Administration of Financial Assistance

Often in life, we find ourselves facing difficult financial challenges brought about by job loss, disability, illness, or other misfortune. At FISH we do offer some limited assistance to our Pennridge neighbors that can help ease financial burdens. This program is funded entirely by the generosity of those in the community who donate to FISH and is limited. Thank you for your understanding.

Click on the FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION link to download a pdf form for printing on your computer. You must meet with a financial assistance officer prior to being considered for financial help. Proper identification, including photo ID and last four digits of your SS#, is required for financial assistance. A lease, current bill and/or shut off notice must also be presented during your office visit. Come to the office prepared for best results.
All financial assistance appointments are walk-in only. Please call 215-257-7616 to make appointment, or drop by during open hours.

PURPOSE
Financial Assistance is intended to be a ONE TIME Emergency Help or BRIDGE to residents in the Pennridge Community.  The intent is to help residents with emergency help until they find alternative sources. 

The Financial Assistance is limited to help with:

• SECURITY DEPOSITS 

• UTILITIES (where shutoff notices have been issued and shutoff is imminent):

  • Electric

  • Gas

  • Heating Oil

  • Water & Sewer 

  • Consideration will be given where the rent includes electric utilities. (This includes rooming houses.)

 
FUNDING SOURCES
The budget/funds for these services come from the generosity of the people (businesses, churches, individuals, and social/fraternal organizations) in the Pennridge Community.  
No funding for financial assistance comes from Government sources. 
The funding is very limited; therefore the amount of assistance is limited.
 
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Clients must be residents of the Pennridge community as defined by the boundaries of the Pennridge School District.
 
If you have previously received financial assistance, you may no longer be eligible.