Helpful Resources for People Impacted by the Coronavirus

A list of resources follows for use by consumers and businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. PHFA will expand this list over time, so please check back often.

HOUSING-RELATED INFORMATION

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Department of Veteran Affairs and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have partnered to create a housing assistance website to help homeowners and renters during the coronavirus pandemic. It offers useful resources for homeowners, renters and landlords.
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness has developed a step-by-step guide for people who are at risk of eviction. It also includes resources for landlords who are losing income during the pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has introduced the Find Shelter tool, a resource to search for facilities that provide shelter, clothing, health clinics, and food pantries for people in need.
PHFA provides helpful 10/18 - COVID-19 Q&A - Updated for rental residents and property owners.
PHFA provides helpful COVID-19 Guidance for Rental Residents Updated 10/12 during COVID-19.
Here is a list of COVID-19 Helpful Resources for Residents that may be helpful for renters, provided by PHFA.
Lots of helpful information for renters, landlords, and homeowners provided by the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. Includes information about rights and benefits for renters and homeowners, as well as a landlord toolkit.
Resources Guide for PHFA mortgage customers but also helpful for all homeowners. Includes useful information about topics like home repairs, taxes, utilities and more.
Foreclosure prevention information from PHFA.
Coronavirus-related information, guidelines, and notices published by state housing finance agencies, the Trump Administration, the CDC, HUD, and other state entities.
A Coronavirus resource page provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A resource page addressing tenant concerns provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC

Persevere PA is a free counseling program for people who want help dealing with the stress and anxiety brought on by the current pandemic. It is a helpline with caring counselors who are available 24/7. Read the English and Spanish flyers for more information.
“Your Money: A Hub for Help During the Coronavirus Crisis,” an article by the New York Times that covers government benefits, free services and financial strategies.
How to protect yourself financially from the impact of the coronavirus, from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
How to access emergency food assistance during COVID-19 mitigation.
For people in immediate need of food assistance, Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free Pennsylvania are hubs of information for where people can get assistance locally in their communities.
Resources for Pennsylvanians during the Coronavirus pandemic from the PA Department of Health.
PA Department of Education guidance on COVID-19, including where to access free meals for children.
If you're looking for a job, the state Department of Labor and Industry has launched a portal offering COVID-19 employment opportunities.
For workers impacted by COVID-19, including workers compensation information, visit the Department of Labor and Industry website.
Visit http://www.uc.pa.gov to apply for unemployment benefits.
PA Department of Health and Human Services to apply for benefits.
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs.

RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS

COVID-19 funding sources for nonprofits provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Associations.