Provides a one-time grant for individuals who are struggling to pay their electric or gas bill due to an emergency situation, that has caused severe financial impact, and have exhausted or been denied public assistance. This program runs November through May.

Provides utility or medication payment assistance for low income adults and also seniors who are in financial hardship.

Provides housing stabilization, rental assistance, utility assistance, and moving assistance.

A federally funded program administered by New York State to assist low income families with their energy needs. Multiple components are available to residents while funding is available. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) components include Regular and Emergency benefit assistance towards heating and electricity costs, furnace repair, replacement, clean and tune, and cooling assistance. All approved benefits result in a credit on the heating or electric bill, or a delivery of fuel, equaling the benefit amount. Programs run annually until funding is exhausted. The Regular HEAP Benefit closed April 7th, 2025. The Emergency HEAP Benefits closed April 7th, 2025. The Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) Benefit opened October 1st, 2024. The Clean & Tune Benefit opened October 1st, 2024. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the Heating Equipment Clean and Tune benefit. The Cooling Assistance Benefit opened April 15th, 2025. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria and a household member must have a medical need in order to be eligible for the Cooling benefit. All applicants are required to provide medical documentation that their medical condition is exacerbated by extreme heat, unless there is a vulnerable member in their household. This is defined as being over the age of 60 or under the age of 6. For complete details, visit New York State's HEAP web page: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

The NYS Energy Affordability Program / Low-Income Bill Discount Program provides income-eligible consumers with a discount on their monthly electric and/or gas bills, as well as other benefits, depending on the characteristics of the particular utility's program. You may be enrolled automatically if you receive benefits from a government assistance program. For more information visit your utility website.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.” The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Offers two programs (The Neighbor Fund and Orange County Fuel Fund) for customers who have experienced a financial reversal and are struggling to pay their utility bill due to an unexpected medical problem, an accident, unemployment, etc. and have exhausted or been denied public assistance.

Provides a $200 grant for low-income households in danger of getting their gas or electricity disconnected. Individuals can call a local community action program office to see if they qualify and fill out an application.

Neighborhood offices for paying PSEG bills, opening accounts, or asking questions about account.

Administers, accepts and processes applications for the Orange and Rockland Neighbor Fund that provides emergency financial assistance. The Neighbor Fund Program, evaluates Neighbor Fund applications and makes the grants from October through June each year.

* 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. 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.

The Office for the Aging offers many services for the senior residents of Steuben County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition through congregate meals, advocacy, support groups, transportation services, caregiver services, case management, and the Bone Builders and Senior Meal Programs. Bone Builders and the Senior Dinner Clubs are overseen by Pro Action of Steuben-Yates.

Provides a one- time limited emergency financial assistance which may include help with basic needs, fuel, electric, and gas assistance, and medical prescription assistance.

Provides temporary financial assistance to individuals who are in need including help with gas money, processing National Fuel assistance applications, bus tokens, and additional situations depending on need. Limited funding is available.

The Office for the Aging offers many services for the senior residents of Steuben County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition through congregate meals, advocacy, support groups, transportation services, caregiver services, case management, and the Bone Builders and Senior Meal Programs. Bone Builders and the Senior Dinner Clubs are overseen by Pro Action of Steuben-Yates.

Assists older individuals in accessing applications for applying for HEAP grants. HEAP grants are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, 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.

Aids in facilitating HEAP grant applications. HEAP grants are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, 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.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Provides assistance to Town of Islip families and singles who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Offers assistance with rent and utility arrears, landlord tenant negotiation, legal services, housing relocation, ongoing case management and referral to additional community based services.

NOTE: Until further notice, this service is temporary on HOLD, due to a high volume of intakes for assistance; also inform callers that any applications received after March 13, 2025 will be placed on a waiting list. ___________ Bridge Fund assisting Westchester County Residents with rent, utility, and cable (If school-aged children who need internet in residence).

Provides financial assistance low income individuals with a termination notice for Central Hudson Services

Provides assistance to low income individuals and families who need help due to a financial hardship in an emergency situation. Assistance can be rent payment, utility bill payment, medication, automobile insurance payment, home repairs, etc.

* 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.