The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program provides funding for five component services: Street Outreach to engage homeless individuals and families living on the street Emergency Shelter to improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families Homeless Prevention to prevent families/individuals from becoming homeless Rapid Re-Housing to move families form shelter to permanent housing HMIS Homeless Management Information System or comparable data base costs The one ESG component that assists the public directly is Homeless Prevention. Most ESG monies are not accessible directly to the public. If you are homeless in Nassau County, you may be benefiting from ESG if you are in a shelter that is sub-granted ESG Program funds. These funds may assist with staffing, operational costs, food for people staying in the shelter, and other items. If you are in a shelter and your household comes up on the Coordinated Entry List maintained by the local Continuum of Care (CoC), you may be offered Rapid Re-Housing services funded by ESG. There are several Rapid Re-Housing programs operating in Nassau County.

The OTDA ERAP portal is only open to residents of counties/towns who have not spent their allocated ERAP funds. Suffolk and Nassau County residents are still eligible to apply with the exception of the Towns of Brookhaven and Babylon residents. Town of Islip, Hempstead, and Oyster Bay have a separate portal where residents can apply. Please note, households in any part of the state with income over 80 percent and up to 120 percent of area median income can still apply for state-funded emergency rental assistance. Although the eviction moratorium has been extended in New York until January 15, 2021, Long Island residents with rental and utility arrears should apply now for assistance before the funds run out. If you receive a decision on your ERAP application that you disagree with, make sure to appeal within thirty (30) days by calling 844-691-7368 or filling out the online form linked here https://nysrenthelp.otda.ny.gov/en/ . To apply and determine eligibility, visit the OTDA website here. Three communities on Long Island received funding for emergency rental assistance directly from the federal government opted to administer their own programs. Residents of the towns of Hempstead, Islip and Oyster Bay must apply with their local programs for emergency rental assistance and are ineligible for assistance from the state-administered Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Limited financial rent assistance and utility assistance for those who qualify to prevent eviction. Step program assisting with rent for residents, however no guarantee of payment as funds are limited. Also, help individuals and families experiencing homelessness transition more quickly out of the shelter system and move into permanent housing.

Provides assistance for individuals and families with rent difficulties, including one-time back rent assistance, landlord-tenant mediation, section 8 applications, and relocation assistance, including referrals to other needed services.

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.

Provides utility and rent payment assistance for low income individuals or families that have experienced an emergency situation.

This fund is to help those individuals who are normally self-sufficient and able to take of their own needs, but are unable to do so when a sudden financial emergency arises. Assistance available on a one time basis.

Program provides individuals and families small grants to obtain housing stability. These small grants are to assists in rental arrears caused by inability to pay first month's rent and security deposits. They also provide small grants to clients whose utilities are in the process of being disconnected.

Provides temporary assistance to low income families who need some assistance till they become financial stable. Services also include financial aid to qualifying individuals and families for food, rent, clothing, shelter, etc. due to a disaster/emergency.

Provides emergency financial assistance to individuals who have been denied by the Department of Social Services, and need help paying rent, utilities, transportation, or food.

Social services including information and referral, advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements emergency financial assistance when available for rent, utilities, food and clothing.

Provide rental assistance to those in the community. Must produce denial letter through DSS before applying for this program.

Tenant base rental assistance providing rent subsidies for an average of 9 months with a maximum of 12 months for 45 rent burdened households. This is for new move-ins only.

Provides homeless support services to families and individuals, including eviction prevention, emergency shelters, and rental assistance. Provides a Countywide Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Offers affordable rental units in Dunkirk, Fredonia, and Jamestown. Bilingual staff available for most services.

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.

Family Assistance: Provides temporary financial support to families with children and pregnant women who are without sufficient income to maintain themselves. Safety Net: Provides vouchers for essential expenses to persons who have reached their lifetime limit of Family Assistance, to persons caring for children of non-relatives, and to single and childless couples. Temporary Disability Assistance (TDA): Provides assistance to persons with temporary disabilities, persons 60 years of age and older, caregivers of those with disabilities, and those with permanent disabilities awaiting SSI benefits. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Provides assistance purchasing food for individuals and families with limited income. Mixed Household SNAP benefits are granted to households who have some members receiving temporary assistance and some who do not. Benefits are obtained electronically through the EBT system. Medical Assistance: Provides medical coverage to persons without insurance, premium support to persons paying a Medicare premium, and coverage for adults whose children receive Child Health Plus. Rental Assistance: Provides assistance with rental payments to eligible households, as determined by the application process.

