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How to apply for Cambria County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Cambria County Department of Human Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Cambria County emergency aid: (1) Cambria CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-533-2491); (2) Cambria AAA for senior-specific case management (814-539-5595); (3) Cambria hospital safety net (814-534-9000); (4) CamTran (Cambria County Transit Authority) for transportation (814-535-5526); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg or Diocese of Scranton (depending on county); (6) Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (27-county central PA regional food bank); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Cambria: referral-coordination model. Central PA Food Bank + Catholic Charities Harrisburg/Scranton + Dollar Energy Fund.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Cambria County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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