Somerset County Pennsylvania Salvation Army assistance programs.
Families that are struggling in Somerset County Pennsylvania can try the Salvation Army social service center for support. This location is limited in scope and resources, mostly due to the size of the county in which it operates. However the office in Somerset is also a key partner of neighboring centers, as they coordinate resources in the western part of the state in an effort to assist the less fortunate.
The menu of assistance programs is extensive. But this will be contingent on funding, donations, and staff levels. There may be free food or Christmas toys given out (if donation levels support this), heating bill help from Warm Hearts, Project Bundle Up for free winter coats, shelter or information on rental assistance, and much more. These are some of the resources that offer financial help.
Other Somerset Salvation Army services are operated as part of the ministry. Pathways of Hope is used to help adults and children build themselves up, Bridging the Gap is a youth service, and there are also women auxiliary services. Other case management can also be arranged by the Christian church based group.
There is a Salvation Army thrift store which has, both for free or for sale, basic need type items. When an applicant has a strong financial need as they can't afford to buy what their family needs, there may be vouchers given out. They can be redeemed at the store for clothing, household goods such as furniture, and much more.
The fall, winter, and spring months in Somerset County can be very long, and often cold. When a household has a shut off notice from their gas or electric company, HeatShare may be available. This donation programs has some fuel bill assistance available. A grant is combined with counseling (around conservation) to help the family stay warm.
There are a few other winter month focused programs operated as well. Adopt a Family provides meals and gifts during Christmas, and Project Bundle Up offers kids and senior citizens winter coats, boots, and more. The Somerset County center will not only share goods with individuals during the holidays and winter months, but anyone that is feeling lonely can also get Christmas help. There may be drop in visits to hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, and other facilities.
Somerset County Salvation Army emergency food assistance is available due to partnerships with Giant Eagle, Wal-Mart, and other stores in Pennsylvania. There may be a box of groceries given out. It will help solve a short term emergency that the family be be faced with.
Case managers will try to help people gain housing stability. There is short term assistance (emergency shelters), mid term support (transitional housing), and information on long term, permanent housing. These services help individuals and families through difficult times. The reactive programs can assist the homeless, but even when a family is close to an eviction or disconnection of their utilities, there may be some funding for paying rent or energy costs.
Somerset County Pennsylvania has also been hit by the nationwide crisis of substance abuse. There is a rehab center that clients can enroll into. Or when a disaster impacts a household, the Salvation Army may step in toe give them a meal, room at a hotel, or free furniture vouchers from the thrift store.
There is also help arranged for other needs of the community. If it is a senior citizens looking for a visitor in a nursing home, or maybe a meal delivered to them, this can be arranged. There may also be referrals to dental care in Pennsylvania, transportation, cold weather shelters, and other aid arranged.
The local center covers the towns of Somerset, Friedens, Jerome, Sipesville, Rockwood, Glencoe, Central City, Shanksville, Fairhope, Berlin, Acosta, New Baltimore, Stoystown, and other nearby communities. For more information on the Salvation Army center, the address is 334 W. Main St., Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501. Dial the location at 814-445-9232, and the center is open each weekday until 3pm.
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