* Provides one-time rental assistance for eviction prevention or a security deposit to divert a family from a shelter placement. All requests for assistance via the Prevention & Diversion Program go through an online portal. This portal is ONLY open for requests during the first week of each month.* Applicants who have illustrated a stable rental history and/or an ability to pay future rent will be supplemented by aftercare case management for up to one year from Family Promise of Greater Rochester staff and/or partner agencies.

* Provides short-term financial support, as well as moderate case management in order to ensure a successful transition to stable housing.

* Offers crisis counseling for all victims of domestic violence. Hotlines for victims, concerned family, friends, and the general community in domestic violence situations or know someone who is. * Offers a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. No maximum number of children that may be brought into the shelter; if number exceeds beds available, other arrangements will be made. If no beds available, other arrangements can be made. Can provide services for male victims of domestic violence and their children. Collect calls accepted. * Provides advocacy for out-of-county emergency shelter support. * Offers support groups for victims of domestic violence. * Offers Court Advocacy: Court accompaniment with on-site advocate at family court. Help with securing orders of protection. Legal representation. * Personal advocacy to obtain needed services. * Emotional and Transitional Support Services. Information and counseling and support services. * Offers the Domestic Violence Prevention Education Program. For preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, community youth programs, parents, and businesses. * Provides transportation by police or some other form may be provided as appropriate. * Provides a hotline for Jewish women in domestic violence situations (Sara Line).

* 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.

FEMA may offer Temporary Housing Units such as travel trailers or manufactured housing units. These units are property of FEMA. Occupants may be eligible to stay in these FEMA-provided units for up to 18 months from the date of the disaster declaration while securing a permanent housing plan.

Offers disaster-relief funds for individuals and families to prevent homelessness due to fire, natural disaster or condemnation of a building, including illegal immigrants who are not eligible for local or federal relocation grants.

Assists individuals affected by flooding with hotel and grocery vouchers as well as storage unites, furances, and water heaters.

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

Emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties impacted by a series of severe weather events. From July 10th to the 16th, 22 in 2024, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flooding which affected multiple Upstate communities.

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 up to $50,000 for qualifying emergency repairs to eligible homeowners impacted by the tornadoes and flooding that occurred across New York State in July 2024. Grants will be awarded based on a scope of work approved by local administrators according to program guidelines. Homeowners in affected regions (see Eligibility below) can apply to receive funding to cover the cost of urgent repairs necessary to bring their home into a safe and habitable condition.

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.

* 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.

* Assists minorities and women in launching and growing their businesses through classroom instruction, one-on-one technical assistance, and help with New York State Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprise certification applications. * Assist dislocated workers, individuals with disabilities, as well as aspiring small businesspersons in the start-up, development, and/or expansion of independent self-owned micro-enterprise ventures.