Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis. The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment is usually around $600-$1500 depending on household size and financial responsibilities.

Provides emergency assistance for individuals and families in crisis seeking help for basic living needs. Includes referrals made for assistance types not offered.

Provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families in financial crisis. Assistance may be provided for food, clothing, furniture, rent and utilities.

One time temporary financial assistance to a maximum of $300

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.

Offers programs that provide financial assistance to patients receiving treatment for blood cancers.

Provides temporary financial aid to Veterans and their beneficiaries who reside in Pennsylvania for the necessities of life (food, shelter, fuel, clothing and medical expenses). If eligible, a Veteran or their beneficiary can qualify for an amount not to exceed $1,600 in a twelve month period.

Provides financial support to allow honorably discharged veterans and their spouses to pay for qualifying items and expenses while they are in training and/or seeking full-time employment. Participants may receive up to $3,300 in supportive services to assist with childcare, transportation, housing, work clothes, tools, utilities, and any work-based needs.

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.

Emergency Direct Assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs. May also offer seasonal assistance, such as Back-to-School and Project Bundle-Up where funds are available.

Provides financial assistance to people in the community who are going through an unexpected crisis and cannot find assistance from any other source. The program primarily serves residents of the East End of the City of Pittsburgh who are at risk of homelessness, job loss, or an inability to meet fundamental needs due to unexpected circumstances.

Offers information and referral to community resources that provide for critical needs like food, shelter, and counseling and mental health care. May be able to provide limited, emergency financial assistance in the form of a small grant to help with rent or a bill, or gift cards/vouchers to meet a modest, but critical basic need.

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 clothing, personal needs, and financial assistance, as well as, household items. Offers help for individuals and families who are at risk of a utility shutoff. Utility assistance may include help with natural gas, electricity, water, propane, and fuel oil bills, and is offered as funding is available.

Offers financial support for specific expenses such as back rent, supplemental food, utilities, funeral costs, required work clothing, and more. The goal is to ease some of the financial stress that clients may be experiencing and help them to regain stability.

Provides emergency assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, shelter, rent, household utility expenses and similar miscellaneous living needs.

Program is designed for people with dependent children (or a pregnant women) who have a break in employment or other income for some reason, i.e. layoff, waiting for Unemployment to start, waiting for another job to start (an interruption in income, rather than no income to support self or family). This program eliminates the need to go on public assistance or TANF on an ongoing basis. The applicant must have a self-supporting income within the past 90 days of application and must be expecting income that would eliminate the need for ongoing TANF. This is a one-time payment program to bridge a gap in income. Payment is usually around $600-$1500 depending on household size and financial responsibilities.

Provides temporary financial assistance for needy individuals and families.

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

Provides supportive services to veterans and their families in need, or who are experiencing homelessness or at risk if becoming unhoused. Seeks to assist veterans and their families before they lose their housing. Soldier On provides in-home case management, referral services, and temporary financial assistance for housing to veterans facing homelessness.

Provides up to $1,500 per fiscal year to purchase wheelchairs, crutches, and other adaptive devices. Please contact SBADV for a list of approved items.

Provides financial support to allow honorably discharged veterans and their spouses to pay for qualifying items and expenses while they are in training and/or seeking full-time employment. Participants may receive up to $3,300 in supportive services to assist with childcare, transportation, housing, work clothes, tools, utilities, and any work-based needs.

Assists eligible clients with emergency financial assistance. Service is available as funding permits.

Provides financial assistance for qualifying requests for those in need. Offers utility termination assistance, if approved. No rent or security deposits.

Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible PA service members and their eligible family members, and must have a direct and immediate financial need as a result of circumstances beyond their control.