Scattered Site HAP

About this Resource

Programs that make rental payments for people who are at risk of eviction without assistance. Also included are rent supplement programs that provide assistance with ongoing monthly rental costs. Rent payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.

Referral Type

Unknown

Rental Assistance CYF

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Programs that pay all or a portion of the cost of a supportive living setting, including the services provided as part of the living setting, for individuals who, because of a disability or mental illness, are unable to live independently without care, supervision and/or support to help them in their activities of daily living. Supportive living settings may include facilities and community care residences. Covered services generally include toileting, bathing, dressing, nursing services, vocational assistance, recreational activities, medication management and administration, meals, housekeeping and other similar forms of support.

Referral Type

Unknown

Family Support Centers

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Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support the healthy development of families, improve family interaction skills and help fragile families to resolve their problems at a pre-crisis stage before they become unmanageable.#Services may be center-based or provided on an outreach basis to families who are initially reluctant to seek support and generally target the specific needs of a particular community.#Included may be self-sufficiency programs which help families break the cycle of poverty by addressing the barriers to self-sufficiency; early child development and school success programs; programs which address the needs of teen parents; programs which target parents at risk for becoming abusive; programs for families with children who have special developmental needs and programs that focus on the maternal and child health care needs of first-time, expectant women whose babies are at high risk for low birth weight and infant mortality.

Referral Type

Unknown

Food Pantries

About this Resource

Helps eligible families living in Allegheny County get food when the need is greatest. The EFA is the official neighborhood food pantry referral agent for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (GPCFB). The EFA refers eligible family living in Allegheny County to a broad network of neighborhood food pantries and community feeding facilities. Use of the emergency pantry is a once-a-year safety net, but every family served is given a neighborhood food pantry referral.

Additional Information

Call for information.; May need letter from WIC confirming ineligibility after application and refusal.

Referral Type

Unknown

Formula/Baby Food

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Helps eligible families that do not receive WIC benefits to get formula, baby food, and other items.

Additional Information

Call for information and assistance.; ID and documentation of income and benefits are required.

Referral Type

Unknown

Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

About this Resource

Offers a homeownership education program consisting of online courses and one-on-one counseling. The course is designed to enable clients to make informed decisions during the transition from renter to homeowner. This course places an emphasis on financial literacy for first-time homebuyers, particularly in the low to moderate income population. Operation HOME has developed partnerships with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), local lending institutions, social service agencies, and local real estate organizations to help reach its goal of creating successful homeowners throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Referral Type

Unknown

Career Development

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Provides career preparation and training program for individuals complete community college degrees who face barriers to program completion. Provides short term emergency assistance to help meet basic needs and complete the program.

Additional Information

Photo ID, SS Card, income verification. If adjudicated, need record of criminal justice involvement.

Referral Type

Unknown

Job Retraining

About this Resource

Provides work experience and training opportunities to Allegheny County residents age 55 and older who meet income guidelines. Individuals enrolled in the program receive training/work experience in nonprofit or government agencies and are paid minimum wage. In addition to work experience and training, enrollees receive assistance in securing full-time and part-time employment in the private sector.

Additional Information

The Urban Senior Job Program is available to those applicants who meet the following requirements: Age 55 or older Have previous work experience Fall into income guidelines For more information, please call <a href="tel:412-325-3927">412-325-3927</a>; Proof of age and financial verification (last Twelve months) .

Referral Type

Unknown

Job Finding Assistance

About this Resource

Provides work experience and training opportunities to Allegheny County residents age 55 and older who meet income guidelines. Individuals enrolled in the program receive training/work experience in nonprofit or government agencies and are paid minimum wage. In addition to work experience and training, enrollees receive assistance in securing full-time and part-time employment in the private sector.

Additional Information

The Urban Senior Job Program is available to those applicants who meet the following requirements: Age 55 or older Have previous work experience Fall into income guidelines For more information, please call <a href="tel:412-325-3927">412-325-3927</a>; Proof of age and financial verification (last Twelve months) .

Referral Type

Unknown

Senior Community Service Employment Programs

About this Resource

Provides work experience and training opportunities to Allegheny County residents age 55 and older who meet income guidelines. Individuals enrolled in the program receive training/work experience in nonprofit or government agencies and are paid minimum wage. In addition to work experience and training, enrollees receive assistance in securing full-time and part-time employment in the private sector.

Additional Information

The Urban Senior Job Program is available to those applicants who meet the following requirements: Age 55 or older Have previous work experience Fall into income guidelines For more information, please call <a href="tel:412-325-3927">412-325-3927</a>; Proof of age and financial verification (last Twelve months) .

Referral Type

Unknown