Free Public Assistance

We have provided all of the Pennsylvania Free Public Assistance and programs.

Lehigh County Conference Of Churches      534 Chew St Allentown, PA 18102 website: http://www.lehighchurches.org The LCCC advocates for and ministers to the homeless, the hungry, mentally ill and at-risk youth to see that they are fed, clothed and sheltered, encourages all to reach their full potential and move toward self-sufficiency. The Conference also educates the community about people in need and serves as a broker of business, human service, governmental and faith communities' resources to meet basic human needs. Annually, LCCC assists 14,000 people in need, utilizing the services of 28 paid staff and 800 community volunteers.
North Hills Community Outreach Inc      1975 Ferguson Rd Allison Park, PA 15101 website: http://www.nhco.org NHCO is an interfaith, nonprofit organization that addresses the spiritual, emotional, physical and material needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty so that no one in our community is cold, hungry or forgotten.
Bucks County Suited For Success, Inc.     (215)781-3995 1200 New Rodgers Rd Ste 832 Bristol, PA 19007 website: http://communities.phillyburbs.com/home/success Bucks County Suited for Success, Inc. provides new or almost-new professional clothing, shoes and accessories, and hair, makeup and clothing consultation free of charge to Bucks County residents who are unemployed or underemployed and are actively seeking employment, as well as individuals who have been employed for fewer than 30 days. The service is provided via a nonprofit, volunteer-staffed agency formed through the collaboration of social service professionals, business and community members.
Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc.     (215)345-8175 100 Doyle Street Doylestown, PA 18901 website: http://www.bcoc.org For more than thirty years the mission of the Opportunity Council has been to help low-income residents of Bucks County overcome the barriers which prevent them from becoming self-sufficient. This mission includes advocacy for eradicating poverty by addressing the unmet needs of people and finding innovative approaches to attack the causes of poverty. Established in 1965 as part of the Federal Economic Opportunity Act, the Opportunity Council has continually selected programs based upon their applicability to help disadvantaged people lead successful lives in their community. The agencyand#8217;s initial focus on empowerment and responsibilities of citizenship has been augmented by the provision of services that meet an individualand#8217;s basic needs such as housing, food, energy assistance and transportation. Over the years, and in response to emerging trends, the Council has designed and delivered programs that focus on prevention of homelessness and attainment of long-term self-sufficiency. To this day, the agencyand#8217;s orientation continues to be on the development of programs with a long-term community impact. The mission of the agency is to help low-income families of Bucks County reach or maintain financial self-sufficiency. A key service to accomplish this goal is a case management program that is both individualized and specialized. Clients are motivated by Self-Sufficiency Specialists in moving them from being the recipients of emergency services to enrollment in a self-sufficiency program with an ultimate goal of being free of all governmental subsidies. The Self-Sufficiency Specialists are particularly accountable to the client and#8211; leading and motivating the client to achieve their full potential. The Specialist is a straightforward partner in the delivery of services, working with the client to bring about change and#8211; a change which enables the client to meet their self-sufficiency needs more effectively. The client is accountable for their identified goals and action steps and the decisions they make relevant to those goals and action steps. The agency can objectively link the service delivery to measurable client outcomes, therefore, return-on-investment can be clearly articulated. Since 1997, seventy-five families have graduated from the Counciland#8217;s Self-Sufficiency Program. These families of 240 people are entirely free from government subsidies. Our return-on-investment for this program exceeds 150%. Their stories of achievement provide heartwarming commentary that the Opportunity Council helps to build the County of Bucks one successful family at a time!
Family Services Of Montgomery County Pa      3125 Ridge Pike Eagleville, PA 19403 website: http://www.fsmontco.org We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and the community by providing an innovative and comprehensive range of human services.
Community Transit Of Delaware County     (610)490-3977 206 Eddystone Ave Eddystone, PA 19022 Community Transit of Delaware County's mission is to improve the quality of life of Delaware County citizens by meeting their mobility needs through reliable, affordable transportation service.
Masonic Homes At Elizabethtown Gd Ldg Of Free And Accptd Masons Pa     (877)753-3228 One Masonic Dr Elizaethtown, PA 17022 website: http://www.pagrandlodge.org The mission of the Masonic Homes is to provide caring communities where individuals, families and children have the opportunity to enjoy a full and enriched life through the benevolence of freemasonry. The Masonic Homes is dedicated to providing for the physical, social, mental and spiritual needs of its customers through quality long-term care and outreach services.
St. Martin Center, Inc.      1701 Parade St Erie, PA 16503 website: http://www.stmartincenter.org St. Martin Center's mission is, To engage in work among the needy by providing immediate assistance and long-term services that help guide individuals, regardless of their race or religion, toward the path of self-reliance. We service the unemployed and underemployed of Erie County in Pennsylvania. St. Martin Center serves 20,000 individuals annually; most of which are at or below the poverty level.
