Penn Lake Park

Local offices in Penn Lake Park

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Penn Lake Park Borough Office

  1744 Lakeview Drive, White Haven, PA 18661

  Help here

  • Borough services and informationContact the borough about local government, public works, safety, zoning, permits, or records.
  • Sewer service and feesContact the borough about sewer service, connection permits, and sewer fees.
  Call 570-443-8017DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pennlakeborough.com

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  Penn Lake Community House

  1744 Lakeview Drive, White Haven, PA 18661

  Help here

  • Community building rentalAssociation members can contact the association to ask about renting the Community House.
  Call 570-899-4818DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pennlakeassociation.com

Penn Lake Park Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Penn Lake Park

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Penn Lake Park

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Penn Lake Park. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Luzerne County at Wilkes-Barre

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  32 East Union Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

  Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

  Call 570-822-1101DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Luzerne County at Hazleton Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  75 North Laurel Street, Hazleton, PA 18201

  Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

  Call 570-459-3854DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA Career Link - Carbon County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  50 E Locust St, Suite 1, Nesquehoning, PA 18240

  Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

  Call 570-325-2701DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Luzerne County

Penn Lake Park is in Luzerne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Luzerne County Domestic Relations

  310 Market Street, Kingston, PA 18704

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can contact the office for help with child support cases and payments.
  Call 570-822-0600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on luzernecounty.org

• State office

  Luzerne County Assistance Office, Wilkes-Barre District

  205 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-3298

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for state benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
  Call 570-826-2100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• State office

  Luzerne County Assistance Office, Hazleton District

  10 West Chestnut Street, Hazleton, PA 18201

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for public benefits and get help from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services staff.Apply online
  Call 570-459-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• State office · Nonprofit

  Wilkes-Barre WIC Center

  250 Old River Road, Suite D, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition servicesEligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.Apply online
  Call 570-249-6484DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mfhs.org

• Human services · Regional office

  PA 211

  Help here

  • Local help and service referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, bills, and crisis support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Housing help · County office

  Luzerne County Community Development Office

  93 North State Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

  Help here

  • Housing and home repair programsEligible residents can ask about home repair, homebuyer, and rental housing programs.
  Call 570-824-7214DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on luzernecounty.org

Everything in Luzerne County

Pennsylvania programs by kind of help

These are run by Pennsylvania and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026