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Butler County assistance programs
Low income, the unemployed, elderly, disabled and others can receive aid from numerous non-profit and other organizations in Butler County Pennsylvania. Volunteers, counselors, and other professionals are doing what they can to help as many people as possible. Learn more below.
Financial assistance for variety of expenses
People in need of help with bills and short term hardships can turn to the Catholic Charities of Butler County for aid. the organization provides resources and services that will enhance and strengthening families and individuals in the county. Some of the services offered to people include emergency financial assistance, Family/Marital Counseling, Housing and Homeless Services including rent help, Pregnancy and Parenting, Adoption, Bridge Housing, Heating and energy bill assistance, Tangible Assistance, and Information and Referral to government programs and resources. Call the agency at 724-287-4011.
Lifesteps, Inc. (724-283-1010) is another local non-profit organization that may be able to help. They provide individuals of all ages with access to programs and services to help individuals and families with life’s changing needs and emergencies.
Almost 20 different assistance programs are offered by The Lighthouse Foundation. This non-profit agency can be contacted at 724-898-4673. The programs they administer include:
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- Food Bank - Over 180,00 meals are provided each and every year.
- Computer training - Volunteers and others will improve your computer skills, which may be able to translate into job opportunities or career advancement.
- Transportation - Low income individuals may be able to receive a low priced used car for work transportation.
Another option is the Salvation Army in Butler County (412-446-1646). Low income, unemployed, the elderly and other qualified individuals can get access to assistance programs that promote well being, good health, short and long term self-sufficiency, and provide hot, balanced meals. Also limited financial and emergency grants may be available from time to time to help with expenses such as heating and electric bills, rent, and prescription drugs.
Rent and Homeless Assistance Program
The Butler County Community Action and Development organization runs this and other assistance programs. Experts realize that preventing evictions is much better than trying to place a homeless individual into shelter or other housing. So the intent of the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) is to prevent evictions and to make available a Continuum of Services. The program is aimed at people who are at risk of becoming homeless (near homeless) or even some aid is available for the currently homeless. Participants who receive rent help need to demonstrate that with the prevention and intervention services provided by the HAP service components, that after receiving the aid they would be able to meet their basic needs in the immediate and near future and become self-sufficient.
In addition to the standard counseling and case management services, the organization also provides payments for rent or mortgage arrearage for apartments, homes and mobile home owners. receive help for rental costs for mobile home and mobile home lots, funds to pay security deposits, and grants for utilities to prevent and/or end homelessness. Read more on eviction prevention programs.
Call the agency at (724) 284-5432.
Access free food
In addition to the housing program mentioned above, the Butler County Community Action and Development food program allows people to access food pantries, the program provides food commodities and household items that are distributed to a network of volunteer food cupboards for distribution across Butler County. Dial (724) 284-5432 to get more information on food programs.
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