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Basic Needs Assistance

Catholic Charities helps meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and utility assistance for qualifying residents in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Resources may be available depending on your county

Allegheny County Office

412-456-6999

  • Utility Assistance* (utilityassistance@ccpgh.org)
    • Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) for Duquesne Light Company customers. Mandatory Documents
    • Dollar Energy Fund's Pennsylvania Hardship Program (DE)
    • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • No financial assistance at this time

*Due to high call volume, you may experience a delay. Calls prioritized by order received.

For Dollar Energy/LIHEAP application help, find agencies near you: Dollar Energy Agency Finder: https://hardshiptools.org/AgencyFinder.aspx

Butler

Butler County Office

724-287-4011

Lawence

Lawrence County Office

724-658-5526

  • Financial assistance for rent & utilities is not currently available.
Washington

Washington County Office

724-228-7722

  • Financial assistance for rent & utilities is not currently available.