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Provides eligibility screening and filing of SNAP and WIC applications.

Provides access to a wide range of information sources in a variety of formats. Services include reader's advisory, reference and research assistance, literacy programs, and more. Allows borrowing of circulating library materials to eligible library card holders. Serves as a cooling center during extreme heat weather emergencies (Code Red). Warming center is available for individuals and families.

Represents residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in the House of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Provides assistance with accessing state benefits and services, information about elections, and advocates for constituents.

Offers assistance with applying for benefits, job applications, resume building, accessing clothing, and other supports as needed. Also offers opportunities to receive CPR training, become ServSafe and OSHA certified and other trainings as available.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps/SNAP, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Assists with bus passes (while supply lasts) to seek out employment (4 passes) and once employment is gained (11 passes), one time every 90 days. Offers a men's clothing closet. Provides community breakfast once a month.

Offers a collection of more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. Also provides computers for public use, Internet access, and printing/ copying services. Hosts a variety of cultural and educational events and programs.

Provides a range of human services designed to help members of the target community build healthy and independent lives and become self-sufficient and productive members of society. Services include English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, adult literacy programs, life skills training, computer literacy, language interpretation and translation, and accompaniment to medical and other appointments.

Assists Veterans on VA benefits, healthcare, and other services. Schedule a time to work directly with a accredited Veteran Service Officer who will call you and work with you towards resolution for claims, appeals, review letters, or assist with addtional questions you may have.

Provides Allegheny County residents with information about the new SNAP work requirements and assistance with reporting their status. As of September 1, 2025, certain individuals are required to be working for at least 20 hours a week (or 80 hours each month) or qualify for an exemption. Individuals must report that they are meeting these work requirements or verify their exemption. This service provides the forms necessary to report an individual’s work or exemption status. Also offers assistance with completing the forms and submitting them to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Provides legal advocates for low-income individuals and families. NPLS helps people establish eligibility for public benefits, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain access to healthcare and avoid loss of housing due to uninhabitability, eviction or foreclosure. Also provides self-help materials, trainings and community workshops on a range of legal issues.

Operates a free mobile program that provides basic necessities of food and clothing, as well as access to services and benefits.

Provides legal benefits assistance for refugees and immigrants. The scope of this service is dependent on excess funding; some, or all benefits assistance may not be available at any given time. Contacting CSS for specific benefits assistance may or may not be available.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the new name for the Food Stamp program. These benefits are used to buy food and help eligible low-income households in Pennsylvania obtain more nutritious diets by increasing their food purchasing power at grocery stores and supermarkets.

Represents residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in the House of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Provides assistance with accessing state benefits and services, information about elections, and advocates for constituents.

Provides eligibility screening and filing of SNAP and WIC applications.

Services of this office include burial assistance, records maintenance, providing grave markers, flags and holders for all County veterans graves and financial assistance to county cemeteries holding veterans. State benefits applied for through this office include tax exemption and educational assistance for 100% disabled veterans, emergency assistance, applications for the blind, paralyzed veterans and veterans homes. Federal Veterans Benefits applied for through this office include health care, service connected compensation, pension assistance for disabled unemployable veterans and counseling for surviving family members and returning veterans.

Provides legal advocates for low-income individuals and families. NPLS helps people establish eligibility for public benefits, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain access to healthcare and avoid loss of housing due to uninhabitability, eviction or foreclosure. Also provides self-help materials, trainings and community workshops on a range of legal issues.

08/2018: In light of recent events, the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (PDMVA) might be able to offer a onetime benefit payment (up to a max of $1,600). All honorably discharged veterans should contact their county Veterans Affairs office for qualifications and processing. --------------------- Assists veterans in navigating the system to access the following services: dependency and indemnity compensation, health care enrollment, education benefit, vocational and rehabilitation training, home loan guarantees, life insurance, burial benefits, tax exemptions, emergency assistance, blind and paralyzed pension, specialized veteran’s license plates, markers and headstones.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps/SNAP, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides comprehensive information and referral with case management services on-site. Services include: Information and referral/client advocacy, case management Centralize intake for anyone experiencing homelessness in Lancaster County Application assistance for public benefits (SNAP/Medicaid/TANF) and Property Tax/Rent Rebates Interpreter services for clients A collaborative Partnership between United Way of Lancaster County and SACA.

Support Services and Consumer Resources offers assistance on a variety of legal, financial and health services. Age eligibility may apply. Services available include: A) Financial and Legal Advice B) Benefit Screenings and Application Assistance C) Medicare and Healthcare Options; APPRISE Counselor D) Assistance with LIHEAP E) Access to Other Agencies and Government Services

Addresses issues related to Veteran's basic needs and other requests, to avoid duplication of services and to leverage funds, as well as to promote placement of Veterans into jobs. Issues addressed: transitioning back to civilian life, challenges securing employment because of physical issues, mental health issues, various disabilities, substance abuse, homelessness or impending homelessness. The VRC is prepared to handle all of these issues through its network of 34 Agencies who come to the aide of Veterans and their families in need.

Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. Programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. Help with VA claims, assistance in finding employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.

Provides Allegheny County residents with information about the new SNAP work requirements and assistance with reporting their status. As of September 1, 2025, certain individuals are required to be working for at least 20 hours a week (or 80 hours each month) or qualify for an exemption. Individuals must report that they are meeting these work requirements or verify their exemption. This service provides the forms necessary to report an individual’s work or exemption status. Also offers assistance with completing the forms and submitting them to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.