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It's About the Warrior Foundation

Administrative Headquarters - Veteran Support

Assists post 9/11 veterans and families with financial, educational, recreational, and therapeutic needs.

12590 Perry Highway, Suite 700
Wexford, PA 15090

Eligibility: Serves veterans and their families.

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

Focus on Renewal

Community Resource Center - Critical Needs Emergency Fund

Provides emergency assistance up to $500 based upon funds available from the Critical Needs Emergency Fund Program. These funds can help cover items such as a major appliance repair, past due utilities, funeral expenses, and fire expenses.

500 Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Eligibility: McKees Rocks residents who meet income eligibility. Visit the website or call for details.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Clinton County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

300 Bellefonte Avenue
Suite 101
Lock Haven, PA 17745

Eligibility: Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 5pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Lackawanna County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

200 Scranton State Office Building
100 Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Wayne County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

15 Innovation Drive
Lake Ariel, PA 18431

Eligibility: Call for information.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Lycoming County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

400 Little League Boulevard
Williamsport, PA 17703

Eligibility: Call or visit website for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Snyder County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

83 Maple Lane
Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Eligibility: Call for information.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Columbia County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

27 East Seventh Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Eligibility: Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Monroe County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Payment Services

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

1972 West Main Street
Suite 101
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Eligibility: Call or visit website for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Union County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

1610 Industrial Boulevard
Suite 300
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Eligibility: Call for information.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Luzerne County Assistance Office - Wilkes-Barre District - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

205 South Washington Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

Eligibility: Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Northumberland County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

320 Chestnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801

Eligibility: Call for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Susquehanna County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

111 Spruce Street
Montrose, PA 18801

Eligibility: Call for information.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Montour County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

497 Church Street
Danville, PA 17821

Eligibility: Call or visit website for information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Pike County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

10 Buist Road
Suite 101
Milford, PA 18337

Eligibility: Call for information.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Sullivan County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

918 Main Street
Suite 2
Laporte, PA 18626

Eligibility: Call for information.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties

Wyoming County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

608 Hunter Highway
Suite 6
Tunkhannock, PA 18657

Eligibility: Call for information.

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

Salvation Army - Chambersburg

Chambersburg - Undesignated Financial Assistance

Provides financial assistance with other utilities such as water or sewer, funeral expenses, life-threatening medications, and clothing vouchers.

159 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Eligibility: Income at or below 150% of the poverty level

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices

Bucks County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment toward the cost of burial or cremation of the remains of eligible individuals. Payment is made directly to the funeral director.

1214 Veterans Highway
Bristol, PA 19007

Eligibility: Pennsylvania residents who: Received Supplemental Security Income or SSI; Were receiving cash benefits from the Department of Human Services prior to death; Were found eligible for cash assistance prior to death (but had not yet received payment); Residents of nursing homes who received SSI or nursing home care payments prior to Jan. 1, 1973, continuously to the present.

Hours: Hours vary by County Assistance Office. Call or visit the website for details.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices

Montgomery County Assistance Office - Norristown - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment toward the cost of burial or cremation of the remains of eligible individuals. Payment is made directly to the funeral director.

1931 New Hope Street
Norristown, PA 19401

Hours: Hours vary by County Assistance Office. Call or visit the website for details.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices

Montgomery County Assistance Office - Pottstown - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment toward the cost of burial or cremation of the remains of eligible individuals. Payment is made directly to the funeral director.

24 Robinson Street
Pottstown, PA 19464

Hours: Hours vary by County Assistance Office. Call or visit the website for details.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices

Chester County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment toward the cost of burial or cremation of the remains of eligible individuals. Payment is made directly to the funeral director.

100 James Buchanan Drive
Thorndale, PA 19372

Hours: Hours vary by County Assistance Office. Call or visit the website for details.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices

Delaware County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment toward the cost of burial or cremation of the remains of eligible individuals. Payment is made directly to the funeral director.

702 Crosby Street
Suite A
Chester, PA 19013

Hours: Hours vary by County Assistance Office. Call or visit the website for details.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices

Philadelphia County Assistance Office Headquarters - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment toward the cost of burial or cremation of the remains of eligible individuals. Payment is made directly to the funeral director.

801 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Hours: Hours vary by County Assistance Office. Call or visit the website for details.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Bedford County - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

150 North Street
Bedford, PA 15522

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Bradford County - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

1 Elizabeth Street
Suite 4
Towanda, PA 18848

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Centre County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

2580 Park Center Boulevard
State College, PA 16801

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Adams County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

225 South Franklin Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Eligibility: - Individuals who received Supplemental Security Income or SSI -
Individuals receiving cash benefits from the Department of Human
Services prior to death - Individuals who were found eligible for cash
assistance prior to death - Residents of nursing homes who received
SSI or nursing home care payments prior to Jan. 1, 1973, continuously
to the present Eligibility for assistance with burial costs is
determined by the local county assistance offices.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Cumberland County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

33 Westminster Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Dauphin County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

2432 North 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Franklin County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

620 Norland Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Fulton County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

539 Fulton Drive
McConnellsburg, PA 17233

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Huntingdon County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

7591 Lake Raystown Shopping Center
Huntingdon, PA 16652

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Juniata County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

100 Meadow Lane
Mifflintown, PA 17059

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Perry County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

100 Centre Drive
New Bloomfield, PA 17068

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - York County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

130 North Duke Street
York, PA 17405

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Mifflin County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services.

