What Kind of Help is Available?

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Home Heating Oil

The Emergency Fund pays home heating oil companies directly to deliver oil in as little as one day.

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Utility Shutoff Assistance

The Emergency Fund can make emergency payments to prevent the shutoff of gas, water or electricity, or restore service.

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Medicine and Medical Supplies

The Emergency Fund can purchase medication or assistive medical devices like eyeglasses or hearing aids.

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Food and Basic Necessities

The Emergency Fund can purchase groceries and other basic household necessities for those in desperate need.

Our Annual Impact

$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 be 60 or older
  • 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 be 60 or older
  • 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

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Donation Total: $25.00 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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