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Provides on-site emergency food pantry for residents of specific streets in Niagara Falls (call for details) and information on meal planning and budgeting. Also distributes food donations (separate from pantry services) three days per week; first come, first served. Items and quantities vary each week according to donations received, and are given out until they're gone.
Provides back rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance to low income residents of Niagara Falls when funds are available; funds are currently unavailable.
Fair Housing Advocacy Program assists individuals who feel they are victims of discrimination when purchasing or renting a home. Provides information, assessment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state, or local human rights agency or court. Housing location services and landlord/tenant advocacy also provided.
Individual advocacy, information and referral, application assistance, case management, asset management, and budget counseling available.
Provides on-site emergency food pantry for residents of specific streets in Niagara Falls (call for details) and information on meal planning and budgeting. Also distributes food donations (separate from pantry services) three days per week; first come, first served. Items and quantities vary each week according to donations received, and are given out until they're gone.
Provides back rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance to low income residents of Niagara Falls when funds are available; funds are currently unavailable.
Fair Housing Advocacy Program assists individuals who feel they are victims of discrimination when purchasing or renting a home. Provides information, assessment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state, or local human rights agency or court. Housing location services and landlord/tenant advocacy also provided.
Individual advocacy, information and referral, application assistance, case management, asset management, and budget counseling available.
Categories
Personal Financial Counseling
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Food Pantries
Personal / Grooming Supplies
Food Lines
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Case / Care Management
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Individual Advocacy
Provides the following for developmentally disabled individuals with epilepsy:
- Advocacy for all ages
- Counseling for all ages
- Information and referral for all ages
- Developmentally disabled parent training
- Parenting skills for parents of developmentally disabled children ages birth-22
- Support groups for adults ages 18-65, including parenting support
Other support services may include:
- Case Management/Service Coordination
- Forms preparation assistance
- Overnight camps
- Scholarships
- Telephone reassurance
Provides the following for developmentally disabled individuals with epilepsy:
- Advocacy for all ages
- Counseling for all ages
- Information and referral for all ages
- Developmentally disabled parent training
- Parenting skills for parents of developmentally disabled children ages birth-22
- Support groups for adults ages 18-65, including parenting support
Other support services may include:
- Case Management/Service Coordination
- Forms preparation assistance
- Overnight camps
- Scholarships
- Telephone reassurance
Categories
Individual Advocacy
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Categories
Occasional Emergency Food Assistance
Individual Advocacy
General Clothing Provision
Comprehensive Information and Referral
STRAWW Recovery Guides assist participants in developing recovery plans tailored to their individual needs. Various tools are used to assist participants to define their goals and develop a plan to reach them. Program links participants with community activities and programs as well as creating activities and events that are of interest to participants. In addition, disabled individuals have the opportunity to meet in groups or one-on-one sessions to discuss common experiences, support one another's efforts, and provide guidance toward the common goal of increased independence.
STRAWW Recovery Guides assist participants in developing recovery plans tailored to their individual needs. Various tools are used to assist participants to define their goals and develop a plan to reach them. Program links participants with community activities and programs as well as creating activities and events that are of interest to participants. In addition, disabled individuals have the opportunity to meet in groups or one-on-one sessions to discuss common experiences, support one another's efforts, and provide guidance toward the common goal of increased independence.
Categories
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Self Advocacy Support
Categories
General Benefits Assistance
Mentoring Programs
Life Coaching
Vocational Rehabilitation
Families / Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Community Mental Health Agencies
Families / Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Related Support Groups
Families / Friends of Individuals With Sexual / Love Addiction Support Groups
Families / Friends of Individuals With a Gambling Addiction Support Groups
Individual Advocacy
Categories
Underage Drinking Prevention
Youth Violence Prevention
Issue Advocacy
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education / Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Social Skills Training
Drug Use Disorder Education / Prevention
Specialized Information and Referral
Information, referral, advocacy, insurance counseling, and general assistance for citizens 60 years old and older.
Information, referral, advocacy, insurance counseling, and general assistance for citizens 60 years old and older.
Categories
Individual Advocacy
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
General Benefits Assistance
Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
* Provides senior center services such as: Meals. Recreation. Special events. Clubs. Health and wellness programs.* Provides advocacy: Assistance with forms and health related services.
* Provides senior center services such as: Meals. Recreation. Special events. Clubs. Health and wellness programs.* Provides advocacy: Assistance with forms and health related services.
Categories
Senior Centers
Wellness Programs
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Individual Advocacy
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Recreational Activities/Sports
Buddy Programs
Enables emergency communication between military personnel and their families. Provides preparedness information for service members families. Advocates for veterans with the VA.
Enables emergency communication between military personnel and their families. Provides preparedness information for service members families. Advocates for veterans with the VA.
Categories
Individual Advocacy
Armed Forces Emergency Services
Researches current consumer issues, develops legislation to properly respond to consumer needs and works with government and industry to address issues of consumer concern.