The Rabbi Morris Shoulson Memorial Free Loan Fund      1200 Youngford Rd Gladwyne, PA 19035
Private Industry Council Of Westmoreland Fayette Inc      RR 12 Box 213 Greensburg, PA 15601 website: http://www.privateindustrycouncil.com The Private Industry Council exists to provide opportunities for youth, adults, dislocated workers, the economically disadvantaged and others who face barriers to employment to obtain the training they need to enter the workforce. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower family and individual development and to create career enhancement opportunities through training and workforce development, which will perpetuate and improve the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Disability Rights Network Of Pennsylvania      1414 N. Cameron St., Suite C Harrisburg, PA 17103 website: http://www.drnpa.org The Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania's purpose is to protect the legal rights of persons with disabilities and those diagnosed as mentally ill. Our mission is The mission of the Disability Rights Network is to advance, protect, and advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of Pennsylvanians with disabilities.. We have more than thirty-four years of experience as an independent nonprofit providing free services to persons with disabilities, their families and advocates, government agencies, attorneys, service providers, employers and interested others. We provide training on numerous topics and outreach to unserved and underserved populations throughout Pennsylvania. We provide services in a broad spectrum of issue areas such as abuse, neglect, rights violations, discrimination, education, housing, employment, transportation, forensics, health care and assistive technology. We deliver services in a culturally competent manner that maximizes leadership, independence, productivity and integration of individuals with disabilities.
Drug Free Pennsylvania, Inc.     (717)232-0300 300 N Second St Harrisburg, PA 17101 website: http://www.drugfreepa.org Founded in 1990, Drug Free Pennsylvania uses the persuasive power of the media to provide media literacy training for educators, activate youth through anti-drug messaging, serve as a resouce to the media for drug prevention information, and offer employers drug-free workplace programs which reduce the costs associated with employee substance abuse.
Pennsylvania Association Of Non-Profit Organizations (Pano)     (717)236-8584 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA 17111 website: http://www.pano.org PANO is the statewide membership association serving and advancing the charitable nonprofit sector through leadership, advocacy, education and services in order to improve life in Pennsylvania.
Good Shepherd Center Inc      144-146 Main St Jamestown, PA 16125 To address the physical needs fo the economically challenged in the greater Greenvile area.
The American Anti-Vivisection Society     (215)887-0816 801 Old York Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 website: http://www.aavs.org
The Ivins Outreach Center     (215)428-0500 80 W Trenton Ave Morrisville, PA 19067 website: http://www.ivinshouse.org
Shalom, Inc.      1080 N. Delaware Av. Phila, PA 19125 website: http://www.shalominc.org Shalom's mission is to decrease the effect of risk factors that might create barriers to achievement of each person's potential and to fortify those resources that support their success. In order to accomplish this goal, we provide prevention, intervention, training and treatment services to students, parents, school staff and members of the community. Many issues are addressed in the provision of these services. These include, but are not limited to, coping skills, family problems, child abuse, sexual abuse, gambling problems, eating disorders, peer problems, anger and violence. Prevention and intervention services seek to minimize risks for abusive behavior and to promote strengths that are protective factors. School-based services are provided primarily in the non-public schools of Philadelphia, although we do provide Student Assistance Program assessment services in some Philadelphia Public Schools. The Shalom Counseling Program provides treatment and aftercare services for issues surrounding substance abuse and other behavioral health issues such as depression, anxiety, and school, family and relationship problems. Treatment and DUI services are provided in our Central Office on Delaware Avenue.
Center For Advocacy For The Rights And Interests Of The Elderly (Carie)      100 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 website: http://www.carie.org CARIE's mission is: To improve the well being, rights and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education and action.
Community Accountants      3721 Midvale Ave Philadelphia, PA 19129 website: http://www.CommunityAccountants.org Community Accountants (CA) mission is to provide pro-bono accounting related services through accountant volunteers to help non-profit organizations, arts and culture, education and the economically disadvantaged community of Southeastern PA become financially literate. CA's goal is to help support nonprofit organizations to be more effective by eliminating financial management crises, reducing the time and resources needed to produce effective financial reports and statements.
Creative Artists Network Inc     (215)546-7775 1521 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 website: http://www.cfeva.org The Center provides support services and programs to emerging visual artists to help them build sustainable careers. By sharing its resources with regional artists, the Center contributes to the cultural and economic growth of the region.
Face To Face     (215)849-0179 109 E. Price Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 website: http://www.facetofacegermantown.org Dedicated to the health, well-being, and stability of our community, Face to Face meets basic human needs and reduces suffering. With hospitality, we provide a safe environment and practical tools, which enable people in Germantown to confront personal challenges, empower their lives, and fulfill their unique potential.
