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Veterans Leadership Program

Administrative Headquarters - Pittsburgh - Project Journey: Assistance for Women

Provides immediate shelter to women Veterans for 30 to 90 days and offers intensive case management services.

2934 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Eligibility: Homeless women veterans.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Washington County Government

Washington County Human Services Department - Homeless Services and Housing Assistance Programs

Strives to ensure that individuals and families that are at risk of becoming homeless receive the prevention and intervention services to address their various housing needs and the need of other supportive services.

Facilitates all aspects of the multiple projects comprising Washington County's Continuum of Care. Homeless / Housing Services include: Emergency Shelter Services, Safe Haven, Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, and Homeless Prevention Programs. Supportive Services include Case Management Services and Information and Referral.

95 West Beau Street
Third Floor
Washington, PA 15301

Eligibility: Near homeless; Homeless; Age:18 and above; 200% Federal Poverty
Guidelines

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Pocono Area Transitional Housing (PATH)

Pocono Area Transitional Housing

Provides temporary housing for homeless families in a boarding house type environment. A case manager works with each family to create an action plan to obtain permanent housing upon leaving the program in a four-month time frame.

309 Park Avenue
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Eligibility: Must be Monroe County residents for at least 4 months and experiencing a housing crisis. Serves families with children.

Hours: 24/7

Housing Development Corporation

Wilkes Barre - Supportive Housing Program

Provides rental assistance, rapid-re-housing and supportive services to eligible participants.

163 Amber Lane
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Eligibility: Formerly homeless and special needs families/individuals. Call for
information on income and other eligibility requirements.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc.

Housing Case management

Manages HUD housing funds to rapidly connect to permanent housing through a tailored package of assistance that may include time-limited funding.

905 Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Eligibility: Pike Count/Monroe families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc.

Family Promise of the Poconos Inc. Emergency Shelter

Provides transitional housing to help families achieve sustainable independence through safe shelter and services by a collaborative network of community organizations. Case Manager works with each family to plan their rapid return to independent housing. Helps with the services a family might need, such as: securing housing, employment, job training, and connecting to services. Pets with a Promise allows families to keep their pets while working towards independence in the program.

905 Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Eligibility: 211 referral/web referrals, accept help.org referrals. The organization is a barrier free program. Domestic violence must have stopped for 6 months, must be literally homeless as per HUD guidelines, letter of homelessness from Street to Feet outreach is accepted, no drug or alcohol abuse

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc.

Housing Case management

Manages HUD housing funds to rapidly connect to permanent housing through a tailored package of assistance that may include time-limited funding.

203 East Harford Street
Milford, PA 18337

Eligibility: Pike Count/Monroe families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Erie County Department of Health - Community Chat Line

Open for residents experiencing emotional distress. Connects individuals to mental healh professionals and community resources. Able to help with COVID-19 questions and offers proper prevention techniques.

606 West 2nd Street
Erie, PA 16507

Eligibility: Erie County Residents.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.

Shamokin - Housing Assistance

Provides services to assist with housing needs. Services include homelessness prevention, help to regain housing stability; Street Outreach to connect unsheltered homeless individuals or families with emergency shelter, critical health and mental health services; and Rapid Rehousing for quick return to permanent housing. May also help with your security deposit and/or rent.

2 East Arch Street
Shamokin, PA 17872

Eligibility: Eligibility guidelines apply. Call for more information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.

Bloomsburg - Housing Programs

36 East Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Eligibility: Eligibility guidelines apply. Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.

Milton - Housing Assistance

219 Filbert Street
Milton, PA 17847

Eligibility: Eligibility and other guidelines apply, call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.

Sunbury - Housing Assistance

217 North Center Street
Sunbury, PA 17801

Eligibility: Income and other guideline apply, call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.

Watsontown - Housing Assistance

1960 8th Street Drive
Watsontown, PA 17777

Eligibility: Income and other guidelines apply, call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.

Danville - Housing Services - Danville

435 East Front Street
Danville, PA 17821

Eligibility: Income and other eligibility requirements, call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Clinton County Housing Authority

Lock Haven - Section 8 SRO Mod Rehab Program

Provides permanent housing for single individuals in conjunction with light case management options available to residents upon request. The units are a single room with shared kitchen and bath facilities; hence, Single Room Occupancy.

369 Linden Circle
Lock Haven, PA 17745

Eligibility: Low-income single-person households.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 12:00pm; 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Clinton County Housing Coalition

Lock Haven - The Life Center

Provides short-term temporary housing for families and individuals who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless.

