Bridging the Gap to Essential Community Resources
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We currently serve families who own their own home who have a chronically ill child that are school age (21st birthday at the end of the school year) or younger in the following areas, a 25 mile radius of Gilbertsville, PA.
- Northern Chester County
- Southeastern Berks County
- Northern Montgomery County
- Southern Lehigh County
You must reside in one of the following areas:
Chester County
- Charlestown Twp
- Phoenixville Borough
- Spring City Borough
- East Coventry Twp
- Schuylkill Twp
- East Nantmeal Twp
- East Pikeland Twp
- South Coventry Twp
- East Vincent Twp
- West Pikeland Twp
- North Coventry Twp
- West Vincent Twp
Montgomery County
- Collegeville Borough
- Royersford Borough
- Limerick Twp
- Trappe Borough
- Lower Pottsgrove Twp
- Upper Providence Twp
- Lower Providence Twp
The YWH Call Center, accessed by dialing 610-278-3522, is the central door where homeless families and individuals can seek assistance from YWH. Callers are screened through the Call Center and then, pending eligibility, referred to one of three HRC’s in the county, Pottstown being one.
First Time Home Buyer
Credit Counseling
Home Modification (Access)
Senior Citizen Home Maintenance
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Know Your Money Classes
Fuel Assistance
please contact the 24-hour National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 if you suspect or a victim of human trafficking.
Primarily, IM ABLE Adaptive Equipment Grants are awarded to individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral challenges residing in the Mid-Atlantic region, providing adaptive sports gear and group fitness programs. At times, we will award grants to organizations whose mission aligns with ours (see eligibility requirements below). Our purpose is to unleash the potential in physically challenged children and adults to be more active, enjoy the benefits of physical fitness, and spend more time in the great outdoors.
For Individuals
Award criterion for individuals is primarily based on the following variables:
- Residence in the mid-Atlantic region, defined as the following states: PA, NJ, MD, DE, DC, and NY. Due to limited funding, we are unable to consider applications outside of these states.
- Consideration of the physical condition, limitations, and potential of the applicant.
- Financial challenges or hardship.
- A demonstrated commitment by the candidate to become more active.
Grant applications for individuals should include: a brief biography which details the disability of the applicant, three letters of reference (including at least one from a medical professional), and proof of income.
IM ABLE Inclusive Fitness Grants are awarded to individuals who are looking to take part in the fitness programs offered at our facilities but may be limited by financial hardship. Our purpose is to unleash the potential in physically challenged children and adults to be more active and to enjoy the benefits of physical fitness.
Need help? Call our 24-hour Hotline: 1‑800‑642‑3150 OR Text “HOPE” to 85511
LEGAL ASSISTANCE, please contact Legal Aid of Southeastern PA at 1-877-429-5994
To those clients who need help paying for PECO, PPL, or MET-ED, please apply for assistance through LIHEAP
Long Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for individuals who reside in long term care facilities. In Pennsylvania, these include nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living facilities, domiciliary care homes, and adult daily living centers.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman:
- Resolves complaints made by or for consumers of long-term care facilities
- Educates consumers and long-term care providers about rights and good care practices
- Promotes community involvement through volunteer opportunities
- Provides information to the public on nursing homes and other long-term care facilities and services, residents’ rights and legislative and policy issues
- Advocates for residents’ rights and quality care in nursing homes, personal care, assisted living, domiciliary care homes, and adult daily living centers.
- Promotes the development of citizen organizations, family councils and resident councils
CARIE’s Philadelphia Ombudsman Program CARIE’s Philadelphia Ombudsman program serves consumers in long-term care settings in Center City, North Central, South, South West, and West Philadelphia.
To contact an ombudsman at CARIE call:
Philadelphia: 215-545-5724
CARIE’s Montgomery County Ombudsman Program serves consumers in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County: 610-860-5050
You may also call us at 1-800-356-3606 or contact us online.
Center in the Park’s Ombudsman Program serves consumers in long-term care located in Northeast and Northwest Philadelphia.
To contact an ombudsman at Center in the Park call 215-844-1829.
If you need to find an ombudsman in your area, please call CARIE at 215-545-5724 or 610-860-5050 or email at ombudsman@carie.org.