Helpful Links
C.A.N values the relationships built with other local organizations to provide quality social services and youth programs that are accessible, safe, and honor the dignity of each person.
Check out these links below for helpful information:
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DIAL PA 211: PA 211 is a 24/7 crisis hotline with information referrals on needs such as housing, food, employment, health, etc. If you are homeless, please call 211 and press 9 for housing.
Hotpads: Affordable rentals listed by zip code.
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce: Joining together in building a stronger community.
Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition: with resources such as Hound Packs, free community meals, Summer Learning Programs and a lot more can be found in the local resource guide.
Shippensburg Produce and Outreach: Is a fresh food bank that distributes fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, eggs, milk, cheese, etc
Tri County Community Action Program: Offers case management services to help clients work toward self-sufficiency in areas such as housing, transportation, food insecurities, employment, etc.
Veterans Guide: Join Over 14,000 Veterans – Get Exclusive Monthly Insights.
Veteran Mental Health Rating Review Tool: Get a clearer picture how your disability may be affecting your daily life.
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Program Overview
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How PHH Works
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Ways to Donate
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Eligibility
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Adams Electric Requirements
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Agency Requirements
For nearly 40 years, Project Helping Hand (PHH) has been able to help keep the lights on for members in need. PHH is a voluntary member contribution program, which provides limited funding – payable through community agencies throughout the co-op’s service territory – to those who need help paying their electric bills.
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Average number of consumer-members assisted per year: 200
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Average number of members who donate through the Round Up program: 4,500
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Amount that the co-op distributes annually from PHH: $50,000
Find more information about the
New Hope Ministries Hardship Fund.
Find Assistance Agencies near you.
Meet The Need has partnered with the Wash n Whirl of Shippensburg to host a Free Laundry Night on the third Wednesday of every month to provide a location to do just that.
You may qualify if you are eligible for public assistance programs like the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others. You may also qualify based on your income.
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Internet Essentials: 75/10 Mbps internet service for just $14.95 a month.
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Internet Essentials Plus: 100/20 Mbps internet service for just $29.95 a month.
Qualifying assistance programs for Internet Essentials
you may need to submit one document from this list:
• MEDICAID: card or most recent eligibility letter for any member of your household.
• Public housing assistance documentation such as your lease, housing assistance payment (HAP) contract, or eligibility documentation from HUD.
• SNAP: letter indicating you are approved for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
• TANF: eligibility letter for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
• SSI: eligibility letter for Supplemental Security Income.
• NSLP/Head Start: copy of a letter indicating current participation in the National School Lunch Program or Head Start, with your child's name, the school name, and the address of where you are requesting service.
• LIHEAP: letter confirming your eligibility for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
• WIC: eligibility letter for the Women, Infants, and Children program.
• FEDERAL PELL GRANT: documentation from your institution’s financial aid office.
• VA PENSION: veterans pension eligibility determination letter from the Veterans Administration
• Tribal assistance eligibility letter, including TTANF, FDPIR, etc.
• Qualify based on your income: You can also qualify for Internet Essentials based on your income. You may need to submit a federal, state or tribal tax return, Social Security benefit statement or other retirement / pension benefit statement to qualify.