Catholic Charities of Altoona-Johnstown

Catholic Charities serves any and all who seek aid for our professional assistance without regard to religious affiliation. We are committed to serving and comforting ALL people in need regardless of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap or disability. Catholic Charities, Inc. of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is a non-government, private, faith-based, non-profit agency that has been serving Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties for more than 75 years.

Financial Assistance

Depending on your eligibility, we can assist financially in a crisis.  We work directly with the vendor to try to avoid any shut-offs.  There are no guarantees we can prevent a shut off, as the vendor has their own policies.  Immediate requests, without a full intake and documentation, may not be able to be met. In order for our assistance process to go smoothly and promptly, we require the following documentation uploaded at this form: Service Request Form – Catholic Charities

Fuel Assistance

Apply to LIHEAP (Low Income Heating Assistance Program).  
Visit: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx 

Housing Assistance

Contact your county assistance office for the shelter allowance application (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx )

If you are homeless, please call 211 in your county for help.