To provide financial and in-kind support to unemployed and underemployed individuals and families in greater west chester who are facing crisis such as eviction, utility shut off, inability to get to their job, put food on the table, and/or clothe their family.

Emergency Assistance , Human Services

Our 3 major program categories provide financial and in-kind support for those who do not qualify for or have exhausted all other forms of assistance. 1)basic needs: community cupboard provides groceries for those who do not have income or resources to keep their homes supplied with food, personal care and household items. Intended to be a supplemental food resource and not duplicate the support provided by other full-service food resources, (see 990-ez#28 cont'd) 2)housing stabilization: provides financial assistance to those who are facing eviction or utility shut-off, in need of fuel oil, in need of assistance with a security deposit to move from a shelter to a room or apartment, or in need of other housing related assistance. obtaining/maintaining employment: provides financial assistance for those who need assistance to overcome barriers to employment such as transportation, photo id/birth certificates, cell phone minutes, work clothing and resume writing/job searching and employment support.