Modest Needs' mission is to help low-income workers who are struggling to shoulder the burden of a short-term emergency expense. In keeping with our mission, Modest Needs' applicants must meet the following income and employment guidelines: At least one adult member of the applicant's household must be documentably employed at the time of the application; AND The primary (largest) source of income for each applicant's household must be either income earned from employment; or child support payments; or Veteran's Benefits; or retirement income (including Social Security retirement benefits) Modest Needs regularly makes grants to households receiving types of income other than those listed above (Social Security Disability Income, for example). However, in light of Modest Needs' mission, applicants whose households do NOT meet the income and employment guidelines listed above will NOT quality to apply for a grant from Modest Needs.Applicants MUST have regular access to a computer, the Internet, and a scanner during the application process.

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.

Provides short term help with basic life needs such as food, clothing, gasoline, and home heating fuels.

Provides financial assistance to children of low-income families in need, by referral only. Funds may be used for sports equipment and apparel, back-to-school supplies, clothing, and other needs.

Connects families with the resources available in our region, training for a new career, healthy food options, and emergency assistance.

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

Provides the following services for residents of Freeport: emergency food, clothing, education and job referrals, help acquiring insurance, Medicaid. Thrift Shop relocated to 87 Pine St. Freeport, offering low cost clothing and household items.

Provides financial aid for food, rent, clothing, shelter, etc. to qualifying individuals or families of low income under severe financial pressure from disaster, catastrophic illness or family breakup. Also, provide WIC, child care expense assistance, and provides financial assistance which enables people who are aged, blind or have a disability, are limited in their ability to care for themselves.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

As a Parish Outreach Center, provides a variety of concrete emergency services, such as food, clothing, limited financial aid or holiday assistance, to community members living within parish boundaries. Check with parish coordinator for details.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

ATM provides fiscal assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families for goods and services or reimbursement for recent expenditures not otherwise within the family budget. Advocacy, information and linkage related to fiscal issues.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Provides a variety of concrete emergency services, such as a food pantry, gas cards, supermarket gift cards, holiday food baskets, school supplies for Pre-K-12th grade, rides to shopping and doctor appointments and help with blood drives and clothing distribution. Services are limited to community members living within parish boundaries. Check with parish coordinator for details.

Offers families of active military personnel, who are away on special assignments, at war, or other long-term situations financial assistance in an emergency.

Provides a variety of concrete emergency services, such as food, clothing, limited financial aid or holiday assistance, to community members living within parish boundaries. Check with parish coordinator for details.

Provides a monthly support services for relatives caring for nieces or nephew, or grandchildren, etc.

Provides a food pantry, a full lunchtime meal, clothing, furniture, referrals, advocacy and direct services consisting of rent assistance, prescriptions, LIPA, telephone and water payments when appropriate, bus fare, etc.

As a Parish Outreach Center, provides a variety of concrete emergency services, such as food, clothing, limited financial aid or holiday assistance, to community members living within parish boundaries. Also runs a food pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, through outreach center. Check with parish coordinator for details.

Provides financial assistance for one-time, non-recurring expenses and is available to Long Island military, reservist, and National Guard and their families.

Provides short term financial assistance for low income families who have a temporary financial setback, and need help with basic living expenses, and helps families to gain their financial stability.Apart of Temporary Assistance is homeless shelter placement referrals. DSS in Ulster County is the first point of contact for the homeless through Temporary Assistance.