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At times, individuals and families may find themselves unable to meet their most basic needs of sufficient food and safe shelter. Being without reliable transportation, trusted health care and dependable child care, can make keeping a job a daily challenge. And being unemployed or under-employed can make life extremely difficult.

Having basic needs met is the foundation for a better quality of life.

This section provides information and resources to help. 


New Voter Photo ID requirements

Voters in the U.S. general election on November 6 will be asked to show a form of current, valid photo ID in order to cast their ballots. Individuals without photo IDs can obtain one through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Please visit the Penn DOT site for details.