| Interfaith Mission |
Our Mission -- We provide situational emergency assistance to meet basic human needs for low-income residents of primarily the State College Area School District and the 692 exchange in Port Matilda. This emergency assistance can be provided through referrals, products, or payments made on behalf of a client.
As an affiliate of the Centre County Office of Human Services, Interfaith Mission maintains close working relationships with other human service agencies so as to coordinate services for clients. Assistance is provided without regard to religious affiliation.
Clients residing anywhere in Centre County may receive, free of charge, household items ranging from appliances, chairs, tables, sofas, beds, small appliances and linens. These are donated items held in storage awaiting inquiries. This program is maintained by donor contributions of items in good condition (we have no repair facilities). Those wishing to donate should call Interfaith Mission to schedule a pickup. Our pick up times are late Wednesday afternoons after 4 pm and Saturday mornings after 9 am.
Though cash is never distributed, payments on behalf of clients cover rent or security deposit, utility bills, heating oil, emergency medical needs, bus transportation within Pennsylvania, CATA tokens, and other needs. The intent is to provide assistance in emergency situations, not long term support. Clients schedule an appointment for an interview, and support is coordinated with other local agencies. The payment program serves only the State College Area School District and the 692 exchange in Port Matilda, as other agencies have jurisdiction in other parts of the County. To receive utility assistance, the client must have a current shut-off notice or have less than a quarter tank of heating oil. Interfaith Mission does not help with telephone or cable bills. To receive rental asisstance, the client must be homeless or have an active, dated eviction notice.
Clients must schedule an appointment during our regular business hours Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.
The office is located at:
Interfaith Mission, Inc.
215 Robin Alley
State College, PA 16801
Telephone (814) 234-7731.
Fax: (814) 234-7411.
Email: Interfaithmission1@juno.com
2-hour free parking on nearby streets.
The program of Interfaith Mission depends on contributions of member societies, individuals, and community organizations. Contributions may be financial, but also individuals can contribute furniture and household items and they may assist with office work. Organizations can invite Interfaith Mission representatives to speak, and collectively, they can volunteer to assist in various programs.
Membership in Interfaith Mission is available to any Centre County religious society that desires to minister to human needs through social service programs and economic assistance. Members contribute financially, but are not required to contribute a specific amount. Members, that have representation on the board of directors, are as follows:
| Bethel Church of the Nazarene | St. Andrews Episcopal Church |
| Calvary Baptist Church | St. John's United Church of Christ |
| Centre Community Church of Christ | St. Paul Lutheran Church |
| Congregation Brit Shalom | St. Paul's United Methodist Church |
| Faith United Church of Christ | St. Peter's United Church of Christ |
| Friends Meeting of State College | Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Gatesburg Lutheran Church | Spring Creek Presbyterian Church |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Church | State College Presbyterian Church |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Trinity Lutheran Church |
| Lighthouse Fellowship Church | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
| Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church | University Baptist and Brethren Church |
| Park Forest Village United Methodist Church | University Mennonite |
| Pine Hall Lutheran Church | Zion Lutheran Church of Boalsburg |
Participating Agency