Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians

Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians is sponsored by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA). This fund is a resource of last resort for low-income older adults in crisis who need help with the basic human needs of shelter, food, heat, and medical needs.

PCA's Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians - Philadelphia Corporation For Aging Skip to content Services Protection & Advocacy PCA’s Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians PCA’s Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians PCA’s Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians helps to meet basic human needs for those who have exhausted all other resources.

To receive assistance, eligible older adults must be referred by recognized social service agencies or the clergy. Once referred, PCA has the ability to get resources directly to people in need almost immediately. To learn more, call PCA’s Helpline at 215-765-9040.

What Kind of Help is Available? The Emergency Fund pays home heating oil companies directly to deliver oil in as little as one day. Utility Shutoff Assistance The Emergency Fund can make emergency payments to prevent the shutoff of gas, water or electricity, or restore service.

Medicine and Medical Supplies The Emergency Fund can purchase medication or assistive medical devices like eyeglasses or hearing aids. Food and Basic Necessities The Emergency Fund can purchase groceries and other basic household necessities for those in desperate need.

$161,800 In emergency relief distributed through the Emergency Fund 860 Low-income older adult households assisted by the Emergency Fund 75 Organizations made referrals to the Emergency Fund Who is Eligible to Receive Assistance?

Eligibility Requirements: Must live in Philadelphia Must be referred by a recognized social service agency or member of the clergy Must have exhausted all other resources Eligibility Requirements: Must live in Philadelphia Must be referred by a recognized social service agency or member of the clergy Must have exhausted all other resources Donate to the Emergency Fund Make this donation every day week month quarter year State * Required - select - Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Personal Info First Name * Credit Card Info This is a secure SSL encrypted payment.

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00 One Time Report Suspected Abuse or Self-Neglect Reports of suspected abuse or self-neglect can be made by calling the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040. Intake workers are available 24/7 to provide intake, investigation, assessment, care planning and crisis resolution. Confidential reports may be made by anyone, including the older adult in need.

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