Financial Stability - Pocono Mountains United Way

Chronic unemployment. Financial illiteracy. Homelessness. In communities around the world, individuals and families are facing financial obstacles that prevent a good quality of life.

We’re fighting to put every person, in every community, on a path toward financial empowerment. That starts with access to services, job training, credit counseling and money management programs.

Landlord-Tenant Eviction Mediation Program

Voluntary, confidential, and free program where a mediator works with both landlords and tenants to identify their needs and help them negotiate a solution. Unlike the court system, landlords and tenants participating in mediation have more options to create a mutual agreement that is acceptable to all parties.

• 113 households including 267 individuals served in Fiscal Year 2021-2022

• 98% of households were still housed an average of 30 days after receiving assistance

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Pathways to Homeownership Program

Get support from a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor on how to create a customized path to homeownership!

Individuals who work with HUD counselors are 30% less likely to experience foreclosure. Successful, sustainable homeownership begins with educated homebuyers.

Through our relationship with NeighborWorks-NEPA, you will be able to work with a counselor to get the tools, capacity, and knowledge you need so you're prepared to buy your first home. Or attend one of NeighborWorks' free courses right here in Monroe county! The counselors step you through the preparation process: including free credit repair counseling, qualifying for affordable financing plans, and accessing possible financial assistance programs.

To learn more, call (570) 558-2490 and ask about the homeownership program.