330 East Main Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745

Eligibility: Referral from 211 and individual or family must show the willingness and ability to commit to the self-sufficiency and stability development programs and services offered.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 3:30pm

ProJeCt of Easton, Inc

Easton - Rent Relief Program

Provides financial assistance on behalf of low to moderate income renters experiencing difficulty making rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experienced mediators.

320 Ferry Street
Easton, PA 18042

Eligibility: Assistance may be provided to support lessees who are at least 30 days
past due on their monthly rent payments and can verify job loss or
loss of income related to COVID-19 rendering the lessee unable to pay
rent.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Factory Ministries

Factory Ministries - Together Community Center - Coordinated Entry

Standardized and coordinated assessment and referral service for everyone who is seeking services from the network of homeless services.

Services include:
- Assist a household that cannot otherwise be diverted or prevented from homelessness connect with the shelter that best fits the household's needs and goals.
- Assist persons experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized.
- Case management/Follow-up

3293 Lincoln Highway East
Paradise, PA 17562

Eligibility: Residency in, or some direct connection to Pequea Valley, Christiana,
Gap, Gordonville, Intercourse, Kinzers, Paradise, Ronks, Salisbury who
are literally homeless

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Fitzmaurice Community Services

Permenant Supportive Housing

Intervention that combines affordable housing assistance with voluntary support services to address the needs of chronically homeless people. Referrals for services are made through Coordinated Entry System.

2115 North 5th Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Eligibility: Individuals must have a Mental health diagnosis, be homeless and willing
to live with others. Documentation is a must. For Families, one member
of the household must be disabled and be able to provide
documentation, as well as be homeless.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Family Promise of Southern Chester County

Kennett Square Office - Family Promise Resource Center

Offers many services and amenities that families need, including basic necessities such as showers, laundry, a kitchen, toys for kids, and a place to spend family time together and play family-appropriate games. Provides a mailing address where families can get mail and have their children enrolled in their own school district Works with other community organizations and provides a case manager to help guests find jobs, housing, and other social services.

Provides ongoing mentorship and support to families that have found stable housing to ensure they have what they need to maintain independence and stability.

1156 West Baltimore Pike
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Eligibility: Families with children under the age of 18 and pregnant persons experiencing homelessness in Chester County

Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm

Family Promise of Southern Chester County

Kennett Square Office - Post-Diversion Program

Provides case management services and a homeless diversion program for families who are in doubled-up or self-pay hotel situations. Once admitted to program, some financial assistance may be available for car repair, small educational loans, specialized clothing for work, pet-care, and move-in costs.

1156 West Baltimore Pike
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Eligibility: A) Families who are currently without their own home, and living in "doubled-up" situations, or self-pay hotel.
B) Families that have one or more children or are currently pregnant.
C) Individuals must reside as a family and consider themselves a family unit.
D) No history of domestic violence for at least 2 months.
E) No drug or alcohol abuse for at least 6 months.
F) Available for Southern Chester County residents as defined by the following school districts Avon Grove, Kennett, Oxford, and Unionville-Chadds Ford. We also work with families from the southern parts of the Coatesville, Octorara, and West Chester school districts.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Solanco Neighborhood Ministries

Quarryville - Coordinated Entry

Coordinated assessment and referral service for those experiencing homelessness in Lancaster County.

Services include:
- Assist households with exploring options to divert from emergency shelter
- Connect households with emergency shelter when appropriate
- Refer eligible households to community resources based on needs.

14 South Church Street
Quarryville, PA 17566

Eligibility: Individuals and families at risk of homelessness; Individuals or families experiencing homelessness.

Quakertown Community Outreach

Homeless Prevention Programs

Provides housing at the Bush House boarding home in the downtown area of Quakertown. Also assists with placement, back rents, housing costs, food, and clothing.

Eligibility: * Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity

* Residents of Quakertown Community School District

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00am to 1:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday,
6:00pm to 8:00pm

(267) 227-0186

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CrossNet Ministries

CrossNet Ministries - Social Services - Coordinated Entry

Coordinated assessment and referral service for those experiencing homelessness in Lancaster County.
Services include:
* Assist households with exploring options to divert from emergency shelter
* Connect households with emergency shelter when appropriate
* Refer eligible households to community resources based on needs

123 West Franklin Street
New Holland, PA 17557

Eligibility: Residents of Elanco School District only; Individuals and family at risk
of homelessness; Individuals or families experiencing homelessness

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Keystone Mission

Wilkes-Barre Transformation Center - Transformation Program

Provides transitional housing with access to food, clothing, and a structured program. Connects residents with healthcare services, mental health services, substance use counseling and job placement services. Provides meals and laundry services.

