for MEAF assistance every 12 months.

ONE TIME Rent/mortgage/housing payment assistance. Provides rent payment assistance. Provides electric service payment assistance.

Provides assistance with rent and utility bills for individuals and families facing a crisis.

Rental assistance, case management and financial literacy are available for individuals/families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, such as facing eviction and electric shut-off notices.

Provides direct assistance with utility bills for individuals and families. Also acts as a screening agency and offers assistance with the applications for Dollar Energy Fund, Peoples Gas CAP Program, and LIHEAP. Also offers modest grants to assist with rent, security deposits, and mortgages.

Provides emergency assistance for individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available. Call for holiday programs (toys and food).

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

As funds are available, a limited amount is utilized for utility assistance for those with utility shut-off notices.

Provides grants to families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. The grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Households without heat or in immediate danger of being without heat may also qualify for crisis grants in addition to the LIHEAP Cash Grants.

Provides grants to families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. The grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Households without heat or in immediate danger of being without heat may also qualify for crisis grants in addition to the LIHEAP Cash Grants.

Provides assistance for families with minor children residing in a household with a current utility shut-off notice; electric, gas, heating oil and water. Assistance is based on availability of funding.

Provides emergency financial assistance to help with rent, utilities, gasoline, local bus passes, and prescriptions. Offers vouchers for clothing. Limited to once a year.

Case management services assist individuals with goal setting to help individuals and families to establish and sustain self-sufficiency. Referrals are made to the appropriate resources to help provide housing and utility funds, budgeting and job search counseling.

Offers utility bill assistance.

Provides case management assistance to with acquiring permanent housing as quickly as possible or to attain stability in their current housing situation. Housing relocation and short to medium term rental and/or utility assistance may also be provided.

Provides electricity assistance to Northwestern Rural Electric Co-Operative, Inc. (NREC) members.

Utility assistance services include, DOLLAR ENERGY, NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR, H2O HELP TO OTHERS PROGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER (PAWC) and FIRSTENERGY COMPANIES, PENELEC AND WEST PENN POWER.