First Helps Grants

Our First Helps program aims to solve basic needs for those in early recovery primarily: food items, food cards, Septa cards, clothing and hygiene items. Participants in this program can schedule an appointment to come into our offices in Chester to shop our clothing, hygiene, and fresh/shelf stable food items. We are also able to assist individuals with transportation or food gift cards via mail.

Ideal candidates are Delaware County residents living in recovery who demonstrate a willingness to work a consistent recovery program and have a financial need.

Please complete the short application below. If you haven’t heard from anyone in two business days, please call 484-768-0143.

Your information is private. However, by submitting this application you acknowledge and accept that we MAY need to share some of your personal info with your case manager or other party connected to a scholarship (e.g. Aftercare Coordinator or Recovery House Owner/Operator/Manager).

We also provide recovery Housing Scholarships for Delaware County residents who need financial assistance for their first two weeks in recovery housing. Scroll down to learn more and apply.

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By sharing your cell phone with us you are opting-in to receive help from us via text message.

By submitting, you agree to receive text messages at the provided number from The Peggie & Paul Shevlin Family Foundation. Message frequency varies, and standard message and data rates may apply. You have the right to OPT-OUT receiving messages at any time. To OPT-OUT, reply "STOP" to any text message you receive from us. Reply HELP for assistance.

Housing Scholarships

Housing is a major obstacle for those just completing inpatient treatment who are serious about getting well and building their recovery! Many times ‘going home’ is not an option and being released to the streets/shelter is rarely an ideal after-care solution. We recommend exploring all housing provider options with your treatment provider before discharge. In the event an individual is a Delaware County resident, who needs help paying their initial two weeks of housing, recovery housing scholarships may be available. Please see the application below.

Apply for Recovery Home Scholarship

Your information is private. However, by submitting this application you acknowledge and accept that we MAY need to share some of your personal info with your treatment case manager or other party connected to a scholarship (e.g. Aftercare Coordinator or Recovery House Owner/Operator/Manager).

Ideal candidates are Delaware County residents active in their (current) inpatient treatment program, who demonstrate a willingness to work a consistent recovery program after discharge and have a financial need. Thank you.

By submitting, you agree to receive text messages at the provided number from The Peggie & Paul Shevlin Family Foundation. Message frequency varies, and standard message and data rates may apply. You have the right to OPT-OUT receiving messages at any time. To OPT-OUT, reply "STOP" to any text message you receive from us. Reply HELP for assistance.
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