Researches current consumer issues, develops legislation to properly respond to consumer needs and works with government and industry to address issues of consumer concern.
Categories
Legislative Advocacy
Consumer Safety Standards
Offers an outpatient treatment-referral program designed to serve individuals between the ages of 12 and 35 who are at risk or who have been sexually exploited/human trafficked, at-risk of sexual exploitation/human trafficking, runaway or are homeless. Services provided include individual and family counseling, street outreach, GED classes, DSS advocacy, life skills education, housing assistance, and education and job placement and are tailored to meet all the needs of each individual utilizing services.
Offers an outpatient treatment-referral program designed to serve individuals between the ages of 12 and 35 who are at risk or who have been sexually exploited/human trafficked, at-risk of sexual exploitation/human trafficking, runaway or are homeless. Services provided include individual and family counseling, street outreach, GED classes, DSS advocacy, life skills education, housing assistance, and education and job placement and are tailored to meet all the needs of each individual utilizing services.
Categories
Prostitution Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Life Skills Education
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Street Outreach Programs
Job Search/Placement
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Human Trafficking Counseling
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Individual Advocacy
* Offers support, information and referral, and education for developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and epilepsy. Case management. Residential Homes. Self-Directed Services, including Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage services. Family reimbursement. Respite. Health Homes. Family support services, including parent support groups. Structured day and evening programs. Support groups, counseling. Community habilitation. Day Habilitation. Camp EAGR - Residential summer camp for children with epilepsy.
* Offers support, information and referral, and education for developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and epilepsy. Case management. Residential Homes. Self-Directed Services, including Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage services. Family reimbursement. Respite. Health Homes. Family support services, including parent support groups. Structured day and evening programs. Support groups, counseling. Community habilitation. Day Habilitation. Camp EAGR - Residential summer camp for children with epilepsy.
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Respite Care Subsidies
Transitional Case/Care Management
Participant Directed Financial Management Organizations
Individual Advocacy
Parent Support Groups
Therapeutic Camps
Adult In Home Respite Care
* Provides support to people with disabilities and their families in Seneca and Cayuga counties. Benefit management assistance. Legal and educational advocacy. Crisis assistance. Individual habilitation services. Family reimbursement. Parent support. Guardianship information. Respite assistance. Summer camp and recreation for adults and children. Transportation to doctor's appointments and planned shopping can be provided.
* Provides support to people with disabilities and their families in Seneca and Cayuga counties. Benefit management assistance. Legal and educational advocacy. Crisis assistance. Individual habilitation services. Family reimbursement. Parent support. Guardianship information. Respite assistance. Summer camp and recreation for adults and children. Transportation to doctor's appointments and planned shopping can be provided.
Categories
Individual Advocacy
Public Awareness/Education
Medical Equipment Expense Assistance
Long Term Case/Care Management
Respite Care Subsidies
Recreational Activities/Sports
General Counseling Services
Adult In Home Respite Care
Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.
Advocates
Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties
Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties
Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties
Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties
Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties
Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties
Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
Advocates
Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties
Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties
Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties
Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties
Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties
Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties
Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.
Advocates
Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties
Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties
Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties
Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties
Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties
Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties
Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
Advocates
Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties
Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties
Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties
Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties
Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties
Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties
Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
Categories
Individual Advocacy
Advocates for public policy and legislative changes at state and federal levels to promote accessible and quality end of life care with a focus on underserved NYS communities.
Advocates for public policy and legislative changes at state and federal levels to promote accessible and quality end of life care with a focus on underserved NYS communities.
Categories
Legislative Advocacy
* Provides immediate emergency assistance to households in crisis including: Food bags. Personal Hygiene Bag. Prescription Assistance. Bus Passes (when available). Stranded Traveler Assistance. Clothing Assistance. Diaper Assistance. Vouchers to area supermarkets for food and personal items. Advocacy and referrals to outside agencies. Crisis assessment and management. Bilingual Services. Registration for Salvation Army Programs (Project Bundle Up, Long Point Camp, Christmas Assistance, etc.)
* Provides immediate emergency assistance to households in crisis including: Food bags. Personal Hygiene Bag. Prescription Assistance. Bus Passes (when available). Stranded Traveler Assistance. Clothing Assistance. Diaper Assistance. Vouchers to area supermarkets for food and personal items. Advocacy and referrals to outside agencies. Crisis assessment and management. Bilingual Services. Registration for Salvation Army Programs (Project Bundle Up, Long Point Camp, Christmas Assistance, etc.)
Categories
Brown Bag Food Programs
Prescription Medication Services
Transportation Passes
In Person Crisis Intervention
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Individual Advocacy
Diapers
Transitional Case/Care Management
Clothing Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Allows clients, along with their parents or advocates, to exercise choices around the types of supports and services they receive and who provides them. Provides a needs assessment, review of available resources and development of a financial budget. Coordinates respite support either through self-hire or agency provided.
