Expanded Food Assistance Eligibility in PA
More Pennsylvanians are now eligible to receive food assistance from food banks and pantries. Income eligibility for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) has been raised from 150% of the USDA-established poverty level to 185%. Learn more about how to access these programs, or search for food resources…
Coalition of Business, Labor, Children’s Advocates, United Way Calls on Legislators to Pass a Tax Credit for Working Families
HARRISBURG, PA – An alliance of leaders from the business, labor, children’s advocacy groups along with United Way joined their voices today calling for the creation of a refundable tax credit in Pennsylvania that could benefit as many as 874,000 households. Supporters, during a press conference at the state Capitol, said the Pennsylvania earned income…
Get LGBTQ2+ Resources
Search local LGBTQ2+ resources in Pennsylvania with PA 211: from advocacy groups, to community clinics, support groups, and more. Also find links to website-based services for the LGBTQ2+ community. You can get help from a PA 211 Resource Navigator, with anything from housing, to mental health, to employment, through chat, by texting your zip code to…
LIHEAP Extended for Winter Heating Bills
LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, has been extended to June 17, 2022. Pennsylvanians who still need help with heating bills from this winter should apply now for LIHEAP Cash and LIHEAP Crisis benefits. Assitance is available for eligible renters and homeowners. Apply today through the PA Department of Human Services.
Nonprofits: Apply for the LIVE Vaccine Grant!
Nonprofits and faith-based organizations: are you working for equitable COVID-19 vaccine access in PA? Sign up for a mini-grant today! Get reimbursed for outreach, 1st and 2nd doses, boosters, and vaccines for kids. Learn more and apply!
Discounted Internet Service
Your household may be eligible for discounted internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP.) Find out if you qualify, sign up, and find a local participating internet service provider here.
Free Trauma-Informed Training Sessions for May
For Mental Health Awareness Month, WeHealUS and HEAL PA have partnered to offer a series of free virtual trauma-informed training sessions, open to the public. The sessions run throughout the month of May, and you can register for any and all sessions that interest you. Check out the schedule to learn more about available sessions…
Bank On Keystone: Safe, Low-Cost Banking Products for Pennsylvanians
If you live paycheck to paycheck, you may have a hard time imagining yourself with a savings account; you may feel like you’re spending money as quickly as you earn it. There are Bank on Keystone options that are low-cost and safe, that you can rely on to help to build a path of financial…
Enroll Your Child in an Affordable Summer Enrichment Program Today!
Now is the time to get your child signed up for a summer learning opportunity! Don’t wait – spots fill up quick! Check out PA 211’s resources for low-cost or no-cost youth enrichment programs and summer camps to keep your child engaged and learning all summer long. Eligibility guidelines will vary by program; please reach…
Tax Day is Almost Here!
Tax Day is this coming Monday, April 18! Don’t wait; file your taxes for free at myfreetaxes.com. There is no income limit, and phone support is available. Get all the tax credits you deserve! There are expanded tax credits available this year, including for people with earned income, families with children, and charitable donations. Learn…