Reading County assistance programs.

Over $1 million in federal government stimulus funds is being provided to Reading County. The funds will go to assistance programs and charity organizations, in in total several agencies will receive funds, including Opportunity House, which is a shelter and rent assistance program for low-income people, people about to lose their homes, and the homeless. Much of the federal funding is being provided to help those who would be homeless without it a little short term aid.

While there are some restrictions on the money, it can have some wide ranging uses. The money can be used for paying security or utility deposits, offering rental assistance, housing relocation, credit counseling, heating bill and utility payments, moving costs and a wide variety of other assistance. Find additional ways to get credit counseling.