Foundation For Individual Rights In Education Inc     (215)717-3473 601 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 website: http://www.thefire.org The mission of FIRE is to defend and sustain individual rights at America's colleges and universities. These rights include freedom of speech, legal equality, due process, religious liberty, and sanctity of conscience - the essential qualities of individual liberty and dignity. FIRE's core mission is to protect the unprotected and to educate the public and communities of concerned Americans about the threats to these rights on our campuses and about the means to preserve them.
Friends Of The Free Library Of Philadelphia, Inc.     (215)567-4562 1901 Vine St Philadelphia, PA 19103 website: http://www.libraryfriends.info The Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Inc. is an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to support the Free Library of Philadelphia. Through affiliate neighborhood volunteer groups, we promote cooperation and communication between the community and the Free Library and advocate for library services for all.
Independent Community Assistance Network      6009 Vine Str Philadelphia, PA 19139 website: http://foundationforabettersociety.info We will be working with community leaders and organizers, faith-based organizations, government organizations and any others who wish to upgrade the quality of living in low-income areas of the nation.
Npower Pennsylvania     (215)557-1559 1211 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19107 website: http://www.npowerpa.org NPower PA's mission is to help nonprofit organizations use technology to better serve our community. NPower PA was formed to help fill metropolitan Philadelphia's critical need for an affordable non-profit technology assistance provider. Our vision is a non-profit community that puts technology to work with a resourcefulness and effectiveness equal to, or better than the private sector. NPower PA provides a continuum of vital technology assistance services that are practical, top-quality, and highly cost-effective. In all that we do, we work to actively transfer skills and knowledge, with the aim of empowering non-profits to help themselves. NPower PA services are available to all 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania and Camden County in New Jersey. The only exceptions are K-16 schools and houses of worship. NPower PA operates as a membership organization, with dues computed on a sliding scale tied to the agency's budget. NPower PA members can take advantage of NPower PA's services at substantial discounts. Services are also available to non-member groups, though at somewhat higher rates. NPower PA also offers a wide range of free services to both members and non-members alike.
Pennsylvanians For Modern Courts      1601 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 website: http://pmconline.org Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to improve and strengthen the justice system in Pennsylvania by reforming the judicial selection process; improving court administration, court financing and the jury system; eliminating bias; and assisting citizens in navigating the courts and the justice system, whether as litigants, jurors, or witnesses.
Philadelphia Folklore Project      735 S. 50th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 website: http://www.folkloreproject.org The Philadelphia Folklore Project, founded in 1987, is committed to sustaining community-based arts that are rooted in the histories, traditions, and everyday lives of the people of the Philadelphia region. We collaborate with artists, cultural workers and communities to increase respect for, understanding of, and access to local grassroots arts and humanities, and to challenge systems and practices that diminish them. We investigate and articulate the ways that pursuit of folk arts foster positive social change. Our aim is to assist artists and communities in holding on to meaningful cultural expression as resources, real alternatives, for everyday life. We offer public education in the folk arts (including classes, residencies, and technical assistance services), develop arts- and humanities-based community projects (workshops, public programs, exhibitions), and documentary resources (publications, research, and an archive), and we advocate and organize around issues of concern in the field of folk and traditional arts.
Philadelphia Hune Inc      2200 N. 2nd St Philadelphia, PA 19133 website: http://www.huneinc.org Hispanos Unidos para Niños Excepcionales (HUNE) empowers parents of exceptional children to obtain a free and appropriate quality education for their children and other children with disabilities.HUNE provides training programs on all aspects of Special Education and Support, including Transition Services. HUNE provides training, supports and limited individual assistance for parents of exceptional children.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center, Inc.     (215)981-3800 1424 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19102 website: http://www.philalegal.org Philadelphia Legal Assistance, a Legal Services Corporation grantee, provides free civil legal services to Philadelphia's low-income community.
Philadelphia Vip, Inc.     (215)523-9550 42 South 15th St 4th Fl Philadelphia, PA 19102 website: http://www.phillyvip.org VIP promotes equal justice for the poor by providing civil legal services not otherwise available, collaborating with other legal services organizations and promoting a culture of volunteerism by educating and exposing attorneys and law students to issues of poverty.
