PROGRAM GUIDELINES 

 

 

Start Over Assistance Program: 

Provide First Month and/or Security Deposit

• Lease signed.

• Bill stating that first months rent and/or security deposit is due at the time of the application

• Awarded to 1 family per month. 

 

Supportive Nutrition Assistance Program

•  Recent Denial from SNAP 

Apply for SNAP at  https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/SNAP.aspx 

 

The Child Care Assistance Program

• Denial from Child Care Assistance Program

• Invoice/ Bill for child

• Must be enrolled in a Child Care Facility

Apply for Child Care Works at https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Children/Pages/Child-Care-Works-Program.aspx 

 

Energy Assistance Program

• Electricity. Gas. Water & Sewage.

• To avoid termination

• Denial from LIHEAP; CAP;DEF; USAGE REDUCTION due to income qualification

To apply for Energy Assistance Programs see links below.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx 

Customer Assistance Program: https://www.peco.com/MyAccount/CustomerSupport/Pages/CAPRate.aspx 

Dollar Energy Fund: https://www.dollarenergy.org/need-help/application-process/ 

Usage Reduction: https://www.peco.com/MyAccount/CustomerSupport/Pages/LIURP.aspx

 

A New Beginning Program

New Job Assistance: Uniforms/ Business Attire & Transportation

• Offer letter

• Acceptance Confirmation with start date 

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Prescription Assistance Program

• Medication/ Co-Pay Reimbursement (For Services for the Children) -Receipt Needed