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"I have never had to ask for assistance in the past, your knowledge and guidance has been so helpful. I am grateful for your help, and appreciate all the work that you do."
— Quaker Valley Resident The Union Aid Society has been a "safety-net" for the Quaker Valley community for over one hundred years. We help our Quaker Valley neighbors find the assistance they need in an emergency. We can refer you to community resources as well as provide immediate relief. Our executive director is a licensed social worker and can help when you are experiencing a crisis. UTILITIES If you need help with your utility bills, first call your utility company and inquire about their low income Customer Assistance Program (CAP) or Universal Service Program. For further assistance with your utilities, call 412-741-9240 or contact us for more information. Duquesne Light 1-888-393-7600 http://www.duquesnelight.com Columbia Gas 1-800-537-7431 http://www.puc.state.pa.us/general/pdf/Columbia_Gas_USP.pdf HOUSING The Union Aid Society can help eligible Quaker Valley area residents with rent, mortgages or security deposits. Our subsidized apartment complex with 22 one-bedroom units is located at 511 Centennial Avenue, in Sewickley. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the Village business district and hospital. For more information call 412-741-9240 or contact us. FOOD If you are a resident of the Quaker Valley and are in immediate need of food for you and your family, the Union Aid Society can help. Call 412-741-9240 or contact us for more information. Sewickley Community Center Food Bank 15 Chadwick Street 412-741-5430 Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank http://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ Public Assistance https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/PGM/ASP/SC001.asp Meals on Wheels Lutheran Services Society 440 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15212 412-734-9330 MEDICAL NEEDS The Union Aid Society is here to help eligible Quaker Valley area residents with their medical costs. If you need help paying for prescriptions or medical care call 412-741-9240 or contact us for more information. Prescription Assistance Together Rx Access http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/ Partnership for Prescription Assistance 1-888-477-2669 http://www.pparx.org Children's Health Insurance Program http://www.chipcoverspakids.com/ Consumer Health Coalition If you are uninsured and need assistance in applying for public health programs (such as Medical Assistance or the Children's Health Insurance Program - CHIP), call the CHC helpline at 412-456-1877. http://consumerhealthcoalition.org/programs/get-help-now/ SCHOOL Back to School Quaker Valley area residents who qualify can receive gift cards for their school age children to help with back to school shopping. College Scholarship Available to qualified high school seniors from the Quaker Valley area. For more information about these programs call 412-741-9240 or contact us. CHILDCARE The Union Aid Society may be able to provide assistance to those Quaker Valley residents who need help with the cost of childcare. Call 412-741-9240 or contact us. Childcare Partnership http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/forchildren/childcareearlylearning/childcareworkssubsidizedchildcareprogram/index.htm 412-261-2273 800-362-3131 HOLIDAY PROGRAMS The Union Aid Society works with many community organizations to help during holidays. Thanksgiving Food Program The Union Aid Society provides eligible Quaker Valley families grocery store gift cards during this holiday. For more information about these programs call 412-741-9240 or contact us . Holiday Program The Union Aid Society, with our area partners, helps eligible Quaker Valley families prepare for the holidays. For more information about these programs call 412-741-9240 or contact us . SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS For more information about services for senior citizens, call 412-741-9240 or contact us for more information. ACCESS 412-562-5353 http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/CustomerInfo/ACCESS/tabid/121/Default.aspx Allegheny Link 1-866-730-2368 http://www.alleghenylink.com Area Office on Aging 412-350-5460 http://www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadults.aspx Faith in Action Volunteers providing services to seniors. 412-741-9622 ext. 135 Meals on Wheels Lutheran Services Society 440 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15212 412-734-9330 OPT (Older Person's Transportation) 412-350-5460 http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/ Valley Care Association 412-749-5257 http://www.valleycareassociation.org COUNSELING SERVICES Samaritan Counseling Center 412-741-7430 http://www.samaritancounseling.net Staunton Clinic 412-749-7341 http://www.heritagevalley.org/Facilities/StauntonClinic_Outpatient.aspx VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Crisis Center North 412-364-6728 http://www.crisiscenternorth.org Women’s Center & Shelter 412-687-8005 877-338-8255 http://www.wcspittsburgh.org/ |
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