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UESF PLEASE BE ADVISED - WE ARE EXPERIENCING HIGHER THAN NORMAL APPLICATION VOLUMES. PLEASE EXPECT DELAYS. The program continues today.

UESF stabilizes housing for families facing a housing crisis by addressing their immediate needs and removing the barriers to long-term stability. UESF is committed to a holistic, preventive, and cost-efficient approach to assisting vulnerable families impacted by housing crises. We are a one-stop shop that offers immediate resources and empowers families to address the root causes of their utilit

y and housing crisis. Established in 1983, UESF focused exclusively on providing emergency utility assistance for our first 26 years. This financial aid, delivered through utility grants, helped families facing utility shut-offs remain in their homes. Every dollar provided is matched by our utility partners, doubling our impact. In recent years, UESF has come to see utility assistance as part of a larger housing stability issue. We’ve expanded our programs to address the broader housing challenges facing low-income families. This allows us to focus on a more comprehensive goal: housing stabilization. As part of our housing stabilization strategy, we partner with multiple community organizations and seek all resources available to help keep families in their homes.

UESF Participates in National Night Out at 8 Diamonds Townhomes. Special thanks to State Representative Keith Harris and...
08/08/2025

UESF Participates in National Night Out at 8 Diamonds Townhomes. Special thanks to State Representative Keith Harris and Better Tomorrows for the partnership! Better Tomorrows

🎂💙 A sweet surprise for our UESF SSVF program! This cake was hand-delivered by a man who shared that UESF helped him fin...
04/08/2025

🎂💙 A sweet surprise for our UESF SSVF program! This cake was hand-delivered by a man who shared that UESF helped him find a home. He wanted to express his gratitude in the most heartfelt way. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. We are Thankful to be a part of his journey! 🏠✨

Partnering with PECO for LIHEAP Day last Thursday was a success! 💙 Together, we helped over 200 customers access essenti...
04/02/2025

Partnering with PECO for LIHEAP Day last Thursday was a success! 💙 Together, we helped over 200 customers access essential utility assistance, making a real impact in our community. 🙌

UESF observed International Women's Day at the office. We appreciate all participants and extend special gratitude to ou...
03/12/2025

UESF observed International Women's Day at the office. We appreciate all participants and extend special gratitude to our Spirit Team for organizing a successful event!



Utility & Resource Fair coming in April -- Don't Miss It!
03/11/2025

Utility & Resource Fair coming in April -- Don't Miss It!

Need Help applying for LIHEAP? Need Help for your heating bill? Please come out to UESF’s LIHEAP Week 2025! Our staff wi...
02/03/2025

Need Help applying for LIHEAP? Need Help for your heating bill? Please come out to UESF’s LIHEAP Week 2025! Our staff will be at different locations around the City of Philadelphia conducting outreach to our residents.

Hope to see you there!!!!





Due to the weather forecast, UESF's staff will be working remotely on Monday, January 6, 2025!
01/06/2025

Due to the weather forecast, UESF's staff will be working remotely on Monday, January 6, 2025!

11/22/2024
The Common Place, 5736 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA (Enter on 58th street side)
11/20/2024

The Common Place, 5736 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA (Enter on 58th street side)

Address

1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(215) 972-5170

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Shelby’s Story

Shelby was trying hard to make ends meet as a single mother of two children. Following a legal battle over a landlord repair dispute, she and her children were evicted from their home, and with no place to go, ended up in a shelter. Due to her past financial and property struggles, she had also acquired a large gas bill of more than $1,300, which was keeping her and her children from accessing permanent housing. Shelby then contacted UESF for assistance.

SOLUTION - Immediate Utility Assistance UESF helped Shelby pay off her gas bill and get a fresh start on her utilities. This also qualified her and her children for permanent housing, and a chance to move out of the shelter.

TODAY Shelby and her children have moved into a new home, and are stable once again. With her bills current, and an affordable place to live, she’s focused on keeping her expenses down, and paying her bills on time.