Provides emergency aid, in the form of either a direct grant (a cash gift, not to be repaid) or an interest-free loan, and by giving college scholarships to children of soldiers.

Provides planning guides, applications and information to receive financial benefits, and a link to receive temporary emergency financial assistance for Veterans residing in Pennsylvania.

Provides Financial assistance on a temporary, emergency basis.

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 assistance for utilities and rent if funds are available.

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

Provides interim funds to otherwise financially stable families to help relieve the financial stress of their child’s illness or traumatic injury. Funds applied to non-medical bills such as rent, mortgage, utilities, groceries and household expenses, transportation and gas, home and vehicle modifications, specialty medical equipment, childcare expenses for siblings, and funeral expenses.

Offers short-term services to older adults who are in need of assistance to remain or regain their independence in their home. Services include adult day care services, CCT Transportation, home delivered meals, companionship, respite care, errands, meal preparation, light housekeeping, personal care, incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and more.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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. Referrals made for assistance not offered at facility.

Provides emergency assistance for individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, 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).

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 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.

Provides emergency assistance for financially struggling individuals and families in crisis seeking assistance for such things as food, clothing, rent, household utility expenses, and similar miscellaneous living needs. Offers Referrals for assistance not available at facility.

Provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, gas cards, food and other necessaries.

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.

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.

Provides funding up to $1000 per fiscal year for uncovered incontinent supplies and other medical supplies.

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.

One time rental assistance to prevent eviction or if homeless towards first month’s rent.