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Provides emergency financial assistance, domestic violence offenders program, counseling, parent and child counseling services, kinship caregiver program, care coordination, food and clothing assistance, Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and referrals as needed.

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Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Family Counseling
Food Vouchers
General Clothing Provision
Individual Counseling
Parent Counseling
Multisystemic Therapy
Case / Care Management
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Kinship Care
Provides outreach to Veterans identified as at risk of suicide, provides a baseline mental health assessment to potential participants in the program, and provides the following services for eligible participants: - Coordination of emergency treatment for participants, including coverage of any initial monetary charges for treatment, as long as the participant receives ongoing clinical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Case management with a holistic, individualized approach - Peer support - Assistance in obtaining VA benefits, including but not limited to vocational and rehabilitation services, employment and training services, educational assistance, housing assistance, and health care (including mental health care) services - Assistance in obtaining and coordinating with other public benefits for crisis-related needs, including health care services, daily living services, legal services, personal financial planning, credit counseling, and employment and vocational services - Eligible temporary income support assistance - Transportation assistance in the form of public transportation tokens - Childcare payment assistance for children under the age of 13 - General suicide prevention stability assistance, which can assist participants with funds to cover anything that may be contributing to a suicidal factor specific to a participant - Other suicide prevention services that are necessary for improving mental health such as adaptive sports, equine therapy, indoor or outdoor recreational therapy, substance use reduction programming, and individual, group, or family counseling All financial assistance is provided directly to third parties for services to veterans, and funds do not go directly to veterans themselves. ##Veteran##

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Gas Money
Train Fare
Child Care Expense Assistance
Suicide Prevention Programs
Incidental Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Local Bus Fare
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Case / Care Management
Taxi Fare
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
A group of neighbors supporting other neighbors in Tompkins County to make sure those most vulnerable and affected by COVID-19 get their survival needs met. Mutual Aid supports all people, but prioritizes the most vulnerable: poor, sick, elderly, disabled, undocumented, queer, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.Types of offerings: -Cash assistance-Food (Delivery when needed)-Masks (order local masks online Tompkins Mask Makers, or call 607-288-3280-Community Resource FolderLink to food sharing cabinets map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewerfbclid=IwAR1WkubYxSOEOXBqqy2y-HV7fndwZInmyXS2TYq9nTJHpf3nrx6NglIdlSE&mid=10XqR7KC6OigkXY95A9iG60-CeUOaEvTd&ll=42.45497481650012%2C-76.48189159999998&z=11

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Food Collection Volunteer Opportunities
Health Related Personal Protective Products and Equipment
Food Pantries
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Internet Support Groups
Connects families with the resources available in our region, training for a new career, healthy food options, and emergency assistance.

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Career Counseling
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Emergency Food Clearinghouses
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.

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Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Rental Deposit Assistance
School Supplies Donation Programs
School Supplies
Credit Counseling
Diapers
Prescription Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
General Clothing Donation Programs
* Offers emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, or security deposit payment.* Provides financial assistance for other needs such as prescriptions, glasses, formula, transportation cost, or some OTC products, based on need and funds available.

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Prescription Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Visual/Reading Aids
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Collects donations from Newfield residents to give back to the community. Provides help for Newfield Town residents with: utility bills school tuition (scholarships) general financial difficulties DOES NOT ASSIST WITH FIRST/LAST MONTH'S RENT OR Security Deposits or Storage Fees Must be a resident of Newfield for at least 6 months, maximum of $400, client must pay any additional balances first

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Rent Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial 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

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Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Appliances
A small interest free loan (up to $2,000) that can help the ALICE population (gap population) with an emergent need. Does not help with back rent, back utility bills, or purchase of car

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Interest Free Loans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
* Provides assistance in times of crisis. A committee determines the level of assistance that can be made available.

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Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance


Provides assistance to low-income families and individuals with emergency needs, such as, personal items, household items, food, and clothing. Donation based program.

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Personal/Grooming Supplies
Furniture
General Household Goods Provision
Kitchenware
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Household Goods Donation Programs
Helps in finding housing, clothing, furniture, emergency food, child care, etc. Referral to counseling, self-help groups, social services, legal aid. Offers Thanksgiving assistance. Offers Christmas assistance of family food packages and clothing gifts for children. Represents rural needs on area agency boards and committees.

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Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Christmas Baskets
Thanksgiving Baskets
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Individual Advocacy
Benefits Screening
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Montgomery County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

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Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
TANF
Moving Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
*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.

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Transitional Case/Care Management
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
General Furniture Provision
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Diapers
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Schenectady County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
TANF
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, and utility assistance.

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Rent Payment Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

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Rent Payment Assistance
TANF
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Utility Assistance
Emergency Shelter Clearinghouses
Assesses needs and makes emergency benefits available to individuals meeting EAA criteria.
* Provides temporary financial assistance to individuals and families in need. Rent payment assistance Medicaid SNAP (Food Stamps) Childcare payment assistance for families with low income More information can be found at www.mybenefits.ny.gov

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Medicaid
Child Care Expense Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
EBT Card Services
Gap Group Income Maintenance Programs
TANF
Benefits Screening
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Saratoga County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

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Moving Expense Assistance
TANF
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, and utility assistance.

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Rent Payment Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
* 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.

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Social Club/Event Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Camperships
School Supplies
Child Care Expense Assistance
General Clothing Provision


Provides assistance to low-income families and individuals with emergency needs, such as, personal items, household items, food, and clothing. Donation based program.

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Personal/Grooming Supplies
Furniture
General Household Goods Provision
Kitchenware
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Household Goods Donation Programs
Supports those who don't generally qualify to receive assistance from conventional agencies so that they don't find themselves losing everything because of a short-term crisis.Does NOT give cash directly to the persons who apply for help from Modest Needs; rather, when donors give, the person who has requested a grant is helped by payment directly to the vendor or creditor named in the applicant's documentation.

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Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Greene County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

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Moving Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rent Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
TANF