Housing/Utilities

ADAMS RESCUE MISSION

Adams Rescue Mission
2515 York Road
Gettysburg, PA  17325

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5

Telephone:  1-717-334-7502

http://www.adamsrescuemission.org

Christian organization that proclaims the passion of Jesus toward the hungry, homeless, abused, addicted. Available resources include church assistance, thrift store, recycling center (no electronics or glass recycling), family ministries for assistance with clothing, furniture, sheltering, counseling.

SAFE HOME PROGRAM

SAFE HOME PROGRAM

YWCA of Hanover Area
23 W. Chestnut Street
Hanover, PA  17331

Telephone:  717-637-2125
Fax: 717-637-3516

Contact person:  Rachel Wonder – Advocate Supervisor

Safe home provides for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

YWCAhanover.org

HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

Hanover  Area Council of Churches
136 Carlisle Street
Hanover, PA  17331

Changing Life Shelter
138 Carlisle Street
Hanover, PA 17331

Telephone: 1-717-633-6353

www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org

Hispanic case worker available – Mon-Fri 12pm-8pm
Shelter and office closed 11am-1pm daily

Shelter Location 24/7: Hanover-but accepts residents of any location

Certification Process: Bring financial/income papers Mon-Fri: 8am-11am and 1pm-5pm,
Weekends: 8am-11am

Contact person: Erika Gonzalez – Shelter Coordinator

Provides multiple services such as: daily lunch(365 days) Tuesdays free clothing bank, Meals on wheels for Hanover residents, homeless shelter for anyone in need. Also Community Health ministry provides help with prescription medications, gas cards for work/doctor appointments  as well as bus passes etc. Case workers available to aide in housing issues and sponsors for AA or NA groups. Shelter, free clinics, free meals.

LIHEAP HOUSING

LIHEAP HOUSING

PA low income Home Energy Assistance Program

York County Assistance Office
130 North Duke Street
York, PA 17405

Hours:  Mon-Fri  8am-5pm

Telephone: 717-771-1100 or 1-800-991-0929

Hearing impaired should call (800) 451-5886

Helps low income people pay their heating bills.

Accepts applications around November 1st of each year.
https://yorkcountypa.gov/health-human-services/agency-on-aging/resources/financial-benefits/low-income-home-energy-liheap.html

YMCA RESIDENCE

Housing Opportunities for men, women or families at the York YMCA. SRO units furnished and with a phone in room. Six emergency rooms and Section 8 rooms available. Drug and Alcohol Counseling and Case Management available. SMB and Historic Fairmount Apartments; low-income, Section 8 accepted. Must be able to provide: Picture ID, Social Security Number, Income Information, Bank Account Information, and Verification of Homelessness. Monthly fee is $300 with security deposit of $75. There is a different fee if partnered with the Housing Authority.

York YMCA
Men’s Residence/Women’s Residence
310 W. Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17404
Phone: 717-854-7291 ext 700
Visit YMCA Men’s Residence

YORK AREA HOUSING GROUP

York Area Housing Group is a non-profit housing development corporation that has rehabbed/constructed affordable housing units throughout York County. Delphia Management Corp manages approximately 400 of these rental units for low-income families, elderly, handicapped, and disabled persons.

Affordable Housing Advocate
3 Rathton Road
York, PA 14703
Phone: 717-846-5139

IDD Phone (hearing disabled)

Telephone:  1-800-654-5984
Fax:  1-717-854-9494

www.ahadvocates.org

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YORK COUNTY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

All housing programs are for low-income households.
Home Improvement Program: This program provides financing for the rehabilitation of owner occupied dwellings which require certain improvements to order to correct substandard conditions.
Home Modification Program: A grant program which access home modifications for people with disabilities. This program is administered by the Center of Independent Living Opportunities, Inc.
First time Homebuyers Program: This program provides a forgivable loan for down payment and closing costs to eligible County residents to purchase their first home.
Weatherization Program: this grant program is designed to reduce heating and cooling costs by improving the energy efficiency to their homes.

