DVCCC has a partnership with Open Hearth Inc. to provide financial management support to survivors: Visit Open Hearth’s Financial Page here!

Smart About Money: Use this website to access online financial support courses – all totally FREE – to help rebuild your savings, budget in a pinch, and more!

Other Local Financial Resources:

Chester County CareerLink – Based on the “One-Stop” concept, PACareerLink® is a cooperative program where job seekers and employers share access to a wide array of job training, education and employment services.

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• Credit Counseling Services:

  • American Credit Counseling Institute – 1-888-212-6741

  • CLARIFI: (215) 563-5665 or 1-800-989-2227

  • Housing Partnership of Chester County – (610) 518-1522

  • The Pledging Tree Foundation- (774) 275-0787

• Chester County Assistance Office – (610) 466-1000 or 1-888-814-4698

• Utility Bill Assistance:

  • Kennett Area Community Service (Serving Kennett Area) – (610) 925-3556

  • Oxford Area Neighborhood Services (Serving Oxford Area) – (610) 932-8557

  • Phoenixville Area Community Services (Serving Phoenixville Area) – (610) 933-1105

  • PECO Universal Service Programs – for income qualifying customers who show difficulty paying their monthly electric bill – 1-800-774-7040

  • Salvation Army of Greater West Chester (Serving West Chester Area) – (610) 696-8746

  • Salvation Army Service Extension (all county) – (610) 383-0868

  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – 1-866-857-7095 or (610) 466-1042

  • Public Utility Commission – 1-800-692-7380

  • TE CARE (Tredyffrin/Easttown area) – (610) 644-0594 or help@tecare.org

  • ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester (Serving West Chester area) – (484) 324-8492 or contact@actinfaithgwc.org

  • St. Vincent de Paul Society (Downingtown, Eagle, Elverson, Guthriesville, Honeybrook and Lionville) – (610) 470-9090