Open Hearth’s Goal Achievement Program (GAP) is our homelessness prevention program that provides short-term, decreasing level rent payment assistance to those who are at risk of becoming homeless due to an unforeseen, short-term financial crisis.
Eligibility:
- Renter residing in Northern Chester County or Western Montgomery County (see this flyer for list of eligible municipalities: Open Hearth GAP Program Overview)
- Must have an active lease agreement
- Must have a source of income or guarantee of imminent income (this could be a layoff letter or an unemployment compensation letter)
– proof of income for entire household from past 30 days required–
Eligibility Screening:
Contact Housing Programs Manager – Rebecca Rush – at 610-792-9282 x207 or rrush@openhearthinc.org
