The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a great place to live, work, learn and play. Our citizens are hard working, our communities are caring and our businesses are industrious. But tough economic times can stretch resources to their limits, taking a toll on vulnerable Pennsylvanians and putting even more people at risk.

It is not clear, ultimately, how widespread or how long the current economic downturn will last. It is clear, however, that Pennsylvanians will withstand this storm together. From meeting basic needs for food and shelter to upgrading professional skills to find a new job in a high-demand industry, the commonwealth has a wide variety of programs to help people get through the tough times.