If you are in need of assistance with rent or utilities or facing eviction, please contact the following agencies:

Salvation Army
(610) 373-5208
Utilities Assistance
Assistance to prevent homelessness through rental assistance, mortgage assistance, utility assistance to prevent shut-off
Assistance with rent & utilities to move people experiencing homelessness into private housing
Human Relations Commission
(610) 655-6141
First month's rent or security deposit assistance for apartments located within the City of Reading
Utility assistance for the City of Reading
Limited financial assistance to eligible city residents facing eviction
Landlord / tenant Disputes
Fair Housing Complaints

Family Promise
(610) 373-3323
First month's rent or security deposit assistance for apartments located in Berks County, outside the City of Reading
Utility assistance for Berks County, outside the City of Reading
Limited financial assistance to eligible Berks County residents facing eviction

BCAP
(610) 376-6571
Mortgage Diversion Program for those who are behind on their mortgage and have received a sheriff's notice
Budget Counseling
Weatherization program for low-income homes
One-time rental assistance
Catholic Charities
(610) 376-7144
Assists veterans with low income obtain and maintain permanent housing