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

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 utility payment assistance. Helps those in the most need who may not be eligible elsewhere.

Offers heating assistance in the form of a cash grant paid directly to the heating provider and will only be available to those residents who have exhausted all other potential assistance sources and/or who have been denied based on financial criteria.

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.

Serves one-time emergency needs such as nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities in arrears assistance.

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.

Provides emergency assistance to people in need when no other assistance is available.

Provides assistance to low-income customers at or below 150% of the Federal poverty level and a demonstrated or expressed inability to pay their electric service bill.

Helps individuals and families with one-time needs and tangible assistance. Assistance may include help with rent, utilities, prescriptions, and other needs. Help and amounts vary by conference. Also provides vouchers for clothing, household items, and furniture for use at Saint Vincent de Paul thrift stores. Sponsors a food pantry in Butler that serves over 500 families every month. Food bank members can expect to receive vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy products, and non-perishable items. In addition, more than 20 Society Conferences host food pantries and many others provide some form of food assistance.

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

Helps low-income families pay their heating bills. Offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, 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. Crisis grants may be available to those in emergency situations or in jeopardy of being without heat.

Applications accepted in extreme emergency situations for financial assistance, which may include rent, utilities, or other financial needs. Some assistance require applicant to meet program guidelines or eligibility requirements. Referrals to other assistance providers may be determined a better fit depending on specifics of the case.

Provides a complete intake for each household to determine what is needed to assist the emergency financial crisis. Referrals will be made and financial assistance may be given depending on need and availability of funds.

Identifies community needs and resources in order to provide tangible assistance to individuals and families experiencing difficulties. Visit the website for details.

Provides utility service payment assistance.

Provides guidance and resources for utility programs like LIHEAP (Low Income Heating Energy Program). Assistance when available for Electric, Gas, Propane, Heating Oil in our service area.

Offers emergency assistance for the following: A) Utilities (must have shut off notice), B) Rent (must have eviction notice), C) Emergency food, D) Lodging (hotel voucher) with Red Cross referral, E) Burial (limited availability), F) Prescription medications, G) Clothing and household items through free warehouse shopping. Also provides assistance with Dollar Energy applications. Undesignated assistance may be used for household disaster relief when funds are available. Does NOT help with security deposit assistance or other fees such as late fees etc.

Helps residential customers maintain electric service and eliminate their past-due balance. PCAP offers a reduced bill that is based on a percentage of income and debt forgiveness. Debt forgiveness credits are applied directly to participants' electric service accounts in recognition of payments that are made on time and paid in-full.

Provides emergency assistance such as help with emergency food, rent and utilities on a case by case basis contingent upon available funds. Also makes referrals to other county agencies and programs.

Provides emergency assistance to help individuals and families get over temporary setbacks due to illness, unemployment, or other crisis. Assists with the basic needs of food, clothing, housing, and medical expenses.

Provides food assistance, energy assistance, direct counseling referrals, programs for children/WIC, educational programs, and the Ready2Learn program.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utility bills, medications, auto repair, and fuel. Payment is made directly to vendor.

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.

Rent and Utility Assistance operates when funds are available by providing temporary financial assistance to eligible County residents with limited income, facing a court ordered eviction or utility shut off. Focuses on Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing. Applicants receive financial assistance, case management, budget counseling, mediation, advocacy and coordination of services. It could take up to 3 weeks to process applications. Applications will not be reviewed until they are fully completed, including all required documentation.