Community CARES
Homeless Prevention and Diversion
Provides funding for those living in Cumberland County who are at risk of becoming homeless. Homeless Prevention assists those who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency that prevents them from paying rent.

ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE:
A) Payment of rent arrears to prevent eviction.
B) Utility shut offs
C) Security deposits for housing
D) First month's rent for housing
E) Assistance covering the cost of housing applications
F) Pay for transportation to confirmed location with support to avoid street homelessness
G) Assistance with bedding and toiletry supplies if experiencing homelessness

***All support is based on household qualifications.

Through these programs, our vision at Community CARES is to equip individuals and families to build independent, healthy, and stable lives, through emergency shelters and supportive programming.
Eligibility: A) Cumberland County, PA Resident
B) Experienced economic hardship
C) Have a lease for a rental unit in Cumberland County, PA
D) Cannot have received any other financial assistance with regard to the specific unit
E) Income Limits - Family Size and Maximum Income: based on HUD AMI annual income
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 249-1009
  • (717) 243-5103 - Fax
Email Address: info@morethanshelter.org
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge
Intake Procedure: Visit the Intake link for an application.

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Intake Requirements: Download application online or pick up one of our two locations. Carlisle Resource Center 50 W Penn Street Carlisle or Family Shelter 206 E Burd Street Shippensburg.
Geographical Area: Cumberland County
Facility/ADA Access: Information not available
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Community CARES
Homeless Prevention and Diversion
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