Plainfield Action Services (PAS) is a Municipal Community Action Agency under the City of Plainfield’s Department of Administration and Finance, Health and Social Services Division of Community Relations and Social Services. The mission of PAS is to provide services to Plainfield’s low-income families and individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion or race through programs, direct monetary assistance (when available), information and referrals.

Plainfield Action Services Programs

Housing/Tenant Rights

PAS provides monetary assistance, when funds are available to eligible low-income residents for housing, eviction prevention or Court Summons. Referrals to legal services for tenant/landlord issues are available at no cost. Printed landlord/tenant materials are also available at no cost, and staff is available to discuss tenant/landlord issues with groups and individuals.

Utilities 
Assistance with summer cooling and winter heating is available through PAS by direct monetary grants (when funds are available). Staff is available to assist with the completion of applicable program applications. Staff will also make telephone inquiries to public utility providers for low-income residents if warranted. Under some conditions assistance with telephone services may be offered.

Consumer Affairs
Consumer complaints can be filed at PAS each work day. There are three (3) State certified Consumer Affairs recruiters assisting with this process.

Special Programs & Projects

Mayor's Task Force on Youth
Offers summer youth employment opportunities to residents ages 14-21. Registration begins in May

Community Action Month
Is acknowledged and celebrated each May with information workshops and special recognition day during the last week of May

Back to School Supplies
Are provided each September when available. Interested clients are advised to check with PAS the last week of August.

Holiday Activities
PAS provides Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas food items and gifts to low-income residents with priority selections given to the following:

• Senior Citizens and disabled persons
• Families with Children under the age of 12

Job Bank
Employment opportunities are posted on a bulletin board maintained by PAS

Eligibility	Plainfield residents only
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Rental / Security Deposit Utility Assistance Community Drop In / Community Center Volunteer Opportunities Employment / Training Job Training Family & Support Services Referral Services Seasonal Programs Back to School / Backpack Program Holidays Summer Jobs Thanksgiving
Payment Options	Free

Last Updated: 10/12/21