The following resources include assistance with temporary housing, shelters, financial and repair support for homes, food insecurity, and more. The resources listed below are not affiliated with nor operated by Penbrook Borough and function independently of the Borough. Information regarding services, eligibility requirements, availability, policies, and other program details should be obtained directly from the respective organization or through its website. Penbrook Borough does not oversee, manage, or have jurisdiction over these resources and provides this list solely for informational purposes to help residents connect with available community services.
Overview: For folks who are in danger of being evicted, already evicted and experiencing homelessness, lost housing due to natural disaster or fire, home condemned, or having problems budgeting finances/home management. Can provide case management, rental assistance, bridge housing, emergency shelter, and innovative supportive housing service.
Eligibility Requirements: Maximum level for income eligibility must be between 100 and 200 percent of the US Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines (https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines).
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/for-residents/homeless-assistance
Phone: 717-780-6288
Overview: Tool to narrow down support (for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, housing, etc.) based on zip code..
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/for-residents/pa-navigate
Overview: Identifying and connexting with free and confidential crsis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and utilities payment assistance, emplyment services, veteran services and childcare and family services.
Website: https://www.pa211.org/
Phone: Dial 211 or Long number: 1-855-567-5341
Overview: Can provide legal assistance, transportation, senior employment, resources for elder abuse, home delivered meals, senior center, information and referral resource center and health insurance counseling.
Eligibility Requirements: Support for those aged 60 and older.
Website: https://www.dauphincounty.gov/government/human-services/area-agency-on-aging
Phone: 717-780-6189
Overview: Can provide legal assistance, transportation, senior employment, resources for elder abuse, home delivered meals, senior center, information and referral resource center and health insurance counseling.
Email: info@lhm-foundation.org
Website: https://lhm-foundation.org/
Phone: 717-780-6189
Overview: Assists with homelessness and poverty alleviation through crisis resolution, emergency aid, and housing assistance. Homelessness prevention, short-term aid, long-term solutions, etc.
Eligibility Requirements: PDF of program qualifications found on the website.
Email: help@ccuhbg.org
Website: https://www.ccuhbg.org/what-we-do/help-ministries.html
Phone: 717-238-2851
Overview: The Public Housing Program provides subsidized housing to qualified low income families, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. The program is intended for low income persons and families who would find it difficult or impossible to afford rental housing at market rates.
The Housing Authority operates several programs: Rental Assistance, Home Ownership, Project-Base Voucher, and Self Sufficiency
Eligibility Requirements: See eligibility requirements based on each program on the site. Some require applicants to be over the age of 50, must meet low-income threshold, some must be eligible for 2 bedroom apt. etc.
Website: https://www.dauphinhousing.org/apply-now
Phone: 717-939-9301
Overview: Seeks to address habitability and safety concerns, provide measures to improve energy or water efficiency and make units accessible for individuals with disabilities
Eligibility Requirements: Owner-occupied properties. Low-to-moderate-income; grant applications must be open in order to apply, only one property per county is awarded
Phone: 717-780-6256
Overview: Seeks to provide affordable homeownership and rental apartment options for older adults, low- and moderate- income families, and people with special housing needs.
Eligibility Requirements: Low-to-moderate-income
Website: https://www.phfa.org/
Phone: 1-855-827-3466
Overview: Seeks to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives. Provide services at no cost to low-income homeowners; the elderly (60+), the disabled, veterans of war and families with children
Eligibility Requirements: See eligibility requirements: https://rtgh.org/help/
Email: info@rtgh.org
Website: https://rtgh.org/
Phone: 717-232-2557
Overview: Assistance in completing affordable interior and exterior home repairs and modifications that increase the safety, accessibility, condition, and livability of the home.
Eligibility Requirements: Habitat Harrisburg must assess the concern to identify and prioritize what the eligible repairs are. Maximum annual income = $59,050. Addresses 5 key areas: safety, security, accessibility, code violations, and energy efficiency.
Email: Info@harrisburghabitat.org
Website: https://harrisburghabitat.org/critical-home-repair-program/
Phone: 717-545-7299
Overview: Locator (based on zip code) for food pantries, soup kitchens, etc.
Email: info@centralpafoodbank.org
Website: https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/
Phone: 717-564-1700