Associated Charities of Titusville

Goal: $5,000.00

Specific Need

The Associated Charities is a community-based charitable organization that "Provides a Helping Hand when Needed".  The services we are able to provide are based on the generosity of those in our community who support the Associated Charities and believe in our mission.  The community's support comes in the way of donations which include: financial, new and gently used clothing and household items, food and one's time.

Mission

We are dedicated to helping those in need by offering them a hand up while enabling them to keep their dignity.

Profile

Ways in Which We Can Help

     Client Services

• Back to School - New Clothing, Sneakers, School Supplies and Personal Hygiene Items
  • 160 students served; 97 of those received free haircuts in (2024)
• Winter Clothing - Coats, Boots, Gloves and Hats
• Holiday Assistance - Gifts
• Summer Programming for Youth
• Work Clothing for Persons Finding Jobs

     "The A/C" Thrift Store

• Open to the Public
• Items (clothing & household) given free to clients of the Associated Charities who have a need
  • Approximately 60 families vist the "A/C Thrift Store" each month to receive free items

     Food Pantry

• Service area: Eastern Crawford county, Northern Venango county and Warren county (Southwest and Eldred Townships)
  • 210 families being served per month

     Emergency Fuel and Utility Assistance

     The Associated Charities is able to disburse funds for the following programs:

•  Associated Charities General Fund partnership with the United Way of the Titusville Region
• Northwestern Rural Electric Fund - Member to Member
• National Fuel Fund - Neighbor for Neighbor
  • $33,000 in funding secured to pay utility shut-offs in 2023

     Lending of Medical Equipment

• Walkers, wheel chairs, potty seats, etc.
• Incontinence products (Depends) given away free to any indiviuals in need depending on supply.
• You do not need to be a client to receive this service.