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About Bootstraps PA

Helping people find help.

Bootstraps PA is a local help-navigation project for Lackawanna County. It is designed to make it easier for people to find food, shelter, legal help, public benefits, utility assistance, mental health support, recovery resources, pregnancy and family support, and other community services.

Why it exists

When someone is in crisis, they should not have to know the name of the right agency before they can find help. Bootstraps PA organizes resources by real-life situations, called Life Paths, so people can start with what is happening to them.

What makes it different

Bootstraps PA does not just list names and phone numbers. It also shows review notes, verification status, and update pathways so the community can help keep information accurate over time.

How resources are reviewed

Bootstraps PA reviews listings using official websites, public records, direct communication, and other reliable sources. A verified label means the listing was reviewed; it is not an endorsement or a guarantee that services, eligibility, funding, or hours will remain unchanged.

How the community can help

Residents and organizations can suggest corrections, claim profiles, recommend missing resources, and support the ongoing work of keeping the directory useful. Every correction helps the next person find a clearer path.

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Mission

Bootstraps PA helps people find help. Clear review notes and community updates help create trust in the information people use.

Design principles

Built to feel usable in a hard moment.

Plain language first

The site starts with everyday problems like food, eviction, safety, utilities, transportation, benefits, and mental health.

Local and practical

The beta is focused on Lackawanna County and prioritizes information that helps someone decide who to contact next.

Honest about limits

Listings are not guarantees. The site is designed to show what has been reviewed and what still needs checking.