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Furniture and other small household items are available with a voucher to those eligible (200% of poverty or less residing in the school districts of Sayre, PA; Athens, PA; or Waverly, NY). Call the Clearinghouse to determine eligibility. Donations of good used furniture, especially beds, mattresses, tables, chairs, and dressers.

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Appliance Donation Programs
Small Kitchen Appliances
Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Mattress Donation Programs
General Furniture Provision
Mattresses
Beds
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.

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Air Conditioners
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Appliance Repair
Furnaces
Fans
* Offers home energy conservation services to reduce household energy consumption. Testing, cleaning of furnace/heating systems Indoor air quality testing and ventilation upgrades as necessary Heating and/or hot water tank repairs or replacements as approved by Housing and Community Renewal Installing perimeter, attic and/or wall insulation, possible window and door repair or replacement Weather-stripping, caulking and/or repair of cracked glass and sash, sill and thresholds of doors and windows Possible refrigerator replacement Energy efficient air conditioners for those who can prove a medical need

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Energy Conservation
Furnace Maintenance/Repair
Refrigerators
Water Heater Maintenance/Repair
Weatherization Programs
Low-interest loans for down payments, closing costs, repairs, and help securing USDA loans for purchases/repairs. Currently, amounts up to $10,000 may be borrowed starting at 3.5%, repayable over a period of up to 10 years. Other loan funds may also be available for additional purchase/repair assistance.

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Roof Maintenance/Repair
Home Rehabilitation Loans
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Furnaces
Furnace Maintenance/Repair
Weatherization Programs
Home Rehabilitation Grants
* Provides furniture and other household goods upon availability.

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Bedding/Linen
Appliances
Kitchenware
General Furniture Provision
* 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.

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Kitchenware
Appliances
General Clothing Provision
Bedding/Linen
Thrift shop provides low cost apparel, bedding, linens, books, toys, games, kitchenware, small kitchen appliances, etc.Donations accepted. Does not accept upholstered furniture, mattress, television and computers.

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Kitchenware
Games
Children's Clothing
Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities
Thrift Shops
General Clothing Provision
Sales/Cashier Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Small Kitchen Appliances
Bedding/Linen
Winter Clothing
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

Regular Benefits range from $21 to $1126. 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.

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 $500.

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Fans
Appliance Repair
Furnaces
Air Conditioners
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

Regular Benefits range from $20 to $675. 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 less than ten 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. To qualify, 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 equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

Seniors ages 60 and older can contact HEAP through the Department of Aging at 315-798-5456 to request a mail-in application.
Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.

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TANF Applications
Medicaid Applications
General Relief Applications
Rent Payment Assistance
Furnace Maintenance/Repair
Welfare Rights Assistance
Air Conditioners
Summer Food Service Programs
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Furnaces
Dental Prosthodontics
Disaster Related Cash Grants
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Update June 24th 2025- HEAP Cooling stopped accepting applications on 6/23HEAP emergency benefit for heat or heat-related energy emergency: opens 1/2/25-3/31/25 or until funds are exhaustedHelps low-income households supplement high costs of home energy. Households may be eligible for; single annual benefit (regular HEAP) based on the household's method of heating emergency benefits benefits for heating repair and replacementWHERE to apply: TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Households receiving recurring Temporary Assistance or Food Stamps (SNAP) and anyone not meeting applicant requirements for County Office for the Aging. COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING: Households with persons age 60 and over OR receiving SSI, Social Security Disability (SSD) or Veterans' Benefits, but not receiving recurring Temporary Assistance or SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits. Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement(HERR) open year roundHEAP Cooling funds 2025 opens 4/15/25-8/29/25 or until funds are exhaustedAir conditioning units dispersed on a first come-first served basis. Program ends in August or as soon as funds are depleted, whichever comes first.Households with these situations do not qualify for the program: have a working air-conditioner less than five years old received a HEAP funded air-conditioner in the last 5 years live in ineligible housing such as subsidized housing with heat included do not meet the medical or income guidelinesCall the DSS HEAP unit, 607-274-5264, for screening.

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Air Conditioners
Furnaces
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
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.

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Furnaces
Air Conditioners
Fans
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Appliance Repair

HEAP is the Home Energy Assistance Program which assists in the payment of heating bills. Those aged 60 and older, on SSI or SSD, may apply through the Fulton County Office for Aging. The Fulton County Office for Aging and Youth is the alternate certifier for people 60 years of age or older for the HEAP benefit.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Fans
Air Conditioners
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance

HEAP REGULAR BENEFIT HAS CLOSED FOR THE YEAR AS OF APRIL 7, 2025

The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit closed June 23, 2025.


