Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Resource Exchange is a program that accepts donated furniture and household goods and distributes it to those in need. Catholic Charities will arrange for pick with donor and delivery to the person in need.

**The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.** If you are eligible, you may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per applicant household for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool. In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided. Only one air conditioner or fan, not to exceed $800 with installation for a window, portable air conditioner, or fan and not to exceed $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve unit, will be provided per applicant household. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Call for detailed information.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Prevent infant sleep-related deaths with information for parents and caregivers on the importance of practicing safe sleep and by providing portable cribs to families in need.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Works with income-eligible households (homeowners, renters, and landlords) to improve the energy efficiency of the home (single family units, manufactured housing, and 1-4 building rental units). Considers weatherization efforts including insulation and air sealing; home heating sources, hot water tanks, carbon monoxide or smoke detectors, solar options and more, to ensure the health and safety of homes. Grants offered through New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for income-eligible households, referrals and assessment also available.

Provides seasonal clothing, as available, at no charge.

Provides HEAP grants that are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can only be sent to primary heating supplier and can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, wood, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal. Also provides assistance with replacement or repair of primary heating source.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Offers material resources on a limited basis. Items available include dishes, silverware, towels and other small household items.

Offers baby clothing, baby furniture, baby food and diapers, and maternity clothing. Items can be delivered with no contact. Availability depends on the donations that have been received.

Provides air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

If you are age 60 or older and do not receive SNAP benefits, staff can process your HEAP application between September and March each year.

Provides emergency financial and material assistance to address needs in the area of food, clothing, utilities, rent, household and furniture items. Services based on available funding.

Neighbor to Neighbor (formerly Love Knows No Bounds) is a volunteer-run non-profit that collects and delivers good quality donated beds and furniture, and performs critical home repairs.Our furniture redistribution, repair programs, and special one-day projects serve low-income residents of Tompkins County. Both programs are run entirely through assistance from volunteers in our community.Due to the long waiting list for furniture, only agencies can make referrals for furniture. Agencies need to email [email protected] you'd like to talk to someone about a repair project, email [email protected]. When funds are available N2N also offers a roof repair program for qualified low-income home owners. Email [email protected] to speak to someone about this program.

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

Provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, personals, services, local community, and events.

Gives families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural areas. Eligibility for these loans, loan guarantees, and grants is based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area.

Provides home visits to identify environmental hazards and educate families and provide referrals. Distributes free cleaning, safety, and health products to improve the home environment

Provides a food pantry for individuals in need.

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

* Provides low cost clothing, accessories, housewares and children's items.* Offers free winter coats for children and adults in need.* Offers free socks as a Bombas Giving Partner. * Provides free clothing and basic household items in crisis/emergency events such as; domestic, fire, flood, etc.