Information on public assistance programs, emergency relief measures, and other resources to help you through the economic impact of COVID-19.
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DHS Offices Are Closed Due to COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Pennsylvania has closed all county assistance offices to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We’re here to help.
Free Tax Prep Program Suspended and D-Jam Postponed
Just Harvest is taking preventive measures in accordance with emerging community best practices regarding COVID-19 preparedness.
How to maximize your IRS refund with the EITC
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can get you a sizable refund of some of the hard-earned dollars you paid in taxes last year – if you qualify and claim […]
Now Hiring: Food Stamp Specialist
We’re looking for a new member of our Food Stamps team! Minorities and fluent Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Rhonda’s story: “The food stamp program saved my life!”
The paperwork required to apply for SNAP can pose an insurmountable barrier. We help people who are eligible but can’t get through all the red tape.
Janice and Bill: Penalized, but grateful for assistance
The 2019 tax season will be the final year for a key measure in the Affordable Care Act. Here’s how it affected one couple.
Will: A caregiver gets a pleasant surprise
They say life is like a river, full of twists and turns you don’t always see coming. This fisherman would probably agree.
Ron: A retiree who’s come to depend on our tax assistance
A former steel worker with a pension, Ron is doing better than many, but sees the value in programs that help those in need.
Denise’s tax refund will pay for important home improvements
Denise has come to our free tax assistance program for years. This working mother and grandmother knows only too well that every dollar counts.
