Veterans Helping Hand Fund
Providing emergency assistance for adults 18+ with a history of service in the military in the home or community . A referral is required for enrollment.
Veterans Helping Hand Fund
Wesley Family Services has established the Veterans Helping Hand Fund to provide emergency assistance to local veterans experiencing financial hardship.
Through generous donations from community organizations, fundraisers, and veterans organizations, we are able to assist eligible veterans with:
- Utility assistance
- Food
- Clothing
- Housing assistance
- Other emergency needs
REFERRAL REQUIREMENTS
Referrals must be submitted by a provider or agency that is actively working with the veteran. Please email adminsc@wfspa.org or call 412-518-6029 for more information on the referral process.
Referrals may be submitted by a:
- Service coordinator
- Case manager
- Social worker
- VA staff member
- Veteran service organization
- Other community provider actively assisting the veteran
The referring provider is responsible for assisting the veteran in obtaining and submitting all required documentation.
• DD214 showing at least one day of active-duty military service or a valid VA identification card.
• Documentation verifying the emergency need, such as an eviction notice, utility shut-off notice, emergency shelter verification, or other applicable documentation (may include W9 and billing statement or invoice).
• Verification that household income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Westmoreland County.
Please contact our Administrative Service Coordinators to learn more or to enroll in this program at 412-518-6029
Or use the contact form on this page.
