Welcome to the HSC
The Homeless Services 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.
Did You Receive a LIHEAP Grant this Past Year? ¿Recibió una subvención LIHEAP el año pasado?
Did you receive LIHEAP grant during the 2021 / 2022 LIHEAP season? You will receive additional assistance soon!
On 8/05/22, a $250 supplement grant will be issued for all LIHEAP recipient households that did not receive the first supplement. The supplement will be sent to the utility that received the most recent LIHEAP benefit.
All households that receive a supplement will be sent a notice informing them that the supplement is being issued. Receiving this supplement does not impact your eligibility for LIHEAP in the upcoming 2022-23 LIHEAP season.
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¿Recibió una subvención LIHEAP durante la temporada 2021/2022 de LIHEAP? ¡Pronto recibirá asistencia adicional!
El 05/08/22, se emitirá una subvención complementaria de $250 para todos los hogares beneficiarios de LIHEAP que no recibieron el primer complemento. El suplemento se enviará a la empresa de servicios públicos que recibió el beneficio LIHEAP más reciente.
A todos los hogares que reciban un suplemento se les enviará un aviso informándoles que se está emitiendo el suplemento. Recibir este suplemento no afecta su elegibilidad para LIHEAP en la próxima temporada 2022-23 de LIHEAP.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Expanded
988 has been designated as a new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. To learn more about the new 988 number visit here.
"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 Wednesdays of every Month
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 second Wednesday of the month (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. [072122]
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
How to Access Coordinated Entry (CE) Homeless Services
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
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
COVID-19 and Homelessness
COVID-19 and Homelessness
Understand Eviction in Pennsylvania - Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
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