Allows clients, along with their parents or advocates, to exercise choices around the types of supports and services they receive and who provides them. Provides a needs assessment, review of available resources and development of a financial budget. Coordinates respite support either through self-hire or agency provided.
Categories
Adult Mentoring Programs
Self Advocacy Support
Enables emergency communication between military personnel and their families. Provides preparedness information for service members families. Advocates for veterans with the VA.
Enables emergency communication between military personnel and their families. Provides preparedness information for service members families. Advocates for veterans with the VA.
Categories
Armed Forces Emergency Services
Individual Advocacy
Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.
Advocates
Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties
Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties
Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties
Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties
Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties
Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties
Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
Advocates
Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties
Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties
Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties
Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties
Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties
Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties
Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.
Advocates
Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties
Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties
Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties
Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties
Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties
Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties
Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
Advocates
Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties
Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties
Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties
Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties
Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties
Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties
Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
Categories
Individual Advocacy
* Offers Family and Emergency Services including: Family support and case management services. Advocacy and referrals.* Member of the Emergency Services and Family Stabilization Network.
* Offers Family and Emergency Services including: Family support and case management services. Advocacy and referrals.* Member of the Emergency Services and Family Stabilization Network.
Categories
Individual Advocacy
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Transitional Case/Care Management
Brings together people from all religious backgrounds to work together for public policies benefitting low income individuals and addressing poverty's root causes.Organizes education and advocacy efforts promoting peace, human dignity and workers' rights and assists Catholic faith communities in raising awareness of these issues.
Brings together people from all religious backgrounds to work together for public policies benefitting low income individuals and addressing poverty's root causes.Organizes education and advocacy efforts promoting peace, human dignity and workers' rights and assists Catholic faith communities in raising awareness of these issues.
Categories
Human Rights Groups
Issue Advocacy
* Provides services for pregnant women and pregnant teens. Assists with connection to community services. WIC, baby clothes and items, prenatal care. * Offers supportive counseling regarding crisis pregnancy issues including unplanned pregnancy and adoption.
* Provides services for pregnant women and pregnant teens. Assists with connection to community services. WIC, baby clothes and items, prenatal care. * Offers supportive counseling regarding crisis pregnancy issues including unplanned pregnancy and adoption.
Categories
Adoption Information/Referrals
Adoption Counseling and Support
Specialized Information and Referral
Individual Advocacy
Pregnancy Counseling
* Offers information and referral on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired.
* Provides legislative advocacy on laws affecting blind persons.
* Offers college scholarships to blind and visually impaired students.
* Provides legislative and governmental monitoring.
* Holds annual conference featuring a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired people.
* Publishes monthly magazine, "The ACB Braille Forum," in braille, large print, on digital cartridge, via email, podcast, and download.
* Has an Internet radio station, ACB Media (https://www.acbmedia.org), which offers ten channels of music, talk, and entertainment.
* ACB's Community Events offer a wide variety of topics, from education to technology training, cooking and social events, braille classes, games, yoga, and much more. Visit https://www.acb.org/acb-community-events to learn more.
* ACB's Audio Description Project (https://www.acb.org/audio-description-project) maintains a list of audio-described movies, broadcast TV, DVDs, performing arts, museums, and national parks on their website. The project also offers two Audio Description Institutes each year, where people can learn how to become audio describers.
* Offers information and referral on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired.
* Provides legislative advocacy on laws affecting blind persons.
* Offers college scholarships to blind and visually impaired students.
* Provides legislative and governmental monitoring.
* Holds annual conference featuring a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired people.
* Publishes monthly magazine, "The ACB Braille Forum," in braille, large print, on digital cartridge, via email, podcast, and download.
* Has an Internet radio station, ACB Media (https://www.acbmedia.org), which offers ten channels of music, talk, and entertainment.
* ACB's Community Events offer a wide variety of topics, from education to technology training, cooking and social events, braille classes, games, yoga, and much more. Visit https://www.acb.org/acb-community-events to learn more.
* ACB's Audio Description Project (https://www.acb.org/audio-description-project) maintains a list of audio-described movies, broadcast TV, DVDs, performing arts, museums, and national parks on their website. The project also offers two Audio Description Institutes each year, where people can learn how to become audio describers.
Categories
Scholarships
Information and Referral
Advocacy
Public Awareness/Education
Enables emergency communication between military personnel and their families. Provides preparedness information for service members families. Advocates for veterans with the VA.
Enables emergency communication between military personnel and their families. Provides preparedness information for service members families. Advocates for veterans with the VA.
Categories
Individual Advocacy
Armed Forces Emergency Services
Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.
Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.
Categories
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Accessibility Information
Disability Awareness Training
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
System Advocacy
Walking Aids
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Ramp Construction Services
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Home Modification Consultation
Hospital Beds
Transportation Advocacy Groups
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Self Advocacy Support
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Shower/Bath Seats
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Adapted Health Care Devices