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

Regular Benefits range from $20 to $675. 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 equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.Seniors ages 60 years or older can contact HEAP through Department of Aging at 315-376-5313 to request a mail-in application.

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.

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General Furniture Provision
Building Materials / Supplies Donation Programs
Household Goods
General Appliance Provision
Low Cost Building Materials / Supplies
Electronics / Small Appliance Donation Programs
Furniture / Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Small Kitchen Appliances
Tools / Equipment
Tools / Equipment Donation Programs
Donation Pickups
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. ##REENTRY##

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General Clothing Provision
General Furniture Provision
General Appliance Provision
Household Goods Vouchers

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Kitchenware
Holiday Gifts / Toys
Diapers
Homeless Shelter
Baby Furniture
Small Kitchen Appliances
General Clothing Provision
Formula / Baby Food
Furniture / Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Electronics / Small Appliance Donation Programs
Baby Clothing
General Appliance Provision
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
General Furniture Provision
Appliance Donation Programs

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Parent Support Groups
School Supplies
Winter Clothing
Child Guidance
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Job Search / Placement
Resume Preparation Assistance
Case / Care Management
Small Business Development
Kitchenware
General Appliance Provision
General Health Education Programs
General Furniture Provision
Play Therapy
Financial Literacy Training

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Bedding / Linen Donation Programs
Furniture / Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Holiday Gifts / Toys
Children's Clothing
Small Kitchen Appliances
Winter Clothing
General Clothing Donation Programs
Christmas Baskets
Electronics / Small Appliance Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
General Appliance Provision
Medical Equipment / Supplies
General Furniture Provision
Appliance Donation Programs
Bedding / Linen
General Household Goods Donation Programs
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Children's Clothing Donation Programs
Offers loans with low fixed interest rates for the purpose of buying new home appliances. Qualifying appliances include refrigerators, freezers, electric ranges, gas ranges, washers, electric dryers, gas dryers, stackable washers and dryers, and air conditioners (medical need documentation required for air conditioners).

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Refrigerators
Washing Machines
Stoves
Air Conditioners
Clothes Dryers
Freezers
Provides clothing, small appliances, and household wares. There is a men's room, a women's room, a children's room, and a baby's room. Anyone can walk in and shop for the clothes they like. People can take one bag of clothes per day. ##REENTRY##

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Kitchenware
Baby Clothing
General Clothing Provision
Small Kitchen Appliances
Children's Clothing
Bedding / Linen
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 for receiving, pricing, and stocking donations; assisting customers on the sale floor and at the register; and also for merchandising and running pick-up and deliveries.

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Furniture / Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Tools / Equipment
Tools / Equipment Donation Programs
General Furniture Provision
Low Cost Building Materials / Supplies
General Appliance Provision
Electronics / Small Appliance Donation Programs
Donation Pickups

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Personal / Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Appliance Donation Programs
General Furniture Provision
General Appliance Provision
Furniture / Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Mentoring Programs
Small Kitchen Appliances
Prescription Expense Assistance
Holiday Gifts / Toys
General Household Goods Donation Programs
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.
Focuses on creating asset development opportunities for both residents and entrepreneurs. Assists individuals in growing and investing in their communities by providing lending capital, training, consulting, technical assistance, seminars, workshops, and low-cost business rental space to new and existing businesses that would otherwise lack access to these services. Assists area residents in developing asset based thinking by providing financial literacy training, basic budgeting, and home appliance loans to combat predatory lenders. Loan programs and Cottage Industry Assistance Program target low to moderate income existing and prospective individuals. Chautauqua Microenterprise Loan Fund and the Women and Minority Microenterprise Loan Fund Programs help small businesses by providing small business start up and expansion loans. The small business incubator offers small businesses an opportunity to grow and stabilize with subsidies around rent, business services, and technical assistance. Serves as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold and as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Warming/Cooling Center is open before going there.

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Child and Adult Care Food Programs
Stoves
Microenterprise Development / Support
Business Incubators
Child Care Provider Training
Minority Business Development
Small Business Development
Organizational Consultation / Technical Assistance
Bankruptcy Assistance
Transitional Housing / Shelter
Low Income / Subsidized Private Rental Housing
Child Care Provider Recruitment
Air Conditioners
Credit Counseling
Minority Business Financing
Freezers
Business Consulting Services
Clothes Dryers
Refrigerators
Financial Literacy Training
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Small Business Financing
Business Assistance Centers
Youth Shelters
Homebuyer / Home Purchase Counseling
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Child Care Provider Referrals
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Weatherization Programs
Washing Machines
Microenterprise Financing