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

800 Park Avenue
Utica, 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, …

HEAP Outreach - Program
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency

287 Genesee Street
Utica, NY

Provides HEAP outreach and assists clients with HEAP applications. 

Master Gardener Program - Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County

5657 State Route 5
Herkimer, NY

Offers gardening education and information through trained volunteers. Individuals can become a Master Gardener by taking a 10 week course on horticulture.

Home Ownership - Program
Rebuilding Central New York

494 French Road
Utica, NY

Provides affordable homeownership opportunities in Oneida County to low-income, elderly, disabled and veteran families.

Preventive Foster Care Services - Program
Madison County Department of Social Services

133 North Court Street
Building 1
Wampsville, NY

Works with parents and children in their homes to help remedy problems and coordinate services to eliminate the need for out-of-home placement of children. Also works with children in foster care and birth parents to reunite the family if possible.