If you are facing housing cost challenges, need rental assistance, are experiencing homelessness, or you are currently homeless, we have resources to help you. We offer rental assistance, rapid rehousing, security deposit assistance, rental arrears, utility arrears, homelessness prevention, homelessness assistance, and utility assistance.
If you need help feeding your family, we can help with that, too.
Programs in this Category
| Program Name | Program Counties | Income Guidelines | Regulations | Primary Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistance Transportation (MATP) and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | Bedford | None | Must have an ACCESS card Have no other means of transportation Trips are for medical purposes only | 1-800-323-9997 |
| Forum of Churches | Huntingdon | 150% of FPG | Proof of identification Up to $300 a year for rent, utility or heating fuel. Eviction or utility shut off notice | 1-800-323-9997 |
| Representative Payee | Bedford | None | Must be referred by Social Security Administration. | 1-800-323-9997 |
| Human Services Block Grant - Jail Based GED, Financial Literacy, Case Management | Bedford;Huntingdon | 125% FPG | Proof of identification Ages 18 to 59 Bedford Jail Based GED Incarcerated without a high school degree. Financial Literacy Lacking financial skills Case Management Enrollment in a homeless program | 1-800-323-9997 |
| Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) | Bedford;Fulton;Huntingdon | Homeless Prevention: Under 30% AMI Rapid Re-Housing: Income doesnt apply | Proof of identification Homeless Prevention: Eviction within 14 days of date issued Utility shutoff notice Rapid Re-Housing: Literally homeless Individuals pulled from Community Que through HMIS | 1-800-323-9997 |
| Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) | Bedford;Fulton;Huntingdon | 100% of FPG (except domestic violence individuals) | Please call your local CCA office to determine your county regulations. | 1-800-323-9997 |
| Continuum of Care (COC) | Adams;Bedford;Franklin;Fulton;Huntingdon | Upon Entry: Income doesnt apply At re-cert: Under 30% AMI | Proof of identification Housing First Model Literally homeless Individuals pulled from Community Que through HMIS | 1-800-323-9997 |
| State Food Purchase Program & Emergency Food Assistance (SFPP & TEFAP) | Bedford;Huntingdon | 150% FPG, Self-declared | Proof of identification and residency Receiving UC, SNAP, cash assistance, or ACCESS | 1-800-323-9997 |
| Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) | Huntingdon | 150% FPG | Proof of identification Payment of 1 month rent or utilities with eviction or utility shut off notice 100 gallons of heating fuel if completely empty | 1-800-323-9997 |
| HiSET Tutoring and Testing | Bedford;Fulton;Huntingdon | 125% FPG | Proof of identification Ages 18 to 59 Preregistration for test | 1-800-323-9997 |