by Christopher Scalise | Mar 1, 2018 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
On January 2, PA 2-1-1 Southwest began taking calls from its new home – a shared space with Dollar Energy Fund in the South Side. PA 2-1-1 will join Dollar Energy Fund’s existing space allowing for both partners to better serve callers in need. In 2017, more than...
by Christopher Scalise | Mar 1, 2018 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
More than 17% of last year’s calls to 2‐1‐1 occurred in February. As the temperature drops, energy bills are at their peak – and the need for assistance rises. Despite these challenges, there are many organizations working hard to keep the heat on. This winter has...
by Christopher Scalise | Mar 1, 2018 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
“PA 2-1-1 Southwest helped me keep going when my world turned upside-down.” Lauren was devastated when her mother passed away. They’d been very close, and Lauren’s mom had provided emotional and financial support so that Lauren could serve in the Air National Guard,...
by Christopher Scalise | Dec 4, 2017 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
When someone loses their job, has a large medical expense, an issue with their vehicle, or any other unexpected financial or life set-back, utility bills can fall behind. We all face difficult times in our lives – but that doesn’t mean we deserve to have our gas shut...
by Christopher Scalise | Dec 4, 2017 | PA 2-1-1 Southwest Blog |
““It feels good to know that my service hasn’t been forgotten.” Alan, 59, has been out of work since the last round of job cuts at the engine plant. His severance package cushioned the blow for a while, but he and his wife were scrambling to pay their bills, and...
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