5 Resources
State agency providing affordable homeownership and rental housing options including first-time homebuyer loan programs, down payment assistance, and the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP) for PA residents facing foreclosure. Call 800-822-1174 or visit phfa.org. Fathers looking to purchase their first home or facing mortgage difficulties can explore PHFA programs for income-eligible Pennsylvania households.
1-800-822-1174 · 211 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Administers cash assistance and emergency programs for Pennsylvania families including fathers who have custody of their children. TANF provides short-term cash assistance while families work toward self-sufficiency. Emergency Assistance provides one-time help to prevent eviction or utility shutoff. Apply through the COMPASS portal at compass.state.pa.us or at your local County Assistance Office. Income eligibility and work requirements apply.
1-800-692-7462 · 625 Forster St, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Statewide network of community action agencies providing emergency financial assistance, housing, utility help, and self-sufficiency programs in every Pennsylvania county. Find your local community action agency through caapenn.org or by calling 211. Fathers and families facing housing crises, utility shutoffs, or emergency financial needs can reach a local agency for help with rent, bills, food, and referrals to additional resources.
717-233-1075 · 222 Pine St, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless men in the Harrisburg area, also providing hot meals, life skills training, addiction recovery programs, and workforce readiness services. Fathers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Harrisburg area can call Bethesda Mission to inquire about shelter availability and program enrollment. Residents receive support transitioning to permanent housing and employment.
717-257-4442 · 611 Reily St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Provides emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, veteran housing programs, and supportive services for homeless and at-risk families in multiple Pennsylvania locations. Volunteers of America connects individuals to housing resources, employment support, and benefits counseling. Fathers experiencing homelessness or housing instability in PA can contact their nearest VOA program to ask about available emergency shelter and rehousing assistance.
717-236-1240 · 1520 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102