Montgomery County, PA

Established in 1977, they promote improved access to economic, educational, social and cultural opportunities for low-income individuals and families in Montgomery County, especially those of Spanish-speaking background.

Agape Improvement and Development Corporation
376 East Moore Street
PO Box 212
Norristown, PA 19404-0212
Phone: (610) 279-9597
Hombuyer Counseling: (610) 279-2590
Fax: (215) 784-9339

Established in 1993 this organization is funded through donations and grants. Its function is to provide homeownership counseling, youth programs, computer classes and operate a food and clothing pantry. Some of the counseling available is one-on-one family life, budget/credit, home maintenance, and first time homebuyers. Home visitations are also available.

American Red Cross
1878 Markley Street
Norristown, PA 19401
**24 Hour Emergency Number**: 215-299-4000
Phone: (610) 272-6800
Fax: (610) 278-5028

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, with provided relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

ASSETS (A Service for Self-Employment Training & Support)
3 East Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-3520
Fax: (610) 272-7802

This organization was established in 1996 and is funded by foundations, corporations, individuals, and churches. Its purpose is to offer a 13 week training course for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs.

Baptist Children’s Services
373 East Main Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
Phone: (610) 489-0395
Fax: (610) 454-0507

This organization provides group homes, a diagnostic evaluation center and family counseling.

Boyertown Area Multi-Service, Inc.
301 West Spring Street
Boyertown, PA 19512-1027
Phone: (610) 367-6957
Fax: (610) 367-0211

This Agency, funded by the area Agency on Aging, United Way and Memberships was established in 1973. The services available are emergency food, Meals on Wheels for Senior Citizens, SHARE food program, and a food cupboard. They offer energy management in the form of Project Good Neighbor, LIHEAP applications, and Crisis fuel. They also have rental assistance and FEMA funds.

CADCOM - Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission
113 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 277-6363
Fax: (610) 277-2123

Established in 1966 as a anti-poverty action agency this organization is funded by federal, state and local funds as well as corporate and private distribution. Some of the services offered are emergency food, clothing, personal supplies and household items. Food and nutritional services are offered as well as emergency housing, rental assistance, landlord-tenant counseling, mortgage counseling, energy assistance and first time home buyers assistance. Other services offered are family needs assessment, parental skills, weatherization program, budget/credit counseling, life skills and employment training.

Catholic Social Services
353 East Johnson Highway
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 279-7372
Fax: (610) 270-0626

Organized in 1963 and funded by Catholic Charities Appeal, this is a multi-service organization that offers counseling in basic job search skills, family needs assessment, parenting and life skills. They also offer emergency services consisting of food, clothing, household items and mortgage assistance. Other programs include Landlord/Tenant counseling, home visitations and general weatherization.

Children’s Aid Society
1314 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 279-2755
Fax: (610) 279-5447

Organized in 1885 and funded by the County, Community, Grants, and United Way this organization offers Community Counseling, Foster Care and Group homes for adolescents. They are an active partner in the Norristown Family Center, Family Service System Reform and are developing a new Family Center in North Penn. They also have a Helpline Center Office in Lansdale serving the North Penn Community.

Church on The Mall/Interfaith Care/CADCOM
Plymouth Meeting Mall
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone: (610) 828-0828
Fax: (610) 828-0828

This State funded organization offers Emergency Food, Clothing, Household Items and Referrals to Other Agencies that provide additional Services.

Circle Lodge, Inc.
Stanbridge and Sterigere Streets
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-1280
Fax: (610) 275-7849

Founded in 1982, Circle Lodge is a state-licensed Community Residential Rehabilitation Program serving individuals with mental illness, preparing them for independent community living. Their Alumni Program provides continuing assistance to all those who have lived at Circle Lodge.

Cluster Outreach Center
137 Walnut Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 970-5995

Established in 1971, this organization is funded by the United Way, Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, Community individuals, groups and businesses. Serving the needy of the Greater Pottstown Area through job placement assistance, one-on-one life skills counseling, emergency services consisting of food cupboard, soup kitchen, clothing, household items and furniture. They also offer rental assistance, senior housing repair project and home visitations.

Colonial Neighborhood Council
107 East 4^th Street
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: (610) 828-6595
Fax: (610) 828-6595

Funded in part by Aging and Adult Services, Foundations, Churches, Companies, and Membership drives, this organization was established in 1967. Services offered are assistance with job placement, first time home buying, rental assistance, food distribution, emergency funds for electric and water bills and "Meals on Wheels".

Community Housing Services, Inc.
311 N. Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: (215) 362-5250
Fax: (215) 362-5376

Established in 1983 and funded by Governments, Foundations, Civic Organizations, Businesses, Churches and Individuals this agency provides affordable housing and self sufficiency services for low and moderate income people. Some of the services provided are job search and interviewing skills, training referrals and GED preparation, counseling in family and parenting skills, housing laws, landlord/tenant disputes, budgeting and home maintenance. Emergency services offered are food, clothing, household items, furniture, transitional shelter for men, women and children, families and victims of domestic violence. Programs also offered are rental assistance, Lease Purchase Program, and First Time Homebuyers Program. Home Visitations are provided when needed.

Community Interfaith (Central Presbyterian Church)
900 West Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-2732
Fax: (610) 277-5916

Founded in 1970 and funded by a Grant and donations, this organization provides emergency food, clothing, and heating oil.

Department of Public Welfare, Montgomery County Assistance Office
1950 Calamia Drive
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 270-3500
Fax: (610) 270-1678

19 North Charlotte Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 327-5666

The Montgomery County Assistance Office falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Income Maintenance. Its function is to administer the operations of Cash Assistance, Food Stamp Program, Medical Assistance, and the Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). There are two offices serving Montgomery County, one in Norristown and one in Pottstown.

Fair Housing Council of Montgomery County
105 E. Glenside Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
Phone: (215) 576-7711
Fax: (215) 576-1509
Email: FAIRHOUS@libertynet.org
www.fairhousingmontco.org

The Council is a private, non profit agency funded by County Community Development Block Grant Program, HUD, Fair Housing Initiatives Program and Private contributions and was established in 1990. Its function is to combat housing discrimination in Montgomery County and provide education on fair housing rights, complaint intake and resolution, advocacy, referrals, 1st Time Homebuying information and weekly Homeseekers List.

Family Services
3125 Ridge Pike
Eagleville, PA 19403
Phone: (610) 630-2111

Established in 1900 as a Social Service Agency offering one-on-one and group counseling and assistance with Parenting Skills and Family life skills.

Family Services/PROJECT HOPE
3125 Ridge Pike
Eagleville, PA 19403
Phone: (610) 630-2111

Established in 1900 as a Social Service Agency offering Client and Family needs assessment, Psychological Evaluation, Life Skills Counseling and rental assistance when funds are available. Presently specializing in HIV/AIDS Counseling.

Genesis Housing Corporation
208 DeKalb Street, Suite 212
PO Box 1675
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-4357
Fax: (610) 275-1357
Web: www.genesishousing.org
Email: info@genesishousing.org

Established in 1994 as a Non-profit Community Development Corporation dedicated to affordable housing, this organization acquires and rehabs homes for first-time homebuyers. Services offered also include classroom and one-on-one counseling on budget, credit, mortgages, grants and the home buying process. County, state and federal funds along with foundation and corporate support fund this organization. Programs include First-Time Homebuyers, Targeted Owner-Occupied Rehab and Certified Housing Counseling.

Grace’s Kitchen
603 East Elm Street
PO Box 1027
Norristown, PA 19403
Phone: (610) 277-3316

This organization is funded by CADCOM and operates a Food Cupboard every third Wednesday of the Month.

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County
848 Cherry Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 278-7710
Fax: (610) 278-1634

Established in 1989 and funded by Grants and donations, this organization helps to create affordable housing for families in need. They offer Counseling in Life Skills including one-on-one Counseling in Budget/Credit, Home Maintenance, Mortgage, and First Time Homebuyers Program.

Hedwig House Inc.
904 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 279-4400
Fax: (610) 279-7968

Funded by Contracts with Montgomery County Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Drug and Alcohol and established in 1975 to help individuals with Psychiatric Rehabilitation through housing support services, counseling and home visitations.

IIndian Valley Housing Corporation
201 Main Street
P.O. Box 64183
Souderton, PA 18964
Phone: (215) 723-8750
Fax: (215) 723-3357

Founded in 1989 and funded through fees for services, contributions, Foundation Grants, and County Grants, this organization provides transitional housing units with supportive services. They also provide information and referrals to other agencies on all aspects of housing.

Indian Valley Interfaith Hospitality Network
PO Box 64183
Souderton, PA 18964
Phone: (215) 721-1299
Fax: (215) 721-3357

Established in 1998 to provide emergency Housing for Women, Women and Children, Families and Victims of Domestic Violence, with supportive services. The Indian Valley Network is a program of Indian Valley Housing Corporation.

Indian Valley Opportunity Center
75 W. Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
Phone: (215) 723-5430

Established in 1970 and funded in part by North Penn United Way, Pennsylvania Department of Education and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to help provide language and cultural bridging and basic education services to low income adults. Services include Adult Literacy, GED preparation, English as second language, and basic job search skills. Individual needs assessment, family action planning, referrals to utility assistance services, food distribution, nutritional classes, and bilingual social work staff are among the other services offered.

Inter-Faith Housing Alliance (formerly known as Inter-Faith of Ambler)
31 South Spring Garden Street
PO Box 141
Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 628-2334
Emergency Services: (215) 646-0120
Fax: (215) 643-5194

Organized in 1989 to provide temporary shelter for families in need with supportive services. Funded by Religious Community individuals, Foundations, Corporations, and local fund raisers.
This organization runs two additional programs:
1   Inter-Faith Hospitality Network of Ambler
    Phone: (215) 628-4009
    Fax: (215) 643-5194
    Organized in 1989 to provide temporary shelter for families in need with supportive services.

2.. HOPE Gardens
    Phone: (215) 628-2334
    This program provides 8 apartments of transitional housing with supportive services.

Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Main Line
PO Box 498
Norristown, PA 19404
Phone: (610) 277-0977
Fax: (610) 277-9263

Established in 1991 and funded by Congregations, Grants and Donations, the function of this organization is to provide a 90 day shelter program for woman with or without children in houses through Main Line Churches. Job placement assistance, furniture and meals are available to clients.

Keystone Hospice
8765 Stenton Avenue
Wyndmoor, PA. 19038
Phone: (215) 836-2440
Fax: (215) 836-2448

Established in 1995, Keystone Hospice provides exceptional care with emphasis on quality, compassion and spirituality. Programs include home hospice care for children and adults, day and respite care, personal care for those who need housing along with supervised medical care, and residential hospice care in Keystone House. Keystone's comprehensive approach includes nursing care, home health aides, services of a medical social worker and chaplain, bereavement counseling and physical, occupational, speech and music therapies.

Laurel House
PO Box 764
Norristown, PA 19404
*24 Hour HOTLINE* : 1-800-642-3150
Administration Office: (610) 277-1860
Ambler Office: (215) 283-6035
Fax: (610) 275-4018 & (610) 277-6425
Email: LAURELHAUS@aol.com

Established in 1981 and funded by PCADV, United Way, Foundations, Corporations, and Government Grants, they operate The Montgomery County Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims, offering emergency shelter and meals to women, women and children and victims of domestic violence. In addition, one-on-one and Group Counseling is offered in job search skills, family action plans, parenting, substance abuse, budget/credit and home maintenance. Other emergency services offered include food, clothing and household items.

Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard
Jenkintown United Methodist Church
Summit Avenue and Walnut Street
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 886-7250

Established in 1985 and funded through the Jenkintown United Methodist Church Members and a grant from CADCOM, this organization operates a food cupboard every Thursday from 12 noon to 2 pm to distribute food to needy families.

Lower Merion Affordable Housing Corporation
915 Montgomery Avenue
Suite 304
Narberth, PA 19072
Phone: (610) 667-2668
Fax: (610) 617-8847

Established in 1989 and funded by the Lower Merion Township this organization offers HUD funded programs including a first time homebuyers program, a lease purchase program, rehabilitation program and special need program for the elderly as well as rental units.

Manna on Main Street (Interfaith Community Service)
514 West Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: (215) 855-5454

Founded in 1983 and funded by United Way, Grant for Wages, and the Community, this organization operates a food cupboard and soup kitchen. Emergency services are offered for food, household items and furniture (emergency housing is available during winter months). Job placement assistance is offered. Rental and energy assistance is also available.

Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA
Montgomery County Project SHARE
538 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 272-7997
Fax: (610) 272-8241
Email: mcps@mhasp.org

Established in 1988 and funded by the Montgomery County office of Mental Health. MHASP advocates for better services and treatment for people with mental illness, as well as promoting research and education to prevent mental illness. Job placement assistance and one-on-one Employment counseling are available, as well as one-on-one Counseling in Life skills and Housing issues. Referral and information about county services as well as social and recreational activities.

Milestones Community Healthcare
614 North Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Phone: (215) 884-5566
Fax: (215) 885-1746

Funded by the County, Amerisource and other insurers, this organization provides partial hospitalization, outpatient drug and alcohol counseling and adult residential services for mentally ill adults. Included in the services offered are psychological evaluation, substance abuse assessment, one-on-one family and substance abuse counseling.

Missionaries of Charity
630 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 272-8248

Established in 1984 and funded through voluntary donations, this organization has emergency food service. Emergency clothing and household items are given when available. They operate a soup kitchen and have emergency shelter available for women and children (boys up to 5 years of age).

Montgomery County Association for the Blind
212 North Main Street
North Wales, PA 19454
Phone: (215) 661-9800
Fax: (215) 661-9888
Web: www.mcab.org
Email: mcab@mcab.org

Funded by private contributions, corporate contributions, foundation grants, special events, endowments, and bequests this organization was established in 1945. Their purpose is to provide services to people who are blind or vision impaired and to support efforts in the prevention of blindness. They offer job search and placement assistance, social services related to the adjustment to blindness, support groups, counseling related to vision loss, home visitations, technology training, active volunteer program, recreational activities and children's summer day camp.

Montgomery County Housing Authority
104 W. Main Street, Suite 1
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-5720
Fax: (610) 275-0889

Established in 1937 and funded by HUD, the main purpose includes provision of Federal Subsidies for rental assistance and first time homebuyers program as well as social services for clients.

Montgomery County MH/MR/D&A
(Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Drug & Alcohol)
Court House
PO Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404
Phone: (610) 278-3642
Fax: (610) 278-3683

Funded by the County, this organization provides services and support to persons with disabilities. The services include job search and interviewing skills, family needs assessment, psychological evaluation, substance abuse assessment, group and one-on-one counseling on landlord/tenant issues, substance abuse. Also available are rental assistance and home visitations.

Montgomery County office of Aging & Adult Services
(Central Office)
Human Services Center
1430 DeKalb Street
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Phone: (610) 278-3601
Fax: (610) 278-3769

Established in 1975 and funded by Federal, State and County funds, this Human Services Agency has six offices to assist low income adults and the families of aging or disabled adults. Some of the services provided are assistance in finding job training, transitional housing, coordinating care plans, and counseling on budgets. Utility payments, rent and mortgage assistance is available to those who qualify under HAP (Housing Assistance Program).

Montgomery County office of Aging & Adult Services
(Eastern District Office)
102 York Road
Suite 303
Willow Grove, PA 19090-3283
Phone: (215) 784-5413

Established in 1975 and funded by Federal, State and County funds, this Human Services Agency has six offices to assist low income adults and the families of aging or disabled adults. Some of the services provided are a transitional housing, assistance in finding job training, coordinating care plans and counseling on budgets. Utility payments, rent and mortgage assistance is available under HAP (Housing Assistance Program) to those who qualify.

Montgomery County office of Aging & Adult Services
(Lower Merion District Office)
9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (610) 527-7962

Established in 1975 and funded by Federal, State and County funds, this Human Services Agency has six offices to assist low income adults and the families of aging or disabled adults. Some of the services provided are transitional housing, assistance in finding job training, coordinating care plans, and counseling on budgets. Utility payments, rent and mortgage assistance are available to those who qualify under HAP (Housing Assistance Program).

Montgomery County office of Aging & Adult Services
(North Penn District Office)
421 West Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: (215) 361-7931

Established in 1975 and funded by Federal, State and County funds, this Human Services Agency has six offices to assist low income adults and the families of aging or disabled adults. Some of the services provided are a transitional housing, assistance in finding job training, coordinating care plans, and counseling on budgets. Utility payments, rent and mortgage assistance is available under HAP (Housing Assistance Program) to those who qualify.

Montgomery County office of Aging & Adult Services
(Upper Perkiomen District Office)
452 Penn Street
Pennsburg, PA 19464
Phone: (215) 679-4112

Established in 1975 and funded by Federal, State and County funds, this Human Services Agency has six offices to assist low income adults and the families of aging or disabled adults. Some of the services provided are transitional housing, assistance in finding job training, coordinating care plans, and counseling on budgets. Utility payments, rent and mortgage assistance is available under HAP (Housing Assistance Program) to those who qualify.

Montgomery County Office of Aging & Adult Services
(Western District Office)
260 High Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 327-9203

Established in 1975 and funded by Federal, State and County funds, this Human Services Agency has six offices to assist low income adults and the families of aging or disabled adults. Some of the services provided are assistance in finding job training, transitional housing, coordinating care plans, and counseling on budgets. Utility payments, rent and mortgage assistance to those who qualify is available under HAP (Housing Assistance Program).

Montgomery County Office of Aging & Adult Services
(Ambler Office)
45 Forest Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 542-5025

Established in 1975 and funded by Federal, State and County funds, this Human Services Agency has six offices to assist low income adults and the families of aging or disabled adults. Some of the services provided are assistance in finding job training, transitional housing, coordinating care plans, and counseling on budgets. Utility payments, rent and mortgage assistance to those who qualify is available under HAP (Housing Assistance Program).

Nehemiah’s Way
217 East Montgomery Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
Phone: (215) 699-8830
Fax: (215) 699-8835

Organized in 1993 and funded by Private donations. This organization provides up to two years of support services and transitional housing for women survivors of domestic violence and their children. Some of the services offered are case management, parenting skills, support group, and individual counseling.

New Choices
Montgomery County Community College
340 DeKalb Pike; PH 170
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Central Campus: (215) 619-7390
West Campus: (610) 718-1803
Fax: (215) 641-6441
Email: NMELLON@ADMIN.MC3,EDU or NewChoices@admin.mc3,edu

New Choices / New Options is a free career-development, job training and personal growth program for single parents and displaced homemakers who must return to work because of divorce, separation, spouse's death or low income. The six-week program offers a 20-hour introductory computer class, confidence building skills, career exploration and planning, and individual job placement assistance. The goal is to promote economic self-sufficiency with an emphasis on high wage/high skilled careers. Day and evening sessions are offered in the fall and spring semesters at both the Central (Blue Bell) and West (Pottstown) campuses.

New Hope Baptist Church
204-06 East Oak Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-1392
Fax: (610) 275-1395

Funded by the Congregation, the Church operates a Clothing Service and food cupboard on Tuesday from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm.

Norristown Ministries Hospitality Center
21 West Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 277-1321
Fax: (610) 277-6463

Founded in 1983 by a faith-based coalition of congregation in the greater Norristown area. Provides a safe environment and counseling service for the disadvantaged, needy, underprivileged and daytime homeless individuals.

Norristown Family Center
Human Services Building
201 E. Fornance Street
Norristown, PA 19401-3444
Phone: (610) 270-0567
Fax: (610) 270-8008

Established in 1993 and funded in part by state, county, Norristown Area School District as well as other private/public sources. This organization operates a free voluntary primary prevention collaborative venture to strengthen families with children aged 0-5 in the Norristown area. Some of the services offered are play and support groups, case management, Reading Is Fundamental book programs, parenting education through Parents As Teachers model incorporated and Denver II developmental screenings. Also provided, frequently through collaborated efforts, are workshops on self-sufficiency, wellness, financial/personal management etc., tutoring and counseling.

North Penn Interagency Consortium
306 Madison Avenue
Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: (215) 362-8422
Fax: (215) 368-3112

Funded by Montgomery County Aging and Adult Services, this agency is a professional network of agencies serving the health and human service needs of families in the North Penn area of the County. Their function is to refer people to the appropriate agency for the help they need.

Northwestern Human Services of Montgomery County
400 North Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: (215) 368-2022
Fax: (215) 855-6454

This Community Center is an Agency funded by Montgomery County Mental Health, Retardation and Drug and Alcohol Programs. The agency offers Psychological evaluation, Substance abuse assessment and Psychiatric intensive case management resource coordination. Also offered are one-on-one and group counseling on family life skills, substance abuse, pre-natal, and adoption services. Assistance with Community residential rehabilitation (psychiatric), Personal Care home (psychiatric), and Community living arrangements for mentally challenged are available as well as student assistance programs for local school districts.

Pennsylvania Low Income Housing Coalition
2 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Phone: (215) 576-7044
Fax: (215) 887-8638

Established in 1985 and funded by membership dues and grants, this organization provides information and statewide advocacy to expand resources for affordable housing.

Patrician Society of Central Norristown
121 East Chestnut Street
Norristown, PA 19401-3905
Phone: (610) 272-6316
Fax: (610) 272-3070

Established in 1981 and funded by private donations, this agency provides emergency food, a food cupboard, food distribution and meal vouchers. They will also make referrals to other agencies that can best help with other needs.

Precious Life Ministries
3 East Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 272-7802
Fax: (610) 272-7802

Established in 1997 and subsidized by the State and County, this childcare center offers emergency child care services.

Project Outreach
410 Washington Street
Royersford, PA 19468
Phone: (610) 948-5111

Project Outreach was established in 1983 and is funded by 21 local churches, a completely volunteer organization that operates a weekly food cupboard. Rental assistance is available and information about other agencies providing social services is made available.

Redevelopment Authority for the County of Montgomery
104 W. Main Street, Suite 2
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-5300
Fax: (610) 275-5145

Established in 1945 as an independent governmental agency and funded with Federal, State and County funds, this agency provides assistance to townships and boroughs in stimulating economic revitalization and aiding in the provision of affordable housing. There is a fee for their Mortgage Counseling service.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Glasgow and Walnut Streets
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 232-5044
Phone (610) 385-3513

This food program is funded by CADCOM (Community Action Development of Montgomery County). Emergency food service is offered as well as a food cupboard and food distribution. Meals are provided through participation in Community Meals in the Pottstown area at First Presbyterian Church on Evans Street.

The Salvation Army of Norristown
533 Swede Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-9225
Fax: (610) 275-1323

The Salvation Army offers counseling in job search and training referrals, family needs assessment, family action planning, parenting skills, substance abuse assessment, and budgeting and credit. Emergency services for food and clothing are offered, along with a food cupboard, nutrition classes, emergency shelter for women and children, men, families, victims of domestic violence.

Two separate homeless shelter facilities:
a) Six week comprehensive shelter program for families
b) Overnight shelter for men

The Salvation Army of Pottstown
137 King Street
PO Box 378
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 326-1621
Fax: (610) 326-8606

Established in 1891 and funded by donations, private grants and government funding the Salvation Army offers support services including financial aid, soup kitchen, shelter for homeless families, one-on-one counseling in family living and parenting skills.

Senior Adult Activity Center (SAAC) of Indian Valley
259 North Second Street
Souderton, PA 18964
Phone: (215) 723-5841
Fax: (215) 723-6575

Established in 1967 and funded by the County, United Way and individual contributions, this organization offers a wide variety of activities and services to age 55+ adults such as exercise classes, educational programs, dancing, trips, card parties, musical opportunities, tax preparation, legal aid, medical screenings, crafts, one-on-one counseling, daily lunch and various support groups. The Meals on Wheels program for the Indian Valley is coordinated and delivered utilizing a large number of volunteers. Transportation to and from the center is provided through Transnet at minimal cost. A separate full-service facility, the Adult Day Services Center is adjacent to SAAC of IV and is administrated by the North Penn Visiting Nurse Association. It has a range of health, rehabilitation and social services for those elderly or handicapped persons who may need daytime care or supervision.

Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County
536 George Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 275-1960
Fax: (610) 275-0878

Established in 1965 and funded by the Federal, State, and County governments as well as the United Way and individual donations, this organization offers services for the elderly. The services offered include job search, job training and placement, as well as emergency food, clothing, household items, furniture, a food cupboard, nutrition classes, food distribution, meals, energy conservation and home visitations.

