Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Venango County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Venango County Department of Human Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Venango County emergency aid: (1) Venango CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-437-7711); (2) Venango AAA for senior-specific case management (814-432-9711); (3) Venango hospital safety net (814-676-7600); (4) Venango County Transit + WeGo Shared Ride for transportation (814-432-9740); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie (covers all 13 NW PA counties — Erie, Crawford, Warren, Mercer, Venango, Clarion, Forest, McKean, Elk, Cameron, Jefferson, Clearfield, and parts of Centre); (6) Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA (regional food bank for 11 NW PA counties); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.
Venango: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities Diocese of Erie (13-county NW PA footprint) + Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Venango County residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Venango County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of all household income, proof of Venango County residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
as-needed
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