Community Services

Housing Authority

FRANKLIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 
436 W Washington Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 263-4200
or
202 Elder Avenue
Waynesboro, PA 17268

Public Family Housing

Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Public Housing Properties
Meadow Creek – Family Development Public Housing
Phone: (717) 263-4200
146 housing units are available for rent by qualified low-income families of Franklin County. Tenant pays rent based on income. The remainder of rent is subsidized by the program.

Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Public Housing Properties
Valley View Village – Family Development Public Housing
Phone: (717) 762-7117
60 housing units are available for rent by qualified low-income families of Franklin County. Tenant pays rent based on income. The remainder of rent is subsidized by the program.

Public Senior Housing

Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Public Housing Properties
Meadow Creek – Senior Development Public Housing
Phone: (717) 263-4200
99 housing units are available for rent by qualified low-income seniors or individuals with a disability of Franklin County. Tenant pays rent based on income. The remainder of rent is subsidized by the program.

Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Public Housing Properties
Village Green – Senior Development Public Housing
Phone: (717) 762-7117
59 housing units are available for rent by qualified low-income seniors or individuals with a disability of Franklin County. Tenant pays rent based on income. The remainder of rent is subsidized by the program.

Christ Among Neighbors
Phone: (717) 532-7577
CAN may provide assistance in the form of help with rental, utility bills, clothing, or medical bills.
The serviced areas are defined as comprising the Shippensburg Area School District and the village of Walnut Bottom (zip code 17266 and zip code 17257 on High Mountain Road)

Help Hot Line
Phone: (717) 762-9050
The Help Hotline provides a clothing bank, food banks and limited financial assistance with utility bills. All assistance must be done by contacting the Help Hotline manager at 717-762-9050, who will then schedule an appointment for either.
Tuesday evening or Saturday morning each week, unless considered an emergency. Assistance may be coordinated with surrounding agencies regarding utility bills. The Help Hotline serves a 4-county area, within established boundaries.

Franklin County Assistance Office
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance, Utility Help) – Franklin
Phone: (877) 289-9177
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, helps low-income families pay their heating bills. LIHEAP is a grant that offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, sent directly to the utility company, or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat.

Newburg First Church of God
Phone (717) 264-2839
Newburg First Church of God provides rental or utility assistance those ONLY IN THE ZIP CODE 17240

Franklin County Veteran Affairs
Pennsylvania State Benefits – Veterans Temporary Assistance
Phone: (717) 263-4326
Purpose: Provide temporary financial assistance to Veterans and their beneficiaries who reside in Pennsylvania for the necessities of life (food, dairy, shelter, fuel and clothing).Veterans’ Eligibility Criteria:-A person who served in the Armed  Forces of the United States, who:*Was discharged under honorable conditions after a period of active duty, other than  active duty for training, as evidenced by a DD Form 214 or other official documentation, or*Died in service or was killed in  action, or*Suffered a service-connected disability as certified by the United States Veterans’ Administration. Need for Temporary Assistance Criteria: Financial circumstances temporarily resulting in insufficient funds to pay for shelter and necessities of living for the Veteran and family. Call Franklin County Veterans Affairs for more information concerning Veterans Temporary Assistance.

Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors
Phone: (717) 761-4017
PAWW is an independent statewide non-profit 501© (3) organization providing support to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors,
Veterans in Crisis, and their families. We are not affiliated with nor a part of any national organization, including Wounded Warrior Project, and we do not receive any funds from them. We provide emergency financial assistance to veterans to help pay for housing, utilities, transportation, medical and other expenses. They pay directly to landlords, vendors, and creditors.

South Central Community Action Programs, Franklin County, Project Helping Hands
Phone: (717) 263-5060
Project Helping Hands (PHH) assists Adams Electric Co-op customers who demonstrate a genuine need for assistance.  SCCAP can help up to $200.00, but you must pay at least 25% of your past due bill to be eligible. This credit is available only one time a year.

The Salvation Army, Chambersburg, Rental & Electric Assistance
Phone: (717) 264-6169
Salvation Army will assist individuals in regard to their West Penn Power electric bill, Chambersburg Borough electric bill or the rental fee of a home or apartment, provided that they meet all eligibility requirements.

Waynesboro Community & Human Services, Emergency Financial Assistance
Phone: (717) 762-6941
The Financial Assistance Program assists clients who have a utility shut off or utility is off, first month or late rent payments to prevent homelessness, fuel oil, prescriptions. WCHS is authorized to complete Dollar Energy applications.

