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Emergency Food Assistance

Due to the government shutdown, 300,000 households won’t get SNAP food assistance on Nov. 3. Legal appeals may delay benefits, causing widespread food insecurity. Give today to support emergency food assistance and our 211 contact center, which has seen dramatic upticks in calls for food. Click here to give. 

Partner Agencies

Helping All Victim’s In Need (HAVIN)

Armstrong County

Learn more at havinpa.org

2023-2026

Helping All Victims In Need (HAVIN) is Armstrong County’s sole agency dedicated to supporting individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. HAVIN operates the county’s only emergency shelter and offers counseling, advocacy, and referrals to both shelter residents and individuals seeking a life free from abuse.

Impact Grant:

In summer 2023, Helping All Victims In Need (HAVIN) partnered with the Kittanning Salvation Army to offer a mindfulness and positive self-esteem program for children age 5–17 in Armstrong County.

Impact Grant:

This grant funded a 2023 partnership between HAVIN and the Kittanning Salvation Army to deliver a mindfulness and positive self-esteem program for children in Armstrong County. Through weekly activities at the Summer Youth Cafe, participants learned coping skills, practiced positive affirmations and explored stories of resilience to help reduce anxiety and depression in their daily lives.

This grant supports transportation access for survivors of domestic Violence, helping survivors overcome transportation barriers to maintain employment, access services and relocate safely. Funds cover expenses such as bus fares, gas cards, ride shares and vehicle costs including repairs, registration, and insurance.

Armstrong County Building for Success
in School and Life Meeting Basic Needs Multi-year Grant 2023-2026 Welcome Back Summer 2023