Limited emergency financial assistance to Tioga County, NY residents only. Job board. Financial assistance determined on case-by-case basis and may available for security deposits, emergency prescriptions, heating assistance and utilities to avoid shut-off. Offers budget counseling. Depending on donations, may have school supplies.

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.

*Serves veterans and their families with financial assistance, with up to 4 months rent, mortgage and utilities.

Offers individuals assistance to apply for HEAP benefits.

Offers individuals assistance to apply for HEAP benefits.

Provides negotiated budget agreements and direct payments to landlords, utility companies, and pharmacies along with trouble-shooting to help people avert eviction, utility shut-off, hunger or medicine shortage. Also provides guidance on household budgeting and energy conservation and information and referrals to other agencies that might best assist with a client’s needs, including assistance with applying for HEAP or other benefits as eligible.

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.

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.

Provides federal funding to local department of social services that is used to supplement annual energy costs. The funding can also be used to help households in a heat or heating related emergency. 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. Furnace repair/replacement grants are also available to repair or replace the primary heating source.

* Provides utility gas and electric bill payment assistance for eligible National Grid customers.

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.

Assists individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness due to an eviction notice or utility issues or help in avoiding foreclosure. Services include landlord mediation, utility company mediation, referrals, access to safe and affordable transitional housing. Households are counseled on restructuring debt, establishing reinstatement plans, foreclosure prevention strategies, loan forbearance, management of household finances, obtaining rental subsidies, landlord and renter rights, the eviction process and locating alternative housing. Financial assistance also consists of security deposit assistance, rent payment assistance, and assistance with back utilities and back rent. Transitional housing is located in Almond and is only for individuals or families who are facing homelessness.

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 limited funding to help pay overdue bills to avoid shut off. Assists with working with Penn Yan Municipal, NYSEG, and other utility providers to secure extensions or payback plans. Funds can also be used towards heating oil and firewood. Also assists with HEAP and SNAP applications for those that might be eligible.

Provides assistance with utility bill payments including electric and gas bills.

* Facilitates applications for financial assistance to seniors through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components. Regular Benefit: assists low income individuals with the cost of heating their home. Emergency Benefit: assists low income individuals who are facing a heat or heat related energy emergency.

Provides prescription and first month rent/security deposit financial help. Will also discuss options with those who have received an eviction notice.

Provides negotiated budget agreements and direct payments to landlords, utility companies, and pharmacies along with trouble-shooting to help people avert eviction, utility shut-off, hunger or medicine shortage. Also provides guidance on household budgeting and energy conservation and information and referrals to other agencies that might best assist with a client’s needs, including assistance with applying for HEAP or other benefits as eligible.

Provides financial assistance to help low-income seniors meet home energy costs. Provides cooling assistance with the purchase and installation of air conditioners not to exceed $800 or a fan to eligible households.

Code Blue Warming Centers Info for Winter 2023-2024 http://www.cortland-co.org/149/Social-ServicesCoordinated Entry update 2024-Coordinated Entry for Cortland county is now overseen by CARES NY. Callers seeking CE assessment can either go to Catholic Charities or contact CARES NY Coordinated Entry line at 518-489-4130 ext 719Three major divisions: Income Maintenance Temporary Assistance Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), partially federally-funded Safety Net (SN), partially state-funded Food Stamps Medicaid Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Employment programs Child Care Block Grant (CCBG) Child support Emergency programs Homeless assistance Services Foster care Preventive Services Adoption Child Protective Services (CPS) Coordinated Children's Services Initiative (CCSI) Adult Protective Services Long Term Care services Administration Resource recovery Records retention Network technology Accounting Staff development Security, legal, fraud Special projects, e.g., implementating TANF allocations when available For after hours assistance, contact the Cortland Co. Sheriff's Department, non-emergency line: 607-753-3311.

* Provides heating grants for income-eligible RG&E customers who have an active disconnect notice in the RG&E and NYSEG service areas. This program is fuel blind and grants are $200, available once per season.* Provides heating grants for active-duty military personnel and veterans and their partners who have an active disconnect notice (no income requirement).

National Grid has 9 Consumer Advocates that cover 40 counties in Upstate New York. We work one-on-one with National Grid customers and community agency staff. National Grid Advocates are prepared to help our customers experiencing financial difficulties by offering: specialize payment arrangements deferred payment agreements bill extender program third party notification budget plan on line bill-pay

Offers individuals assistance to apply for HEAP benefits.

Assists individuals with National Grid who have exhausted all sources of HEAP.

CAPTAIN's Family Assistance program offers advocacy and assistance in accessing emergency funds for basic needs to families in all of Saratoga County.