Christ Among Neighbors
Phone: (717) 532-7577
CAN may provide assistance in the form of help with rental, utility bills, clothing or medical bills. This assistance may include emergency service delivery and/or referrals/consultations to other agencies or organizations with the means to solve the problem. The serviced areas are defined as comprising the Shippensburg Area School District and the village of Walnut Bottom (zip code 17266 and zip code 17257 on High Mountain Road)

Franklin & Fulton County Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, &
Early Intervention
PATH Housing Program
Phone: (717) 264-5387
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) provides rental assistance to adults who: * Have a documented serious mental illness or dual diagnosis (SMI and Substance Use) * Receive sufficient income to maintain housing after receiving assistance new residence – Security deposit for people who have no permanent residence, have a documented serious mental illness and receive sufficient income to maintain housing after receiving assistance. Eviction – Assistance with a one-time back rent payment if no more than one month rent is owed.

Franklin County Assistance Office
Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA) – Franklin
Phone: (877) 289-9177
The Department of Human Services offers an Emergency Shelter Allowance, ESA, to help a homeless or near homeless family/individual to: Stop eviction from your home/apartment or foreclosure of your house. Find a long-term place to live. Find a short-term place to stay.
Franklin County Veteran Affairs

Pennsylvania State Benefits – Veterans Temporary Assistance
Phone: (717) 263-4326
Purpose: Provide temporary financial assistance to Veterans and their beneficiaries who reside in Pennsylvania for the necessities of life (food, dairy, shelter, fuel and clothing).Veterans’ Eligibility Criteria:-A person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, who:*Was discharged under honorable conditions after a period of active duty, other than active duty for training, as evidenced by a DD Form 214 or other official documentation, or*Died in service or was killed in action, or*Suffered a service-connected disability as certified by the United States Veterans’ Administration. Need for Temporary Assistance Criteria: Financial circumstances temporarily resulting in insufficient funds to pay for shelter and necessities of living for the Veteran and family. Call Franklin County Veterans Affairs for more information concerning Veterans Temporary Assistance.

Newburg First Church of God
Phone: (717) 423-6279
Newburg First Church of God provides rental or utility assistance those ONLY IN THE ZIP CODE 17240.

Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors
Phone: (717) 761-4017
PAWW is an independent statewide non-profit 501© (3) organization providing support to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Veterans in Crisis, and their families. We are not affiliated with nor a part of any national organization, including Wounded Warrior Project, and we do not receive any funds from them. We provide emergency financial assistance to veterans to help pay for housing, utilities, transportation, medical and other expenses. We pay directly to landlords, vendors, and creditors.

South Central Community Action Programs, Franklin County
Franklin County Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)
Phone: (717) 263-5060

The Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) is funded through state dollars in order to assist individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness achieve a goal of self-sufficiency and prevent future homelessness. Specific eligibility guidelines and documentation apply. The Homeless Assistance Program may help on a limited basis with rent or security deposit. Each applicant/individual or family must complete and sign a goal plan which describes how that family can resolve the problem areas which led to homelessness or near-homelessness.

The Salvation Army, Chambersburg
Salvation Army, Rental & Electric Assistance
Phone: (717) 264-6169
Salvation Army will assist individuals regarding their West Penn Power electric bill, Chambersburg Borough electric bill or the rental fee of a home or apartment, provided that they meet all eligibility requirements.

Veterans Multi-Service Center – SSVF-Central PA
Phone: (844) 226-0368
SSVF provides comprehensive Supportive Services to very low-income Veterans and their families who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their homes. Resources include case management, housing counseling, legal support, credit repair and financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Eligible veterans may receive time-limited financial assistance for rent, utilities, and security deposits. SSVF offers short[1]term case management that links Veterans with resources within the Veterans Administration and the community with the ultimate goal of stabilizing veterans in housing.

Waynesboro Community & Human Services
Emergency Financial Assistance
Phone: (717) 762-6941
The Financial Assistance Program assists clients who have a utility shut off or utility is off, first month or late rent payments to prevent homelessness, fuel oil, prescriptions. WCHS is authorized to complete Dollar Energy applications.

Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA)
Housing Choice Vouchers
Phone: (717) 263-4200 Ext 118

The Housing Authority of Franklin County has operated a successful Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Section 8 Rental Assistance Program since 1980. This program provides safe, decent, and affordable housing to very low-income families through rent subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Housing Authority’s HCV/S8V currently serves 311 families in Franklin County

Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA)
Section 8/ Mainstream Voucher
Phone: (717) 263-4200 Ext 118
To apply for this, the applicant must meet the following guidelines:

1. Homeless or at risk of homelessness
2. Disabled
3. Under the age of 62

Proof of documentation is required.

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County
Housing-Homeownership Program, Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County
Phone: (717) 267-1899
Habitat is actively seeking partner families who are in need of housing, who are ready to work, and who are excited about the responsibilities of owning a home of their own! Our selection criterion mainly focuses on a family’s current need for housing and their financial ability to own and care for a simple, decent house. We offer a hand up “not a handout as each partner family works alongside our volunteers during the construction process and then purchases the house from Habitat without profit based on a mortgage without interest.