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Adams County assistance programs
The first place to turn to in Adams County Pennsylvania for help is the local non-profit South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. Get details on the services and resources offered on this site.
Emergency financial assistance and referrals
The program is known as the Operation Pride Emergency Assistance Program. This is a resource that is run by the South Central Community Action Programs, Inc., and it provides emergency services and aid for those Adams County residents who are in need of medical, shelter, utility, heating bill and rental payment assistance. In addition, the non-profit agency is a place to turn to to get information on other emergency assistance programs that are available through coordination of community resources. Information and referral services are also available. For example, learn about foreclosure programs and Pennsylvania prescription assistance programs.
Employment programs
The Work Ready Program is also available. This is a program that seeks to eliminate employment barriers and it will help low income welfare recipients find employment. The service is offered to qualified welfare recipients. All clients of the Work Ready program need to be referred from the local County Assistance Office.
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Home repairs, modernization and improvements
The Adams County Housing Rehabilitation Program will provide homeowners with improvements to their homes. Qualified low income, elderly, and disabled homeowners can get improvements for their home in order to bring their homes up to code and ensure they are safe.
Weatherization and low income energy assistance program
The Weatherization Programs, which is free for qualified homeowners, has a mission of helping low to moderate income households in Adams County reduce their home heating and energy bills by improving the energy efficiency of their apartments or homes. In addition, the program will help to improve their energy related health and safety conditions of the home.
The low income energy program (LIHEAP) may be able to provide grants to help people pay their heating and summer cooling bills. The money can either be used to avert a crisis or disconnection, or it can be used to pay a regular, recurring monthly utility bill.
To learn more about these programs or to apply for assistance, call the South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. at (717) 334-7634.
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