* Provides a food pantry, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. * Offers clothing.* Offers household goods.* Provides funds as available for various needs; rent, gas and electric bill payment, car repairs and medication/prescription payment assistance.

Update June 2025- the ALICE program is out of funding. The program is closed indefinitely. Check back for updates including the limited funding assistance expected later this summer for individuals coming out of homelessness. Assistance up to $500 for qualified households, types of assistance includes:Car RepairsCar Insurance- must have cancelation noticePhone Bills- must have shut off noticeUtility Bills-must have shut off noticeHealth InsuranceChildcare ExpensesBack Rent Assistance- must have eviction noticeClient must be ineligible for other local programs that already provide these services such as DSS, Catholic Charities, Robin Fund, INHS for rent assistance or repairs- will need to prove ineligibility for other programsIncome guidelines listed in eligibility section belowDocuments needed for verification:Documents to prove residency or employment in Tompkins County:- Valid NYS driver license with current address- utility or phone bill or other mail issued in past 30 daysDocumentation of income, examples include:-current paystub in last 30 days- benefit statement for Social Security, SSI or Unemployment- Current bank statement- self attestation formDocumentation of Need, examples:-notice of eviction from court-repair bill/estimate- utility bill/shutoff notice with date of termination- other statement ie insurance, childcare, etc*must include amount needed to avoid shutoff or cancellation* Document upload short url: 211tompkins.org/uploadmobile friendly, screenshots and pictures of the documents can be uploadedClick on the link below to begin the intake process MUST BE FILLED OUT BY LOCAL 2-1-1 STAFF:https://forms.gle/9XfAjbZzDF4Yegwr7

*Provide direct assistance to low-income individuals and families by providing case management services through a series of assessments. Assistance based on need and includes rent, security deposit, mortgage, utilities (such as gas, electric, heating, water, and sewer), auto insurance and repairs, personal hygiene items, diapers and wipes, furniture, as well as gasoline and bus passes for employment-related services. * Provides information and referrals to the appropriate resources or agencies. * Provides personal financial counseling.

* 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 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.

Provides emergency and regular food, rent, utility and prescriptions assistance to those in need in Owego Village area. Emergency food delivery to anyone 65+ who is housebound or disabled and resides in Owego Village area.

Provides transportation assistance to individuals in order for them to gain/maintain employment. Offers assistance with vehicle repairs, tire replacement, insurance/loan payments, and altnerative methods of transportation.

Offers transportation technology courses. Course offerings include: Automotive Repair Industry Certification Preparation (ASE); Automotive Skills; Auto Body Technician; Motorcycle Service and Repair; Auto Body Repair; Small Engine Repair; Marine Repair; and Basic Auto Mechanics and Maintenance. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course offerings varies each semester. Also offered are Professional Automotive Services for the public. Automotive services are available in Oakdale (MTC) location. Services available October through June. Students are under the supervision of their instructors and can perform a wide range of automotive and tire services including: Car Inspection; Oil Change, Lube & Filter; Tire Repair, Rotation & Wheel Alignment; Brake Service and Belts & Hoses. Please call (631) 244-5845 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM for more detailed information.

Offers transportation technology courses. Course offerings include: Automotive Repair Industry Certification Preparation (ASE); Automotive Skills; Auto Body Technician; Motorcycle Service and Repair; Auto Body Repair; Small Engine Repair; Marine Repair; and Basic Auto Mechanics and Maintenance. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course offerings varies each semester. Also offered are Professional Automotive Services for the public. Automotive services are available in Oakdale (MTC) location. Services available October through June. Students are under the supervision of their instructors and can perform a wide range of automotive and tire services including: Car Inspection; Oil Change, Lube & Filter; Tire Repair, Rotation & Wheel Alignment; Brake Service and Belts & Hoses. Please call (631) 244-5845 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM for more detailed information.

Provides funds to help individuals obtain and retain their employment and to become more employable by removing barriers to adequate transportation. includes auto repair grants, insurance payment grants, registration payment grants.

Offers courses in: Auto Body Refinishing; Auto Body Repair; Auto Mechanics I; Auto Mechanics II and Automobile Service Consultant / Service Writer. Classes vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Offers the Automotive Technical Training program. Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Upon successful completion of this full-time program at Western Suffolk BOCES’ Northport campus, you will have acquired the skills needed to work in an auto dealership, auto repair shop or similar setting as an entry-level automotive technician. The ASE-approved curriculum helps prepare students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams. Call for more detailed information.

Offers transportation technology courses. Course offerings include: Automotive Repair Industry Certification Preparation (ASE); Automotive Skills; Auto Body Technician; Motorcycle Service and Repair; Auto Body Repair; Small Engine Repair; Marine Repair; and Basic Auto Mechanics and Maintenance. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course offerings varies each semester. Also offered are Professional Automotive Services for the public. Automotive services are available in Oakdale (MTC) location. Services available October through June. Students are under the supervision of their instructors and can perform a wide range of automotive and tire services including: Car Inspection; Oil Change, Lube & Filter; Tire Repair, Rotation & Wheel Alignment; Brake Service and Belts & Hoses. Please call (631) 244-5845 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM for more detailed information.

* 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.

Provides emergency financial assistance to those in need, i.e. requests for food, clothing, shelter, utilities, prescriptions, auto repair, child care services and other related programs.

Offers courses in Auto Collision I, Auto Collision II and OSHA-10. After completing Auto Collision courses meet with our Employment Center counselors for job opportunities in Long Island collision repair establishments. Call for more detailed information.

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.

* Assists people in crisis with one-time housing and utility costs.

* 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.

Previously known as Food Stamps, the Federal SNAP program provides low-income households monthly benefits to purchase food. Income and resource standards vary according to age, health, household size and household expenditures.You or your authorized representative can apply for SNAP either online at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin or by completing a New York State-prescribed form manually and mailing it to or dropping it off at the Department of Social Services.Temporary Assistance 274-5348Cash assistance program based on income and resources. Assistance can be issued on an ongoing basis or to meet an emergency need for housing or heat/utilities. Visit the NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website otda.ny.govYou or your authorized representative can apply for Temporary Assistance either online at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin or by completing a New York State-prescribed form manually and mailing it to or dropping it off at the Department of Social Services.

* 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

Offers transportation technology courses. Course offerings include: Automotive Repair Industry Certification Preparation (ASE); Automotive Skills; Auto Body Technician; Motorcycle Service and Repair; Auto Body Repair; Small Engine Repair; Marine Repair; and Basic Auto Mechanics and Maintenance. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course offerings varies each semester. Also offered are Professional Automotive Services for the public. Automotive services are available in Oakdale (MTC) location. Services available October through June. Students are under the supervision of their instructors and can perform a wide range of automotive and tire services including: Car Inspection; Oil Change, Lube & Filter; Tire Repair, Rotation & Wheel Alignment; Brake Service and Belts & Hoses. Please call (631) 244-5845 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM for more detailed information.