Northampton County Pennsylvania assistance programs.
Learn where to apply for financial help, how to get free items, food, rent or deposit assistance and much more in Northampton County. There are dozens of churches as well as charities and even government benefits for qualified low income families. They offer cash grants for paying bills (including energy or housing), free medical or dental care, gasoline vouchers, and much more.
Emergency rent, heating and utility bill assistance
Catholic Charities, which can be reached at (908) 454-9871, is administering and distributing federal government funds. The funds can be used to help people pay for their rent, heating or energy bills. The cash grants, when combined with career or other counseling, even credit card counseling, are intended to help individuals and families return to self-sufficiency. People who are facing eviction can receive up to 6 months of rent help, while if someone is currently homeless they can receive up to 18 months of assistance.
The money is targeted at those people facing a short term hardship, and is not intended to be a charity program. The money to prevent homelessness can be used to help families that have recently experienced job losses and can also help those that have fallen dangerously behind on rent and utilities payments. Rent payments made will go go directly to landlords and not the tenant.
Another option is the Easton Salvation Army (610) 258-9531. They offer several programs, but do have limited funding. They may have money available to help pay heating and utility bills, can provide free food and clothing, possibly prescription medications. There are also seasonal items passed out for free, whether it is a Christmas toy from Angel Tree, winter clothes, or Thanksgiving turkey dinners.
The faith based charity is also a great place to turn to for information on Pennsylvania and federal government programs. Case managers from the Salvation Army will offer qualified residents a number of programs. Read Salvation Army Northhampton County.
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. offers low income, the elderly, unemployed, and other qualified individuals with of host of assistance programs for paying bills, debts, housing costs, and much more. (610) 691-5620
- Housing, mortgage and rent help - Homeownership Counseling Services, Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP), and Rent Assistance.
- Heating and utility bills - Energy-related Bill Payment Assistance, Residential Weatherization Programs. Also learn about utility disconnection laws.
- Employment services -Job readiness and employment counseling can help you find a job.
- Food, groceries, and meals - They partner with the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania, and provide for the distribution of food to emergency food pantries, charities and soup kitchens in Eaton and Northampton County.
- The Work Ready employment program from CACLV can help the very low income, including TANF qualified residents, receive a number of self-sufficiency, training, and job placement services. Loans may be issued for some employment needs.
- Homeless in Northampton County can get referrals to transitional housing programs or financial support to partially pay for a security deposit, move in costs, or first months rent.
- Energy bill assistance is also offered by the Community Action Committee. This is a leading non-profit of the Lehigh Valley also offers ways for people to get help with energy and heating bills. One program they offer is the PPL OnTrack program, which will allow the payment of only a portion of a household's electric or heating bills and also gives a reduction of past debt owed in exchange for consistent monthly payments by program participants.
Some other ways to get aid include Residential Weatherization Services, Energy Assistance Services, and also the federal government sponsored Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Program. Contact the agency at 1337 East Fifth Street (corner of Fifth and William Streets), Bethlehem, PA 18015, phone number 610.691.5620, for more information or to apply to any of these programs.
Many other government grant programs, employment, and emergency help may be offered. Find other resources available from the community action agency, click more information on Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley assistance programs.
Federal Fuel Assistance Subsidy - Application for fuel assistance (one grant per household) taken through local welfare offices. Dial (610) 250-1785 in Northampton County Pennsylvania.
When it comes to free basic needs, charitable clothing as well as furniture banks offer assistance. They give families the items they need for everyday life. Whether it is some work clothes or free supplies for school, a piece of furniture, or diapers or household supplies, there is the possibility of getting help. Supplies are for low income families or those in a crisis. Find a list of Northampton County free furniture, school supplies and clothing closets.
Northampton County Financial Assistance Program - Offers subsistence cash payments and grants to people whose household income and resources are below the poverty level. Appointments necessary. Dial (610) 250-1700
Free Christmas, Thanksgiving, and holiday help is available. There are several charities that provide free clothes, Christmas gifts, and even money/gift cards at Christmas. Churches in in Northampton County also serve meals, and deliver food to the homebound and elderly. Or find a list of financial aid programs that are offered during the holiday timeframe too, including Thanksgiving or Christmas. More on free holiday assistance programs in Northampton County.
Housing and rent help - Almost 20 organizations, churches, and non-profits specialize in providing eviction prevention services and emergency funds for paying rent. Most locations also have information on government aid such as Section 8 vouchers or homeless prevention. The demand for help is high, and increasing. Unfortunately not everyone will be able to qualify for assistance. But do look into your options. Click here for details on rent help Northhampton County.
Assistance for paying medical and hospital bills
Low income patients can dial (610) 250-1700 to speak to Lehigh Valley Help, which provides payment for health services, medical bills and hospital care for people whose resources and household income are very limited.
Another option is Northampton County State Health Center, which runs health clinics in the area. (610) 256-1825.
Several local dental clinics in Easton and the are run programs, include the following. Lehigh Valley Health Network (610) 969-2245, St. Luke's Dental Clinic (610) 954-2460, and the Valley Wide Smile Program ((610) 437-7615), which provide local children who range from ages 3-18 with dental care, if they have no insurance or means to pay. Learn more on free medical care and options such as Pennsylvania prescription assistance.
Northampton Medical Assistance - Pays for health care, medical services and hospital bills and care for people whose income and resources are below the government poverty level. Call (610) 250-1700
Free debt, credit counseling, mortgage and foreclosure help
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Lehigh Valley - Money Management International (phone number (610) 821-4010) can assign you a counselor to work with. The services are mostly free, and the counselors can help you deal with mortgage and foreclosure problems, as well as provide debt help. Budget counseling is also provided.
Easton Area Neighborhood Centers, phone (610) 253-4253, offers budget counseling and advocacy, and get information on Pennsylvania mortgage programs.
The Northampton County Foreclosure Diversion Program can be used to assist homeowners who are facing a foreclosure filing. The program will in effect work by forcing their banks and lenders to meet with the homeowner in court-sponsored hearings in order to try find a solution that works for both parties.
The Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, which pushed for the program, manages it, and works closely with homeowners to negotiate with their lenders and provide relief. Phone (610) 691-5620.
The Northampton County Court program will help ensure lenders come to the table and that they do everything they can to reach a deal to cut a homeowners payments. Or find additional ways to get mortgage help.
Food assistance programs
Northampton County Food Stamps - Food stamps and the SNAP program are used to pay for food and groceries, subsidizing family income. Call (610) 250-1700
There are many other food banks as well as soup kitchens in the region. Or if someone is not qualified for the services provided by those charities, then they can seek assistance from public aid such as SNAP food stamps. Whether a low income family needs a box of groceries, holiday meal, or other help, locate Northampton County free food pantries.
Job and career services in Northampton
ProJeCt of Easton offers emergency assistance to residents in need, operates the largest food pantry in Northampton County and offers adult literacy classes and early childhood education programs to residents of the county. For information, call (610) 258-4361.
CareerLink Lehigh Valley - Phone (610) 437-JOBS (5627). Counselors and the non-profit offers training, retraining and job placement for the unemployed and the displaced worker.
Hispanic American Organization - Maintains contact with area employers for possible job placement for people who need a job. (610) 435-5334.
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