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The Venango County Office of
Opportunity (OEO) is a public, non-profit community action
agency operating under the auspices of the Board of Venango
County Commissioners, with policy and service input provided by
a 15-member advisory committee. OEO is also responsible for the
administration of the County’s Weatherization and Transportation
Programs. While the majority of services and programs are
limited to Venango County only, some activities, particularly
under the Community Services Block Grant and related services
targeted to low-income residents, are provided in both Venango
and Crawford County. These bi-county activities are overseen by
a joint governing board which includes representation from both
Boards of Commissioners.
OEO has several funding sources
including the Department of Community and Economic Development,
the Department of Public Welfare, the Department of Agriculture,
PA DOT, and the local National Emergency Food and Shelter Board. |
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Services Based on Income Eligibility
Eligibility for services targeted
to low-income individuals is generally based on the individual
and/or household income level. This level ranges from 125-250%
of poverty level, depending on the specific service needed and
the funding source. Low-income services are provided by the OEO
Offices directly and through subcontracting arrangements with
the private sectors. Some services are offered in both Venango
and Crawford Counties and others are specific to one County
only. Low-income individuals should contact the OEO Office in
their County of residence to determine service availability,
eligibility requirements, and/or referrals to other local
service providers.
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Chore
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Counseling
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Divorce/Custody Counseling
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Education
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Employment Aid
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Employment Transportation
(non-traditional hours)
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Health
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Homemaker
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Home Delivered Meals
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Housing
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Information & Referral
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Legal Assistance (civil
matters only)
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Nutrition
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Supported Work Program
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Transportation (general)
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Transportation (Medical
Assistance recipients only)
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Utility Assistance
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Weatherization
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