CARES Funding Available to Assist Eligible Families
Individuals and families who are unable to meet basic and urgent needs on their own due to loss of income, reduced income or insufficient income caused by the coronavirus pandemic may be eligible to receive Community Services Block Grant CARES Act supplemental funds.
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Assistance is available to help individuals and families cover costs associated with rent or mortgage, utilities, transportation, home repairs, food, childcare, household supplies, and other needs as identified by eligible individual/family. The amount of assistance is capped at $1,000, and payments will generally be made to third parties on behalf of the eligible individual or family.
To qualify, applicants must live in Allegheny County outside of the city of Pittsburgh and be 18 years of age or older. Additionally, their household income for the 30-day period prior to applying must not exceed 200% Federal Poverty Level. For a household of one, this equates to $2,127 per month or $25,520 annually. For a family of four, this equates to $4,367 per month or $52,400 annually.
For more information, contact the appropriate community service agency below:
For residents of Allegheny Valley communities: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches; Beth Kendra; 724-226-0606, ext. 10; beth@avaoc.org
For residents of Mon Valley and eastern suburban communities: Human Services Center Corporation, Anna Hudson, 412-436-9537, ahudson@hscc-mvpc.org
For residents of northern and western communities: North Hills Community Outreach, Stephanie Kobert, 412-408-3210, sdkobert@nhco.org
For residents of southern communities: South Hills Interfaith Movement, Elizabeth Henninger; 412-854-9120, ext. 104; ehenninger@shimcares.org