1125 Riverside Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Final Farewell

Jenkintown - Burial Services for Children

Provides financial assistance (when available), advice, and guidance to grieving families from all religions and backgrounds so that they may provide a funeral for their children.

201 York Road, Suite 1, Room 403
Jenkintown, PA 19046

Eligibility: Serves families with deceased children age 18 and younger.

Hours: 24/7

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Schuylkill County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

2640 Woodglen Road
P.O. Box 1100
Pottsville, PA 17901

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Northampton County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

201 Larry Holmes Drive
Easton, PA 18044

Eligibility: Pennsylvania residents who:
Received Supplemental Security Income or SSI
Were receiving cash benefits from the Department of Human Services prior to death
Were found eligible for cash assistance prior to death (but had not yet received payment)
Residents of nursing homes who received SSI or nursing home care payments prior to Jan. 1, 1973, continuously to the present

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Carbon County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

101 Lehigh Drive
Suite A
Lehighton, PA 18235

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Berks County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

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625 Cherry Street
3rd Floor
Reading, PA 19602

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Lehigh County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Lebanon County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

625 South Eighth Street
Lebanon, PA 17042

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Lancaster County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Provides payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals.

832 Manor Street
Lancaster, PA 17604

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

Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County

First United Presbyterian Church of the Covenant - Laura Wilkinson Memorial Fund

Provides money for funeral expenses of a child when the family cannot afford a service. Funeral home contacts the agency with funeral cost and they provide 50% directly to the funeral home.

250 West 7th Street
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility: Families experiencing the death of a child age 17 years or under

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Lucy's First Step

Provides parents and families the tools that they need to heal and live with their loss of a child. Gives support through services in order to allow the parents the ability to grieve without the significant and unexpected financial burdens that come with the costs of burials, headstones and counseling.

4840 West 38th Street
Erie, PA 16505

Emma's Footprints

Erie - Support Services for Pregnancy or Infant Loss

Offers emotional support services and financial assistance for funeral costs.

412 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16502

Eligibility: * Parents experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss

* Residents of Northwest Pennsylvania

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

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Provides financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

500 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20472

Eligibility: To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:
The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S.
territories, and the District of Columbia. The death certificate must
indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. The applicant must be a
U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred
funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. There is no requirement for
the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national,
or qualified alien.

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

Montour County Government

Montour County Veterans Affairs - Veterans Service Officer

Provides information on Veterans Benefits and assists in applying for county, state and federal benefits.

435 East Front Street
Danville, PA 17821

Eligibility: Veterans and dependents of veterans.

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

It's About the Warrior Foundation
Administrative Headquarters - Veteran Support

Focus on Renewal
Community Resource Center - Critical Needs Emergency Fund

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Clinton County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Lackawanna County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Wayne County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Lycoming County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Snyder County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Columbia County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Monroe County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Payment Services

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Union County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Luzerne County Assistance Office - Wilkes-Barre District - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Northumberland County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Susquehanna County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Montour County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Pike County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Sullivan County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Wyoming County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Salvation Army - Chambersburg
Chambersburg - Undesignated Financial Assistance

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Bucks County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Montgomery County Assistance Office - Norristown - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Montgomery County Assistance Office - Pottstown - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Chester County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Delaware County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Philadelphia County Assistance Office Headquarters - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Bedford County - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Bradford County - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Centre County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Adams County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Cumberland County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Dauphin County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Franklin County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Fulton County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Huntingdon County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Juniata County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Perry County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - York County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties
Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - Mifflin County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Final Farewell
Jenkintown - Burial Services for Children

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Schuylkill County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Northampton County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Carbon County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Berks County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lehigh County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lebanon County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Lancaster County Assistance Office - Burial and Cremation Services Payment

Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County
First United Presbyterian Church of the Covenant - Laura Wilkinson Memorial Fund

Lucy's First Step

Emma's Footprints
Erie - Support Services for Pregnancy or Infant Loss

Montour County Government
Montour County Veterans Affairs - Veterans Service Officer

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This site is not for emergencies. Dial 911 if you have an emergency.Dial 988 if you are in mental health distress or are considering self harm.

This site is not for emergencies. Dial 911 if you have an emergency.
Dial 988 if you are in mental health distress or are considering self harm.