Provides advocacy and mediation for tenants and landlords in and out of court to prevent eviction or in the updating of apartments, and will help with grants up to $500 to prevent eviction to eligible individuals. Also conducts workshops to empower people to help themselves.PLEASE NOTE: Currently no direct funding available but referrals are available

Provides community outreach centers throughout the county to meets the needs of individuals and families in need. Each center provides basic needs services along with benefits assistance. Services include food pantries, emergency housing assistance, family services to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. HEAP application assistance. Coordinates Medical Transportation.

Offers the following services: Domestic violence referrals; Emergency fuel referrals; Referrals for suspected child abuse; Referrals to appropriate community agencies, if warranted; Referrals to emergency temporary housing and Several of these program components have eligibility guidelines. Call for detailed information regarding all services and programs offered.

Provides financial assistance to people who possess the skills necessary to live independently but require minimal financial assistance/support to live on their own. The amount of assistance a person receives is based on a formula of their income versus their expenditures.

FEMA's Mortgage and Rental Assistance (MRA) Program is designed to cover rent or mortgage payments for those who have suffered a financial hardship as a result of a major disaster declared by the President. Persons suffering financial hardship who are unable to pay their rent or mortgage, and are facing eviction or foreclosure, may be eligible for this program. Call or visit the website for more information.

Funds of up to $250 available for people with a documented psychiatric diagnosis meeting criteria for a severe and persistent mental illness. Funds can be used for emergency situations. Criteria for funds, explanation of need, copies of bills and other documents, comprehensive plan for resolution, and household incomes.

Provides a food pantry, a full lunchtime meal, clothing, furniture, referrals, advocacy and direct services consisting of rent assistance, prescriptions, LIPA, telephone and water payments when appropriate, bus fare, etc.

Provides financial assistance for eligible families in various ways: Basic Living Expenses - Rent, mortgage payment and/or utilities, supermarket gift cards, when these bills have become unmanageable after a child's diagnosis and/or a parent must stop working to care for their sick child. Illness-related Expenses - medical co-pays, transportation for treatment, medical equipment, and childcare to keep siblings safe when parents must be with their hospitalized child. End of Life Expenses - will help with funeral arrangements and expenses, and provide bereavement support.

Assists adults with developmental disabilities who wish to live independently by providing funds to pay for housing costs.

Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Must live in the City of BinghamtonHave a pending evictionQualify under income guidelines

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance, and information and referral.

Provides start-up funding, transition funding, and ongoing financial supports in the form of rent or utilities subsidies to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities.

* Provides support services to children and families who may be underserved by state welfare and related programs. * Assist families in providing food, clothing, utilities, or rent. Auto repairs and medical needs are included.*Assist with opportunities for children and youth such as camp scholarships, nursery, school tuition, club membership, books, sports equipment, and school supplies.

Provides financial support for adults with developmental disabilities to afford safe and decent housing. Funds can be used to purchase new or used items to set up a household or to pay toward the rent.

* Provides emergency financial assistance for: Rent. Utilities. Medical bills. Car Repairs. * Offers scholarships to Webster High School seniors.* Offers summer camp scholarships to children in Webster families who qualify.* Offers food support to families experiencing food insecurity through the meal center program.

Collects donations from Newfield residents to give back to the community. Provides help for Newfield Town residents with: utility bills school tuition (scholarships) general financial difficulties DOES NOT ASSIST WITH FIRST/LAST MONTH'S RENT OR Security Deposits or Storage Fees Must be a resident of Newfield for at least 6 months, maximum of $400, client must pay any additional balances first

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Provides arrears assistance to individuals experiencing brief circumstances that caused them to temporarily fall behind on rent. Tenants must belong to a low-income household and have an eviction court date. Arrears must be for whatever unit the tenant currently resides in and must be paid directly to the landlord. Arrears cannot exceed a particular limit of months. Other services may include connection with eviction prevention representation and both information and referrals for further assistance, with the aim of stabilizing the tenant in their home and resolving whatever issues led to the threat of eviction. Program is available seasonally and/or until full capacity is reached.

Offers financial rental assistance to individuals with disabilities as a support service for independent living.

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Schoharie County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Provides assistance for Fulton County residents with applying for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Fulton County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Provides direct care coordination to Veterans and their families in the areas of housing assistance, health care, and employment.

* Provides financial assistance to those in need, including rent payments, utility bills, and car repairs. Services are provided in individuals' homes. The program aims to assist individuals with typically one-time and short-term issues. Otherwise, individuals are referred to other organizations more capable of supporting longer-term issues.