Senior Citizens Center of Ardmore
117 Ardmore Avenue
PO Box 69
Ardmore, PA 19003
Phone: (610) 642-9370
Fax: (610) 642-8873

Established over 25 years ago, this organization is funded by the Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services, the United Way, Lower Merion Township, Bryn Mawr Hospital and the Community. The services offered are emergency food, home visitations, referrals to other agencies, and assistance with entitlements by the centers social worker. Member benefits include free medical screenings, on-site Nurse, free legal advice, tax preparation, daily catered lunch, free and low cost activities. Among the activities offered are educational programs, computer classes, massage therapy, lectures and seminars, day and overnight trips, dancing, a pinochle group, billiards, exercise classes, and arts and crafts. Transportation to and from the Center and weekly grocery shopping trips can be provided at a minimal cost.

Upper Merion Baptist Church
585 General Steuben Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: (610) 265-1814
Fax: (610) 265-7119

Established in 1846 and funded by the Congregation, and private donations, a food cupboard and food distribution, as well as a one night stay at a motel in emergency situations is offered. Security deposit, rental assistance and other help are given on a case by case basis where no help is available from agencies.

Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc.
18 W. Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 277-0932
Fax: (610) 277-6386

Established in 1974 and funded by the Government, United Way, Foundations and Corporate donations, this non-profit organization provides supportive services to all victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes. One-on-one and Group Counseling is provided to assist with family action plans and safety planning for abused children and the non-offending parent.

Western Montgomery County MR Case Management Office
364 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 326-7510
Fax: (610) 326-8198

This is a satellite office of Montgomery County MH/MR/D&A Programs, primarily serving the western half of Montgomery County. This office provides early intervention case management services to eligible children ages birth through two and case management services to eligible persons with mental retardation. Services include information about and linkage to county-funded early intervention services and community based services (such as day-programs, employment services, in-home services, residential services, and social / recreational services) to persons with mental retardation.

Willow Grove Community Development Corporation
PO Box 1097
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone: (215) 443-7320
Fax: (215) 443-7135

This organization was established in 1990 and is funded through Government programs, private foundations and corporate sponsors. The function of this agency is to help in providing affordable rental housing, assistance to first time homebuyers, budget and credit counseling.

Willow Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church
1576 Fairview Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone: (215) 572-7152

This Community service organization of the Church was established in 1991 and is funded by the Church and Community. They offer emergency food, clothing, and a Food Cupboard and food distribution.

Women’s Center of Montgomery County
101 Washington Lane
Suite WC-1
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 885-5020
Fax: (215) 885-5126

Established in 1976 and funded by Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the United Way and individual donations this organization’s concerns are women’s rights and domestic violence. Among the services they provide are a violence hotline, emergency food, clothing, household items, furniture, financial assistance, as well as Counseling in family life skills, domestic violence, legal advocacy and court accompaniment.

Women’s Advocacy Project
Women’s Center of Montgomery County
Court House Plaza; Suite 400
18 West Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: (610) 279-1548
Fax: (610) 279-7740

This organization was established in 1986 and is funded by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the United Way, public and private donations. Its function is to provide support and help in finding shelter for women in physical danger. The Project operates a 24 hour hotline for abused women. They also provide one-on-one and group counseling on life skills, legal options, and Community education programs. Court accompiament is available for abused women seeking protection through the courts.

Women’s Center of Montgomery County
555 High Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 970-9363 Phone: (610) 970-7364
Fax: (610) 970-0705

This agency was established in 1976 and is funded by United Way, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and private contributions. Its function is to provide assistance to women and children in abusive relationships. The services provided are one-on-one and group counseling, emergency clothing, household items, furniture, shelter and transitional shelter for women, women and children and victims of domestic violence.

Women’s Resource Center
PO Box 596
Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (610) 687-6415
Fax: (610) 687-2967

Established in 1975 and funded by donations, grants and memberships, this organization provides one-on-one and group counseling as well as referrals to other agencies.

YMCA of Pottstown
315 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 323-1888
Fax: (610) 323-5430

Established in 1908 and funded by the United Way, government grants and contributions, this Women’s membership movement is dedicated to the empowerment of women and their families and the elimination of racism. The services provided include Adult Literacy program, Parent support groups, referrals to other agencies and Golden Agers Socialization Group.

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