Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. will receive $585,287 to provide legal services statewide to help people avoid the loss of their rental home and to help secure housing for households that may already be homeless as part of a $22 million package announced by Governor Edward Rendell.

Under the $22 million package, hundreds of Pennsylvania families who are struggling financially will receive critical financial and housing assistance, Governor Edward G. Rendell stated in his news release.

“The national economic downturn has caused a significant number of people and families, through no fault of their own, to become homeless or nearly homeless,” said Governor Rendell. “These funds could not have come at a better time. They’ll boost county and local efforts to help those teetering on the edge of homelessness and provide assistance to those who are homeless.”

The stimulus funds will provide financial assistance and other services intended to help people and families find stable housing, Governor Rendell said. These services include short- and medium-term rental assistance, help with costs associated with moving into permanent housing, intensive case management, as well as relocation and stabilization services.

Governor's News Release