Provides assistance and care to families immediately in the event of natural and other disasters including home fires, flood, and power outages due to storms.

Provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. Handles SNAP appeals/complaints and SNAP fraud reporting.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). These requirements will not go into effect until FebruaryThere have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

* Services offered: Hydromassage. Laundry. Reiki. Art Therapy. Suicide Prevention. Crisis Intervention. Peer-to-peer veteran groups.

Provides assistance and care to families immediately in the event of natural and other disasters including home fires, flood, and power outages due to storms.

Provides assistance and care to families immediately in the event of natural and other disasters including home fires, flood, and power outages due to storms.

SNAP, formerly food stamps, issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used like cash for authorized retail food stores. Eligibility based on household size, income, and other factors.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). These requirements will not go into effect until FebruaryThere have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

Masks and gloves for large corporations and municipalities doing post-disaster clean up

Serves as a resource and referral network for Long Island Hurricane Sandy survivors to gain access to much needed services such as individual case work, housing assistance and social service supports. Determines eligibility for services and ensures that long term recovery plans are in place. This program is supported through the American Red Cross. Call for further information. Walk ins welcome. Assistance available in American Sign Language, Spanish and Creole.

Provides disaster assistance in the form of low interest long term loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private non-profit organizations that suffer or incur damages during a declared disaster. Disaster recovery loans are to enable the applicant to repair/rebuild to pre-disaster conditions and cover operating expenses for a short period.

Provides weatherization services to low-middle income homeowners, renters or rental property owners to replace or repair heating or cooling systems, repairing/insulating cracks and holes to maximize efficiency, provide efficient lighting and refrigerator.

Offers financial support in the form of grants, no-interest loans, booth fee waivers, discounts and/or donations of craft supplies and equipment to artists who have experienced a disaster or emergency situation.

Newcomers Resource Center an FCA program that will provide immigrants and refugees with a broad array of case management short term counseling, family support, child care and easy access for legal help with critical immigrant concerns, both English and Spanish.

Offers and trains a primary point of contact especially in the low-income areas for terrorism, crime, disasters and emergencies for citizens in their community, to be ready for any type of disaster, to become involved and be with the knowledge and resources necessary to be prepared for disasters, whether they are natural or man-made.

Offers and trains a primary point of contact especially in the low-income areas for terrorism, crime, disasters and emergencies for citizens in their community, to be ready for any type of disaster, to become involved and be with the knowledge and resources necessary to be prepared for disasters, whether they are natural or man-made.

Offers specialized crisis counseling and support for anyone struggling with emotional distress related to Hurricane Sandy. Offers 24/7/365 toll-free, confidential and multi-lingual hotline and SMS counseling, support, and referrals to local community-based resources for Sandy survivors, first responders, and anyone who may be experiencing ongoing distress, anxiety, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts/feeling and other mental health concerns.

* Provides information on how individuals might be able to get help from U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster.

Offers an appliance grant program for state residents who sustained property damage due to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The program will help cover the cost of replacing vital household appliances, such as refrigerators, boilers, hot water/heater tanks, washing machines, dryers, dehumidifiers, and furnaces damaged by flooding. Purchase of appliances and equipment must be for replacement purposes only and were not covered by insurance or FEMA.

Provides confidential pre-screening to determine potential SNAP eligibility. Then assists with application process. Home visits can be arranged for elderly and/or disabled persons.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). These requirements will not go into effect until FebruaryThere have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

Provides meals, clothing, and household items to families impacted by fire.

* Provides emergency temporary financial assistance with paying for: Utility bills Rent* Offers benefits screening with assistance available online regarding eligibility requirements and application processes for Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, Health Insurance, tax credits and other related programs by visiting www.mybenefits.ny.gov.

* Provides feeding unit (36 feet long) equipped to prepare 10,000 meals per day. * Provides recovery trailers (16 and 12 feet long) each containing tools, generators, high pressure water sprayers, wheel barrows, shovels, rakes, air compressors, chainsaws, gloves, masks, tools, protective gear, etc. * Provides shower/laundry trailers (28 and 30 feet long), including one water purification unit. * Provides utility trailer serving as a storage unit for extra supplies.

If eligible, the SNAP benefit is made available on a card that can be scanned at grocery stores to be used as money to purchase food. Expedited service is available to very low-income families and individuals.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). These requirements will not go into effect until FebruaryThere have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

* Provides a food voucher and groceries.* Provides general counseling services.* Provides clothing for all ages.* Provides assistance with Social Security Income (SSI) and other benefits.* Provides tenant/landlord dispute and rent/eviction services.

Dedicated to serving and protecting the residents of Otsego County.Cooling Centers

Neighbor to Neighbor (formerly Love Knows No Bounds) is a volunteer-run non-profit that collects and delivers good quality donated beds and furniture, and performs critical home repairs.Our furniture redistribution, repair programs, and special one-day projects serve low-income residents of Tompkins County. Both programs are run entirely through assistance from volunteers in our community.Due to the long waiting list for furniture, only agencies can make referrals for furniture. Agencies need to email [email protected] you'd like to talk to someone about a repair project, email [email protected]. When funds are available N2N also offers a roof repair program for qualified low-income home owners. Email [email protected] to speak to someone about this program.