290 Parkview Circle
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Eligibility: Adult males experiencing homelessness.

Hours: 24/7

Ephrata Area Social Services

Coordinated Entry

227 North State Street
Ephrata, PA 17522

Eligibility: Individuals and families at risk of homelessness; Individuals or families experiencing homelessness.

Elizabethtown Community Housing and Outreach Services

Community Place on Washington - Coordinated Entry

CHART is an evaluation process used to determine which type of housing intervention best matches the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

105 East Washington Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Eligibility: Anyone who meets the HUD Category 1: “Literally Homeless” or Category 4:
“Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence” definitions of
Homelessness AND located in or connected to Elizabethtown, Bainbridge,
Rheems, Mount Joy, Maytown, or Marietta.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm; Walk-ins accepted Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Columbia Dream Center

Columbia - Coordinated Entry

360 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512

Eligibility: Individuals and families at risk of homelessness; Individuals or families experiencing homelessness.

Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (CSS)

Saint Francis Commons - St. Francis Commons Veterans Housing

Provides transitional housing to homeless veterans for a period of up to 24 months. Facility assists with transportation, nutritional needs, clothing assistance, and case management.

504 Penn Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505

Eligibility: Homeless Veterans.

Hours: 24/7

Tenfold

Tenfold (formally Tabor Community Services) - Coordinated Entry

308 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

Eligibility: Individuals and family at risk of homelessness; Individuals or families
experiencing homelessness

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Salvation Army - Chester

Chester - Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Housing assistance and support services for homeless individuals with disabilities.
A variety of programs are available to support veterans and their families

151 West 15th Street
Chester, PA 19013

Eligibility: Homeless individuals with disabilities.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Sojourner Truth Ministries, Inc.

Williamsport - House of Hope

Provides a Christ-based, highly structured, 9-month transitional residential program for women coming out of homelessness. Program includes extensive Life Skill development, budget coach, and mentoring. Entrance into program is selective with a lengthy application process. This program is non-smoking with zero tolerance for substance use.

501 High Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

Eligibility: Women coming out of homelessness.

Hours: 24/7

Veterans Leadership Program
Administrative Headquarters - Pittsburgh - Project Journey: Assistance for Women

Washington County Government
Washington County Human Services Department - Homeless Services and Housing Assistance Programs

Pocono Area Transitional Housing (PATH)
Pocono Area Transitional Housing

Housing Development Corporation
Wilkes Barre - Supportive Housing Program

Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc.
Housing Case management

Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc.
Family Promise of the Poconos Inc. Emergency Shelter

Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc.
Housing Case management

Pennsylvania Department of Health
Erie County Department of Health - Community Chat Line

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
Shamokin - Housing Assistance

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
Bloomsburg - Housing Programs

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
Milton - Housing Assistance

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
Sunbury - Housing Assistance

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
Watsontown - Housing Assistance

Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
Danville - Housing Services - Danville

Clinton County Housing Authority
Lock Haven - Section 8 SRO Mod Rehab Program

Clinton County Housing Coalition
Lock Haven - The Life Center

ProJeCt of Easton, Inc
Easton - Rent Relief Program

Factory Ministries
Factory Ministries - Together Community Center - Coordinated Entry

Fitzmaurice Community Services
Permenant Supportive Housing

Family Promise of Southern Chester County
Kennett Square Office - Family Promise Resource Center

Family Promise of Southern Chester County
Kennett Square Office - Post-Diversion Program

Solanco Neighborhood Ministries
Quarryville - Coordinated Entry

CrossNet Ministries
CrossNet Ministries - Social Services - Coordinated Entry

Keystone Mission
Wilkes-Barre Transformation Center - Transformation Program

Ephrata Area Social Services
Coordinated Entry

Elizabethtown Community Housing and Outreach Services
Community Place on Washington - Coordinated Entry

Columbia Dream Center
Columbia - Coordinated Entry

Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (CSS)
Saint Francis Commons - St. Francis Commons Veterans Housing

Tenfold
Tenfold (formally Tabor Community Services) - Coordinated Entry

Salvation Army - Chester
Chester - Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Sojourner Truth Ministries, Inc.
Williamsport - House of Hope

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