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania      3451 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 website: http://www.icaphila.org Academic life at Penn is centered in its 12 schools - the Annenberg School for Communication, the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Dental Medicine, the Graduate School of Education, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Design, the Law School, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, the School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Wharton School. Four of these schools offer undergraduate programs and all of them offer opportunities for graduate study. Research at the University of Pennsylvania is also characterized by its unique multi-disciplinary focus. All 12 schools of the University are located on the West Philadelphia campus. The physical proximity of these schools encourages and facilitates a cooperative, cross-boundary approach to research.The University has a record of service to and engagement with the Philadelphia community that matches its record of academic excellence. Penn faculty and students produced a comprehensive plan for Philadelphia?s Delaware River waterfront. The faculty and student design clinic, Penn Praxis, presented city officials in November with a vision that calls for creating a livable and pedestrian-friendly community in the area surrounding Center City?s water front. Penn also spearheaded a yearlong effort to boost civic engagement in Philadelphia. The Penn Project for Civic Engagement facilitated a ?citizens? convention? in December that produced an agenda for turning Philadelphia into ?the next great city? to be presented to the mayor and city councilThe Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), the flagship of the University of Pennsylvania Health System's three hospitals, was established in 1874 as a teaching hospital to complement the medical education received by students at the University of Pennsylvania medical school. It has 18 clinical departments and provides training in more than 40 clinical specialties. Major areas of investigation include heart disease, cancer, and diseases of aging including Alzheimer's disease, women's health, diabetes and obesity.
University City District      3940 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104 website: http://www.ucityphila.org For ten years, University City District (UCD) has improved the quality of life and economic competitiveness of the area it serves. Community revitalization has been UCD's primary focus since it was established in 1997. All of UCD's initiatives are designed to build and support community: by keeping the neighborhood clean and safe, working in partnership with community stakeholders to develop plans that create a common vision for the future, improving public space, supporting the commercial corridors, producing events that strengthen the fabric of the neighborhood, and marketing and promotion that supports the neighborhood as a whole as well as individual independent businesses. UCD also operates a shuttle bus that transports over 250,000 people each year between a major transportation hub and and the district's most important employers, improving air quality by encouraging the use of public transportation.
Wheels Inc      928 MARKET ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 website: http://www.wheelsinc.org Wheels' mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals by coordinating and/or providing non-emergency transportation for medical treatment for those who are unable to travel any other way. This service shall be provided with the utmost sensitivity towards the human needs of clients in the greater Philadelphia area for whom Wheels can obtain the volunteer and/or financial resources. Wheels shall provide its services in an efficient and effective manner and maintain strong fiscal management and community involvement.
Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center, Inc.     (412)456-6911 212 Ninth Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 website: http://www.ccpgh.org
Family Services Of Western Pennsylvania      3230 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238 website: http://www.fswp.org To foster the capacities and skills in families and individuals to direct their own lives, promote recovery and resiliency, and create a productive, caring community.
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children     412621-0100 201 N Bellefield Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213 website: http://www.wpsbc.org The Mission of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is to provide superior opportunities for training and education to students who in addition to visual impairment are disabled by other severe conditions. The School is dedicated to helping all students gain as much independence as possible so that they can experience positively the companionship of family, friends, and the community. The School, further, offers assistance to families and serves as a resource to the public.
Last Chance Ranch      9 Beck Rd Quakertown, PA 18951 website: http://www.lastchanceranch.org Last Chance Ranch has been in operation for over ten years. In the Fall 2000 we asked the public for assistance and applied for our non-profit 501(c)3 status.LCR rescues the old, the young, the injured, neglected, malnourished, abused, and forgotten. We accept all breeds: horses, ponies, drafts, donkeys, and mules.Neglect, suffering, and death often occur through ignorance rather than outright cruelty. One of our goals is to provide the new or potential horse owner knowledge through seminars, clinics and a horsemanship program so they can properly care for their equine. LCR has rescued over 300 hundred horses and saved many from slaughter. Some have needed special care and veterinary help. Many need TLC, rehabilitation, and sometimes all they need is time - time to heal...more time than their former owners were willing to give. LCR provides vet care, farrier care, nourishing foods, rest and most importantly lots of love. Our horses have gone on to enjoy new and improved lives that include riding, driving, showing, and companionship.Recently LCR has become involved in small Companion animals and is available for Humane Law Enforcement and Animal Cruelty Investigations.
Lifeline Of Berks County, Inc.      612 Reading Ave. Reading, PA 19611 website: http://lifelineofberks.org The Mission of Lifeline of Berks County is to bring Christ's love to women who are facing difficult pregnancies. Lifeline provides support and hope, while educating young women about healthy lifestyles, and helping them to find life-embracing alternatives to abortion.
North Penn Legal Services Inc      507 Linden St Scranton, PA 18503 website: http://www.northpennlegal.org North Penn Legal Services is a non-profit agency serving the 20 counties of northeast Pennsylvania. The staff at NPLS consists of secretaries, paralegals and attorneys who have devoted their careers to alleviating the effects of poverty on the low-income population by providing free legal assistance in civil cases. NPLS does not charge for services, nor does it collect attorney?s fees in any matter. Part of the agency's mission is to ensure that people living in poverty are not denied access to justice due to their economic status.