Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Berks County Assistance Office - Emergency Shelter Allowance
Offers an Emergency Shelter Allowance, ESA, to help a homeless or near homeless family/individual to: stop eviction from your home/apartment or foreclosure of your house; find a long-term place to live; find a short-term place to stay.
625 Cherry Street
3rd Floor
Reading, PA 19602
Eligibility: Must meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. The amount of assistance will depend on needs, situation, and emergency.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
(610) 736-4211
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (610) 736-4211
  • (866) 215-3912 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (610) 736-4004 - Fax
Fee Amounts: Free
Intake Procedure: Walk in, call or visit the website at www.compass.state.pa.us
Geographical Area: Berks
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Berks County Assistance Office - Emergency Shelter Allowance
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