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Economic Uncertainty

Many families are struggling financially, emotionally, and physically.

This newsletter was created to connect families to local assistance. While not exhaustive, included are local resources to help families who may be struggling.

1) ECYEH - Help for students experiencing housing instability

If you or someone you know is:

Living in a motel, camper or trailer
Facing eviction
Staying with a friend or family member
Fleeing domestic violence
Living without water, heat, and/or electric

ECYEH can help remove barriers to staying in school. Clothing, refurbished laptops, hotspots, winter jackets, as well as referrals to other services. Every school district has a liaison designated to help!

Click the resources below for more information.

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Find Your Way in PA App

Resources for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

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Confidential referral for services for students experiencing homelessness

If you know of anyone in the above situations, please do not hesitate to reach out via the QR code or by calling 877-717-3639.

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To find your school district's Homeless Liaison

For services and resource referrals

2) PA tools to apply for many health and human services programs

Cash Assistance
Health Care
SNAP (Food Stamps)
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Child Care Works

Click the links below for more information.

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Compass App link

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Online application for food, rental assistance, cash assistance, etc.

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PA Human Services helpful phone numbers

3) 211 - Connects you to expert, caring help. All calls confidential.

Crisis hotline
Housing/Shelter
Food
Clothing
Utility Assistance
Unemployment
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorder Services
Transportation
And more

Click the link below for more information.

Homepage

Get help paying bills, finding food, and locating other resources near you. Call 211 now for confidential help from a caring expert.

211.org

4) Food Pantries

You can find contact information below:

Butler County - Alliance for Nonprofit Resources Inc. https://www.anrinfo.org/ and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/
Mercer County - Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County https://www.foodwarehouse.org/contact-us
Lawrence County - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/
Clarion County - Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA https://nwpafoodbank.org/
Erie County - Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA https://nwpafoodbank.org/
Forest County - Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA https://nwpafoodbank.org/
McKean County - Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA https://nwpafoodbank.org/
Venango County - Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA https://nwpafoodbank.org/
Warren County - Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA https://nwpafoodbank.org/

Click the links below for more information.

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For more information:

Wendy Kinnear - Regional Coordinator

Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV

724-458-6700 x1289

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV / Homepage

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV - Making a difference in Education

miu4.org

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