Program available to persons in need of appliances, furniture, household items, and/or clothing. Voucher can only be used at St. Vincent De Paul Store. Volunteers may not be available for all areas. Financial, Rental, Utility, and/or Travel Assistance not available. ##REENTRY##

Provides eligible Essential Plan members with a free air conditioner on a first come, first serve basis until August 31st, 2025 or until funds run out.

Provides inexpensive new and used items to furnish or improve a home. Items include furniture, small and large appliances, housewares, building materials, hardware, tools, electrical materials and fixtures, plumbing fixtures and supplies, windows and doors, and more. Accepts donations of above items to be sold in the store; donations are tax deductible. Volunteer opportunities available.

* Processes applications for financial assistance for low-income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components such as: Regular benefit: Assists low-income individuals with the cost of heating their homes. Usually opens in November. Emergency benefit: Assists low-income individuals facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency. Heating equipment repair or replacement: Assists low-income homeowners repair/replace their furnaces. Heating Equipment Tune-Up: Provides equipment inspections and cleanings before the start of the heating season. Cooling Assistance: Provides cooling assistance service to HEAP-eligible households, including individuals with a documented medical condition exacerbated by heat.

HEAP is a federally-funded program that issues heating and cooling benefits to supplement a household's annual energy cost.Applicants can apply, when program is open, at myBenefits.ny.gov or at their local department of social servcies.

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.

Works with income eligible households to improve the energy efficiency of the home. Furnace replacement, referrals and energy evaluations ensure the health and safety of homes. There is currently a waiting list for this program.

Provides used or new household items, clothes, toys and other items to low income residents. Also accepts donations of toys, clothes, household items, etc. If donating furniture please call first to check if there is a need, space is limited.

Works with income eligible households to improve the energy efficiency of the home. Furnace replacement, referrals and energy evaluations ensure the health and safety of homes. There is currently a waiting list for this program.

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

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

Offers general clothing for men, women and children as available. Also has available household goods, small appliances. Accepts clothing, household items donations.

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 energy conservation measures and health and safety measures which include: reducing fuel consumption and other minor repairs related to energy needs, appliance efficiency testing and replacement, heating system repair and replacement, and insulation installation.

Assists individuals with replacement of refrigerators, water heaters, and primary heating systems that have been compromised due to severe weather. May also be able to help with insulation. All appliances provided are high efficiency Energy Star. All work is performed by a network of participating contractors.

Provides federal funding to local department of social services that is used to provide air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

* Assists military families coping with deployment and injury recovery as they struggle with devastating budget issues. Critical financial assistance is provided for the following services: Auto payment. Auto Repair. Child & dependent care. Dental. Food assistance. Essential home items. Medical. Moving & relocation. Rent & Mortgage. Travel & Transportation. Utilities. Vision Care. Home Repairs.

* Administers three retail home improvement outlets open to the public. New and gently-used furniture, appliances, lighting fixtures, and building materials at low cost. Accepts donated items for drop off or pick-up. Money received from sales supports Habitat for Humanity home-building program.

Administers grants so eligible individuals can receive free air conditioners.

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.

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

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