Supportive services to adults and teens who have been or are in abusive relationships, children exposed to domestic violence, sexually-abused youth and adults, sexually assaulted, sexually harassed or raped, their non-offending family members and friends and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 24-hour hotline confidential emergency shelter legal advocacy accompany to services, such as hospital or law enforcement emotional support support and empowerment groups information and referral prevention education and risk reduction education professional and community training For more detailed information about ways the Advocacy Center can support those impacted by domestic or sexual violence individually or through agency groups, visit www.theadvocacycenter.org or call the 24 hour hotline 607-277-5000 DONATIONS adult clothing: take to Trader K's; the Advocacy Center receives credit for the clothing's value which its clients can use to obtain clothing children's clothing: take to Mama Goose; the Advocacy Center receives credit for the clothing's value which its clients can use to obtain clothing other donations: diapers, new toiletry items, new or very gently used toys, new or very gently used household linens (towels and bed sheets), bus passes, gift cards, cash donations for holiday gifts for families living in the shelter and for other agency clients; call the Client Services Director, (607)277-3203 Used Cell Phones: drop off at the United Way, 313 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, 607-272-6286. Can also call Advocacy Center business line for more info. 607-277-3203

Monthly distribution of diapers (newborn - 6), pull-ups (4T and 5T) and wipes to those in need.

Items sold on Cornell's opening weekends with proceeds benefitting local charities, primarily Cops, Kids & Toys. Free admission; open to the community.

Offers clothing bank.

Provides good, useable clothing and bedding at very reasonable cost to families.

Update July 2024- The Samaritan Center has a NOEP coordinator that assists with SNAP eligibility and application.Referrals and assistance to low-income residents with urgent needs at its Ithaca offices and food pantries in Danby, Groton and Caroline.Free clothing, personal care products, linens, towels sheets and diapersAccepts gently used donations of bedding (sheets, blankets,etc.), towels and clean clothing for men, women and children, including shoes.Once-a-year emergency financial help when resources are available:Security deposits eligibility requirements:-Tompkins County resident moving within Tompkins County-Ineligible for Department of Social Services security deposit voucher-Family has not received security deposit funds in the past 5 years-Income must be less than 60% AMI guidelines-Assistance must be within the FMR guidelines for the unit size and household size-Application and approval process take about 2 weeks-Applicant can not reside in unit before approved inspection or application approvalUtilities- Must have shut-off notice and denial from DSS during HEAP (they are flexible w/ requiring DSS denial letters).Can do minimal fills for propane.Back rent - when funding is available (similar eligibility guidelines as security deposits program)Prescription medications (controlled substances not eligible)Transportation assistance - bus passes or gas vouchers for: education (semester long), employment (verification required-not to look for employment), or medical appointments within Tompkins County.Limited car repair funding available, applicant needs a quote and mechanic needs a W9. Applicant pays the difference for repairs beyond $500.Moving Assistance (limited funding)- Partnership with Reuse where CC refers to the ReMap program for store credit to get furniture, household goods, appliances, etc., and Reuse provides access to moving truck, driver and movers for up to 2 hours for one move per year.-Move must be within Tompkins County.-Low-income households (60% AMI guidelines)-The program doesn't have the capacity to go up and down multiple floors when moving items.-All items must be packed and prepped for moving.-Items can be moved to a storage facility rather than apartment, if there is not a new apartment lined up yet-Refer to the Samaritan Center for screening.Tompkins County site for:Fidelis, Child Health Plus, Medicaid, and Medicare applicationsFood Stamps screeningAnnual Winter Event "Share the Warmth": clothing drive gathers items at red collection bins throughout Tompkins County. Seeks donations of clean items in good condition (working zippers, no missing buttons, no spots/stains). Typically late November or Early December.

Provides maternity clothing, baby formula, diapers, and baby clothing. Offers car seats, strollers, pack and play, and some other baby furniture/accessories, when available.

* Provides gently used clothing for children and adults, as well as used sheets and towels when available. * Accepts donations of clothing only when open.

Provides low cost clothing to those in need.

Provides City of Rensselaer low-income residents with clothing grants as well as new mothers with grants for baby clothing, wipes and a large basket of new clothing and supplies.

Each family is offered access (4 times annually) to the clothing bank with clothing, shoes, and linens. Also accept donations of seasonal new or gently used clothing, shoes, and linens

Case management service offering education in the areas of prenatal care, nutrition, labor and delivery, infant care, housing, employment, sexual health and parenting to expectant teens. Drop in hours are the second and fourth Thursday of the month 3:00 pm-5:00 pm. The Baby Boutique has limited baby clothing and gear available for free.

Accepts donations of a variety of items including: Clothing Toys Small Electronics Bedding Draperies Household Goods. Donated items help fund Veterans programs.

Furniture donation program including pick-up services.

Purchase from the goodwill superstore donated items such as general household goods, furniture, shoes, and clothing (children's and adult). No pick up available. Donations Accepted.

We deliver items such as clothing and other essentials to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and other non profits.

Provides food and toys during the holiday season for low-income families in the Patchogue Medford School District. Also provides a food pantry and clothing throughout the year. Offers turkey or chicken for Thanksgiving (first come first served). For Christmas, we have a toy wish list for children where they specify what they want for Christmas. Registration for these programs is available in person or online. Does not accept phone registration.

Offers appropriate business attire for women entering or transitioning into the workforce. A career center is also provided where staff assist women in resume writing and job search information. Accepts donations of new or good used women's business/work attire.

Coordinates toy, food, new and used clothing and school supplies and drives for local agencies and food pantries. Also offers Prom Gown Promotion program, free new gowns to girls going to their prom who cannot afford one.

Sells gently-used clothing, household items, and furniture at value prices to support the workforce development programs that help people find jobs and build careers. Donations gratefully accepted.

Monthly outreach program that provides food, clothing and household items to anyone in need. Emergency services when available.

Provides work-related clothing to low income women seeking employment. Women are referred to this program by agencies and organizations that deal with a variety of women's issues. The organizations may include job training programs, domestic violence agencies, and incarcerated women programs. Each client receives individual attention by appointment only. The program will accept donations from private residents, organizations and businesses of new or slightly used clothing as long as the clothing is in excellent wearable condition, laundered or dry cleaned and preferably on hangers. A Professional Women's Group (PWG) is available for women who have completed the program and are working. Donate new and gently loved women’s business clothing and accessories such as handbags, scarves and jewelry. Call us at 631-451-9127 if you would like to make a clothing or monetary donation.

This program collects and distributes warm winter coats to anyone in need of a coat.

Provides non-perishable food, fresh produce, fruit, meat, eggs, milk and bread to community members in need. Partners with schools, businesses and organizations to receive food donations. Accepts non-perishable food donations, paper goods, soaps, shampoos, diapers(sizes 4,5,6) and baby wipes on Monday-Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. Food Pantry open Tuesday -Friday from 1pm-4pm.