Offers aid to families in crisis through the provision of personal care items, food vouchers, utility and rent payment assistance, transportation coordination, economic self sufficiency program, referrals to other agencies, and food (see separate listing for food pantry). Provides opportunities to increase children's educational chances for success in school by providing school readiness learning and helping to find and obtain quality child care. Also provides on the job training, teenage pregnancy prevention education, and energy and weatherization home assistance.

Offers aid to families in crisis through the provision of personal care items, food vouchers, utility and rent payment assistance, transportation coordination, economic self sufficiency program, referrals to other agencies, and food (see separate listing for food pantry). Provides opportunities to increase children's educational chances for success in school by providing school readiness learning and helping to find and obtain quality child care. Also provides on the job training, teenage pregnancy prevention education, and energy and weatherization home assistance.

Works to empower individuals with developmental disabilities, youth and adults with chronic health conditions and complex mental health concerns, and survivors of domestic violence to live as independently as possible. Adult Services include: - Day Services, including site-based day habilitation, community-based day habilitation, and Individual Retirement Experience (IRE) for those aged 50 and over - Employment Services which help develop work skills and connect people with competitive employment opportunities - Self-Directed Services, which enable individuals to make choices about their staff, supports, and services - Health Homes (comprehensive case/care management) - In-Home Services, which provide home and community-based skills and self-development training services to adults who exhibit deficits in independent living care skills, with a focus on increasing or maintaining skills to reduce reliance on family caregivers - Behavioral Services, including home and community based services, as well as behavioral intervention - Intensive Supports, which provide relief services for families - Representative Payee Services, which help people to build their financial skills with the goal of financial independence - Housing Subsidies for clients who meet OPWDD eligibility criteria - Residential Services - Transportation - Family Reimbursement Program, which assists with expenses faced by families caring for a person with developmental disabilities - Alternatives to Incarceration Program, which helps people with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions navigate the various stages of the criminal justice system - Raise the Age Services, which helps youthful offenders acquire the life skills and pro-social behaviors required to lead self-sufficient lives, gain employment, and avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system - Project C.O.A.C.H., which provides telephone counseling, referral, outreach, and intervention/prevention for individuals and families - Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance Program, which provides services to people of all abilities who are victims of any crime, specializing in people with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence

Assists eligible individuals in a crisis by issuing one-time, non-recurring payments to meet emergency situations. The unit may assist with security agreements to landlords, extermination fees, moving or storage expenses, and utility arrears payments to avoid shut-offs or to restore service. Financial assistance is made in the form of a loan for utility shut-off, evictions, moving/storage expenses, property repair, rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and foreclosure. A security agreement is provided to landlords instead of a security deposit. Emergency and immediate needs assisted include: - Shelter Arrears - Utility Arrears - Security Agreements - Moving Assistance / Storage Assistance - Water Arrears (only for clients who are in danger of having their water shut off) - Stoves/Fridges/Household Establishments of Furniture (for Households not receiving Temporary Assistance) - Essential Property Repair for Homeowners (pending a health evaluation/inspection to confirm that the issue in need of repair poses a hazard to the residents' health) - Extermination - Grants of Assistance for Guide Dogs - Enhanced Shelter Allowance Determination for Temporary Assistance Recipients - SSI Check Replacement

Provides food and clothing pantry services. Serves as a surplus food distribution site. Lunch served on weekdays by Maudie Mae's Community Kitchen. Free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals provided, along with a Breakfast With Santa. Holiday baskets also available for residents of Eastern Orleans County, including the Village of Holley, Town of Clarendon, and Town of Murray. Provides family development/case management services. Offers public access computers with internet and senior activities including bingo and crafts. When funding is available, provides rent and utility assistance in emergency situations under specific circumstances; clients should reach out and share their circumstances to learn whether they'd be eligible. Also offers a health clinic which provides the following: - Telehealth services - Health coach services, including health referrals and guidance on health insurance - Visits from Oak Orchard Health's mobile health unit, which provides lab services and a nurse practitioner

Provides emergency financial assistance in the form of a loan for an urgent need or situation that needs to be taken care of right away such as utility shut off (gas, electric, water), evictions, moving/storage expenses, or property repair. Rental assistance available.

Administers Temporary Assistance including Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, SNAP, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, and childcare assistance. An application for Temporary Assistance is an automatic application for Medical Assistance and SNAP benefits. May be able to assist with rent and mortgage payments, depending on the circumstances. Provides once-only or alternative assistance to applicants, who are low-income and without sufficient resources, in the form of diversion services. May include transportation and work related expense assistance. Also provides for burial when a Temporary Assistance recipient or other indigent person dies leaving no funds or insurance sufficient to pay the cost and there are no relatives, friends or other persons liable or willing to take responsibility for the burial expense. See separate record for HEAP program.