September 16, 2021 - Harrisburg, PA
The Department of Human Services (DHS) joined officials from the Governor's Latino and Asian Pacific American Affairs Commissions to share information on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) with Spanish- and Chinese-speaking Pennsylvanians and to urge all Pennsylvanians at risk of eviction or utility shutoffs because of COVID-19 to apply for assistance. ERAP can help people who are facing eviction pay past due and upcoming rent or pay utility bills or other costs necessary to help them be safely housed. "ERAP is an unprecedented investment in the stability, well-being, and economic recovery of Pennsylvanians facing housing instability as a result of the pandemic. ERAP makes evictions preventable, and our goal is to share this information with every Pennsylvanian who could potentially benefit - including Pennsylvanians who do not speak English as their primary or preferred language," said Kathy Possinger, Special Advisor to the Secretary, Department of Human Services. "Evictions should be an absolute last resort. Rental assistance is available to all eligible Pennsylvania households regardless of citizenship or immigration status. I urge people to take advantage of the help that is available and apply for ERAP now."
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