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Provides a variety of services unique to each individual's goals. Coordinates services deemed necessary to help foster youth make progress toward their goals and provides support as they work toward independence.

Works to defend civil liberties, including freedoms of speech, religion and association; the right to petition the government; separation of church and state; the right to privacy; reproductive freedom; due process of law; the rights of the accused; and the right to equal treatment under the law.

Provides an advocacy program at the state and national levels to increase public funding for lupus research, education and patient services, and to foster public policies that help people with lupus and their families.

Provides advocacy and/or financial assistance. Situations vary and assistance is based on a case by case need and availability of funds. Co-pay and/or repayment is often requested.

Works to defend civil liberties, including freedoms of speech, religion and association; the right to petition the government; separation of church and state; the right to privacy; reproductive freedom; due process of law; the rights of the accused; and the right to equal treatment under the law.

- Advocates for issues important to older Americans and influences companies to offer new and better choices for them - Chapter activities can include meals, cultural outings, trips, community service, availability of practical resources for employment, health and finances as well as opportunities to connect with other AARP members

Assists individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities and their families with supports referrals. Advocates for services and provide public information.

Advocacy for the rights of all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking to be free from harm in their homes, at their work, and on the streets. This includes both legal and economic advocacy.

Supports local health and human service agencies that provide various types of programs that meet the needs of the community. Does not provide direct services to clients, but instead funds organizations and programs and offers volunteer opportunities.

Provides advocacy, victim's rights groups, navigation assistance, and accompaniment for victims of abuse as they navigate the criminal justice system. Includes criminal justice navigation, police interview accompaniment, court accompaniment, post-conviction support, and victim compensation assistance program claim filing.

Identifies needs and advocates solutions for the children of incarcerated parents. - Educating and mobilizing the community - Empowering affected families - Influencing public policy - Providing financial assistance to families through the Compass Mark Families Forward program

Provides advocacy, information and referral for Pennsylvanians who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or deaf blind, and their families and caregivers.

Serves as an advocate for Veterans involved in the criminal justice system to help them avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration by connecting Veterans to VA mental health and substance abuse services.

Offers form assistance, citizenship education, food pantries, Hispanic/Latinx advocacy, translation services, and Thanksgiving baskets for eligible individuals and families.

Offers women to pair with an advocate who counsels and directs them in developing and implementing a personal goal plan. Some of these goals include greater self-determination, establishing a source of income, and obtaining permanent housing. The advocates provide supportive listening and identify problems or issues and offer possible solutions. Also provides accurate information, referral and follow-up as necessary.

Provides a monthly Quality Enhancement meeting that provides opportunities to develop good leadership skills and to explore self-directed services. It also give the consumers the opportunity to participate in the policy and decision-making process, while offering training to direct support staff. This group welcomes people from the general community at a small charge if the individual is not supported through a Community Interactions' residential or day service.

Offers advocacy, information, support and advocacy to people affected by frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and their caregivers. Provides a helpline. Organizes Zoom and phone support groups for particular types of FTD and for the main challenges for caregivers (behavior, language, grief, and other young children). Offers Comstock Grants to full-time family FTD caregivers and persons living with FTD.

Provides education on human trafficking and offers life skills classes for trafficking survivors.

Champions a life of inclusion, opportunity, and equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, and support.

Provides core independent living services, including information and referral, individual and systemic advocacy, peer support (in-person and virtually), and independent living skills training. Also provides transition services to support persons transitioning from school to the adult world, and from care facilities into the community.

Provides care management for persons living with disabilities, mental health diagnosis, and brain injury to support independent living, stability, and security. Assists with applying for public benefits; finding and staying in appropriate housing; coordinating medical care, social services, and transportation; managing finances; and exploring vocational, recreational, and social opportunities.

Prevents youth violence, delinquency and drug use, and promotes positive youth development and strong families.

Provides services like citizenship classes, financial literacy, and social services in addition, to promoting civic engagement among the fast growing and diverse Latinx and immigrant populations.

Offers residential homes, residential support, supported employment, self-advocacy, day services, and habilitation.

Provides comprehensive services to children and adults who have experienced sexual violence. Direct services to victim-survivors and significant others include: Individual and group counseling and therapy 24 hour Sexual Assault Hotline Medical Advocacy: Accompaniment to hospital Legal Advocacy: Accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and court proceedings. Support with SVPOS and PFA Information and referral to appropriate resources Primary prevention programs, presentations and workshops available to the community, schools and other professional organizations Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training offered for any agency that interacts with children on a daily basis i.e.: school districts, faith-based organizations, after school programs, etc. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center provides a Volunteer Advocate Training for individuals interested in becoming hotline volunteers.