Here to Help
www.HereToHelp.pa.gov
From meeting basic needs for food and shelter to upgrading professional skills to find a new job in a high-demand industry, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a wide variety of programs to help people get through these tough economic times. The Here to Help web site puts many beneficial programs under one umbrella, making it easier for families to locate the resources that can get them through the economic crisis.
- The Employment Section is there to help the many people who are experiencing lay-offs or losing their jobs. The page provides information on the recent expansion of unemployment services, including extended call-in ours and increased levels of staff to help claimants. Visitors can also find a link to file an unemployment compensation claim online, which is the most convenient and efficient way to do so.
- The Family Services Section includes a wide range of resources including the resources available for food for women and children, health care for the neediest Pennsylvanians, and even tips for those who wish to quit smoking.
- The Housing Section is a place to go for help i lowering and paying your heating bills, tips to better manage your money, and mortgage assistance.
- The Older Pennsylvanians Section should be a destination for seniors looking to sign-up for Pennsylvania's prescription drug programs, PACE or PACE net or the Property Tax and Rent Rebate program. More than 110,000 seniors have had their property taxes eliminated in Pennsylvania, but thousands of yet to sign up for their rebate.
- The Education Section presents information on a variety of grants and loans that are available for those who pursue high education. There is also information on job training and apprenticeships, pre-K programs, and grants available to offset the costs of non-public school tuition.