Housing is one of the most basic needs – but sometimes can be hard to find and keep. I recently read an article that most Americans are one paycheck away from potentially not being able to pay their rent. There are systems in place to help you in a time of need. If you know of someone struggling, please pass on the information below. Sometimes all it takes is someone to catch a break before things turn around and they are on their feet again.
Bucks County
The focus of the Emergency Prevention and Stabilization program is to help people in Bucks County overcome barriers such as homelessness, eviction, or utility shutoff). An experienced Self-Sufficiency Coach will work with you to assess the emergency, stabilize the situation and develop a plan to prevent future emergencies.
Individuals and families with annual household income at or below 200% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Income Guideline ($41,560 for a household of three) may be eligible for one-time assistance to prevent or stabilize an emergency situation.
Stefanie Hendel
County of Bucks Department of Housing and Community Development
Phone 215.345.3370
Email: sdhendel@co.bucks.pa.us
Chester County
Phoenixville Area Community Services will provide a onetime cash grant to people in the Phoenixville area and other parts of Chester County who are facing an eviction, families or individuals that are near homeless, and funds are even available for people who are currently homeless. Qualified households can receive the grant that is to be used for the first month’s rent, back rent to avoid an eviction, or a security deposit.
257 Church Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Phone: 610.933.1105
Delaware County
The rental assistance program that is available by CAADC (Community Action Agency of Delaware County) will provide a onetime cash grant to people in Delaware County and the Philadelphia area who are facing an eviction, families or individuals that are near homeless, and funds are even available for people who are currently homeless. Qualified households can receive the grant that is to be used for the first month’s rent, back rent to avoid an eviction, or a security deposit.
1414 Meetinghouse Road
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Phone: 610.833.4442
Montgomery County
Keystone Opportunity Center Housing Assistance has a wide array of services for those in need of transitional housing, permanent housing or access to affordable housing. Contact the Social Services Director for more information.
104 N. Main Street
Souderton, PA 18964
Phone: 215.723.5430
Email: contact@keystoneopp.org
Philadelphia County
Assists families and individuals who are homeless or near homeless and need financial assistance to prevent eviction or foreclosure, obtain permanent housing or secure temporary shelter. Once in a 12 month period, the program may provide a one-time grant to prevent homelessness. Income guidelines apply, amount varies among circumstances.
PA Department of Public Welfare
801 Market St. 5thFloor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.560.1976
