Welcome to the HSC
The Homeless Service Coalition has existed since 1991 to ensure there is an integrated, community based system of care that prevents homelessness whenever possible, rapidly rehouses people when homelessness cannot be prevented and provides wrap-around solutions that promote housing stability and self-sufficiency.
"Beat The Heat," with a Free Air Conditioner for those who Qualify
Community Action Agency of Delaware County has recently announced a new program called "Beat The Heat," as part of their Weatherization Works program. If you are a Delaware County resident, homeowner or renter, and qualify for LIHEAP assistance, you are eligible for a free air conditioning unit. Please contact Community Action Agency at (610) 521-8770 for more information or visit their website at CAADC.org
Free Legal Advice & Assistance | Second Wednesday of every Month: July 6.
EPISCOPAL LEGAL AID is offering FREE legal advice to individuals who cannot afford private counsel. We are happy to discuss any non-criminal issue including: evictions, benefit questions, pending court cases, will, medical directives.
A representative of Episcopal Legal Aid will offer it for free, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, every Wednesday (please call to confirm), at Chester Eastside, 301 East 9th St., Chester, PA 19013, to individuals who cannot afford private counsel. For more information, call (610) 872-4812.
The All New Delaware County Wellness Line (484) 276-2100
Providing assistance and information regarding public health-related topics:
- Helping residents locate public health resources
- Assisting residents with COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
- Scheduling homebound residents for at-home vaccinations
Call (484) 276-2100 | E-mail: DelcoWellness@co.delware.pa.us | on the web at: https://delcopa.gov/covid/wellnessline.html:
Get FREE at-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Orders usually ship in 7 to 12 days. To place an order, all that is needed is your name and residential address. No ID, credit card, or health information is required. To promote broad accessibility, the initial program will only allow 4 free individual tests per residential address. CLICK HERE to order online
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Applications are now being accepted for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue water bills. LIHWAP is a grant. You do not have to repay it. LIHWAP crisis grants may be available if you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing your water service. You can receive one crisis grant for your drinking water service and one crisis grant for your wastewater service, up to $2,500 each. Crisis situations include:
- Past-due water bills.
- Termination of utility service.
- Danger of having utility service terminated (received a notice that service will be shut off within the next 60 days).
FREE Emergency Broad Band Access
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. For further details and instructions on how to enroll, click here
Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
The DELCO Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) grant program helps renters who suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic with assistance with rent and utilities.
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
As a tenant, you are renting someone else’s property. What are your rights and responsibilities if you fall behind in your rent and are faced with eviction? Learn more about eviction and what you can do from the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania
How To Access Homeless Services
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
How To Access Homeless Services
COVID-19 and Homelessness
COVID-19 and Homelessness
How To Access Homeless Services
Where Can I Find Food?
COVID-19 and Homelessness
Where Can I Find Food?
Delaware County Food and Meal Assistance interactive map gives locations and information for food assistance. Map published by the Delaware County Planning Dept. MOBILE food delivery is also available, for a referral form click here