If you, your family, neighbors, or anyone is in need of assistance, this page lists some local resources that are ready and willing to step in and provide what you need.

If you are able to give help, please see Giving Help.

General Support

Elected Officials

Housing, Food, and Clothing Insecurity

  • Human Needs Network | Chester County, PA – covering a broad range of issues in Chester County, from health, housing, and human services, to suicide and emotional crisis interventions
  • Habitat for Humanity (Chesco) – Offers opportunities for volunteering and housing support – no construction experience necessary.
  • Cradles to Crayons – their mission is to provide essentials children need for a safe and healthy childhood
  • Chester County Food Bank – 55% of food insecure households in Chester County are ineligible for government food assistance.  Their mission is to mobilize and educate the community to ensure equitable access to nutritious and familiar food
  • Housing Authority of Chester County – their mission is to provide, manage and develop quality affordable housing for individuals and families
  • Housing Partnership of Chester County – a private non-profit organization working to improve housing and the quality of life in Chester County

LGBTQ+

Special Needs Education and Services

Immigration

There are many organizations that provide help to the immigrant community in Chester County. While not all of these are located in Chesco, they all provide support here. Some organizations are listed multiple times if they provide multiple services.

Legal Services

Health, Social, and Education Services

Religion & Faith Services

Advocacy & Related Support