York County Planning Commission
28 East Market Street
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-771-9870
Visit York County Planning Commission

YORK HOUSING AUTHORITY

York Public Housing Authority
31 S. Broad St.
York, PA 17403

Telephone: 717-845-2601
Fax: 717-845-9251

A federal program that provides rental housing assistance for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. With this program, residents pay less than 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent&utilities. Eligibility criteria include income eligibility, housekeeping, rental history, criminal history&Financial responsiblity.
www.yorkhousingauthority.com

Life Path Christian Ministries

York Rescue Mission – Men’s Ministries
367 W. Market St.
York, PA 17403
Telephone: 717-845-7662

Christian non-profit organization that provides services for men who are homeless or want to resolve their problems with alcohol or drugs. The Transient Care Programs serves as an emergency shelter for men, providing chapel, shelter, meals and clothing. The Spiritual Life Recovery Program is a 16 week work orientated program for men and drug or alcohol addiction, providing counseling, recovery sessions, bible study and chapel.
www.yorkrescuemission.org

https://lifepathyork.org/

YORK RESCUE MISSION – WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Lifepath Christian Ministries
17 Jefferson Avenue
York, PA 17404

Telephone: 717-845-5947

Religious based non-profit organization for women and children that provides emergency shelter, food, and clothing. There are also 45 day and bridging (1-6 months) programs for families who need assistance. These programs provide shelter, bible study and facilitate involvement with a church or mentor. Encourage 75% of income put into personal savings.

website: https://lifepathyork.org/

BELL BRIDGE HOUSING

Bell Bridge Housing
160 South George Street
York, PA 17401

Telephone: 717-848-5767 or 717-845-9536 or 717-771-9347

Provides transitional housing for homeless individuals who have a source of income & have not been convicted of a violent crime or require a drug/alcohol treatment program. This program provides housing, budget counseling &educational workshop for up to one year. Require $300.00 Inventory/Security deposit + program fee of 30% of monthly income.

http://bellsocialization.com/bell-bridge-housing/

BELL FAMILY SHELTER

Bell Family Shelter

852 E. Market St.
York, PA

Telephone: 717-845-9526

Provides emergency shelter for families for up to 30 days. Also provides food and clothing and can house up to 40 people per night. During this time, support staff help their residents find permanent housing. Accepts families, couples and single woman who have been York County residents for at least 60 days.

bellsocializtion.com/services/housing-supports

CITY OF YORK – BUREAU OF HOUSING SERVICES

Zero interest loan program to City residents who own their home and want to make home improvements. Assistance to first time homebuyers with their down payment and closing cost when buying a property in the City of York.

Department of Community Development
Bureau of Housing Services
City of York
1116 N George St
York, Pennsylvania 17401
Phone: 717-827-4334
Fax: 717-814-5987
Visit City of York – Bureau of Housing Services

website:  wearetenfold.org

COMMUNITY PROGRESS COUNCIL-Crispus Attucks center for employment and training

The rental assistance program is an emergcy housing program to prevent homelessness. Funds provide money to put toward rent. Householder with children may be elegible for up to $1,000 in a 24 month period. Provides opportunities, resources to move to self-sufficiency.

226 East College Avenue
York, PA 17403

Telephone #: 717-846-4600 ext 282
Fax: 717-845-8658
www.yorkcpc.org

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS – PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

400 North Street
Keystone Building
Harrisburg, PA  17120

Telephone: 1-800-692-7380

Home electricity assistance and home water assistance.
http://www.puc.state.pa.us/consumer_info/electricity/energy_assistance_programs.aspx

Y HOUSING RESOURCES

Rental assistance, delinquent mortgage counseling, homeowners emergency mortgage assistance program, loss mitigation, tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities workshop, mediation disputes counseling, down payment and closing cost assistance programs, first time homebuyer evaluation and reverse mortgage counseling.

Y Housing Resources
35 S. Duke Street
York, PA 17401

Phone: 717-854-7291 ext 700

Visit Housing Alliance of York

ACCESS YORK

Access York

Access York
633 S. George Street
York, PA 17401

24 hour hotline: 717-846-5400 or toll free:1-800-262-8444

language line available

Sponsored by the YWCA, this program provides food and shelter for victims of domestic violence for up to 30 days. Other services include crisis intervention and ongoing counseling. Men, women and children are eligible.
ywcayork.org/victim-services