Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) in Pennsylvania
SSVF provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for very low-income Pennsylvania veteran families, including temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, deposits, and case management through VA-funded community partners.
Eligibility
Veteran families who are homeless or at imminent risk of losing housing and have very low income — generally at or below 50% of the area median income. At least one household member must be a veteran with qualifying active-duty service and a discharge that was not dishonorable.
How to reach them
- Serves all of Pennsylvania
Next step
See every Pennsylvania program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
More verified resources in Pennsylvania
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Allentown-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Pittsburgh-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Pittsburgh, PA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Philadelphia-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.