Community Assistance - Program
Catholic Charities of Oneida/Madison County

1408 Genesee Street
Utica, NY

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance on a limited basis (excluding water/sewer bills), and personal hygiene items (shampoo, toothpaste, sanitary items, diapers).Offers food vouchers from the Utica office, and a food pantry for individuals and families in the Rome area. Assists with prescription dug assistance for up to a month …

Emergency Assistance Program - Program
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County

61 West Street
Ilion, NY

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, utility assistance, and baby formula.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Program
Herkimer County Department of Social Services

301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer, NY

Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than ¼ tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days’ supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts …

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Program
Madison County Department of Social Services

133 North Court Street
Building 1
Wampsville, NY

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.Regular Benefits range from $20 to $675. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than ¼ tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days’ supply of wood, …

Individual Support Services (ISS) - Program
The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter

245 Genesee Street
Utica, NY

Provides start-up funding, transition funding, and ongoing financial supports in the form of rent or utilities subsidies to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities.