Assists individuals with replacement of refrigerators, water heaters, and primary heating systems that have been compromised due to severe weather. May also be able to help with insulation. All appliances provided are high efficiency Energy Star. All work is performed by a network of participating contractors.

Provides air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

Provides federal funding to local department of social services that is used to provide air conditioning units to eligible individuals with documented medical conditions that are worsened by extreme heat.

Works with income-eligible households (homeowners, renters, and landlords) to improve the energy efficiency of the home (single family units, manufactured housing, and 1-4 building rental units). Considers weatherization efforts including insulation and air sealing; home heating sources, hot water tanks, carbon monoxide or smoke detectors, solar options and more, to ensure the health and safety of homes. Grants offered through New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for income-eligible households, referrals and assessment also available.

**The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.** If you are eligible, you may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per applicant household for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool. In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided. Only one air conditioner or fan, not to exceed $800 with installation for a window, portable air conditioner, or fan and not to exceed $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve unit, will be provided per applicant household. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Call for detailed information.

Provides inexpensive new and used items to furnish or improve a home. Items include furniture, small and large appliances, housewares, building materials, hardware, tools, electrical materials and fixtures, plumbing fixtures and supplies, windows and doors, and more. Accepts donations of above items to be sold in the store; donations are tax deductible. Volunteer opportunities available for receiving, pricing, and stocking donations; assisting customers on the sale floor and at the register; and also for merchandising and running pick-up and deliveries.

Program available to persons in need of appliances, furniture, household items, and/or clothing. Voucher can only be used at St. Vincent De Paul Store. Volunteers may not be available for all areas. Financial, Rental, Utility, and/or Travel Assistance not available. ##REENTRY##

Provides a variety of donated food items, and other home goods to individuals and families who are in need within the community. Also offers emergency food when needed.

Provides no-cost energy efficiency solutions for those who are income-eligible.Will do furnace replacement in no heat situations - must qualify

* Processes applications for financial assistance for low-income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components such as: Regular benefit: Assists low-income individuals with the cost of heating their homesEmergency benefit: Assists low-income individuals facing a heat or heat-related energy emergencyHeating equipment repair or replacement: Assists low-income homeowners repair/replace their furnaces Heating Equipment Tune-Up: Provides equipment inspections and cleanings before the start of the heating seasonCooling Assistance: Provides cooling assistance service to HEAP-eligible households, including individuals with a documented medical condition exacerbated by heat

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

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 tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

* Assists military families coping with deployment and injury recovery as they struggle with devastating budget issues. Critical financial assistance is provided for the following services: Auto payment. Auto Repair. Child & dependent care. Dental. Food assistance. Essential home items. Medical. Moving & relocation. Rent & Mortgage. Travel & Transportation. Utilities. Vision Care. Home Repairs.

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.

Receives donated items and cycles them through thrift store to support operations. Provides gently used clothing, household goods and furniture at very reasonable prices. Pick up available for donations and delivery of purchases.

Low-interest loans for down payments, closing costs, repairs, and help securing USDA loans for purchases/repairs. Currently, amounts up to $10,000 may be borrowed starting at 3.5%, repayable over a period of up to 10 years. Other loan funds may also be available for additional purchase/repair assistance.

Offers furnace testing, repair or replacement, insulation, caulking, weather-stripping and other energy conservation measures.

Provides eligible Essential Plan members a free air conditioner to help keep their homes cool. The air conditioner will be delivered and installed by an approved vendor. This program is available to Essential Plan members with persistent asthma, meaning they experience asthma symptoms (such as shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing attacks, chest tightness, or chest pain) much of the time or need a daily medication for asthma to control their symptoms.

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

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 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 vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. To qualify, individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

Provides financial help with heating and cooling energy costs for low-income households.

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

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 tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

* Administers three retail home improvement outlets open to the public. New and gently-used furniture, appliances, lighting fixtures, and building materials at low cost. Accepts donated items for drop off or pick-up. Money received from sales supports Habitat for Humanity home-building program.

* Provides furniture and other household goods upon availability.

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

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 tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

* Processes applications for financial assistance for low income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components such as: Regular benefit: assists low-income individuals with the cost of heating their homes. Regular HEAP applications: Open November 1, 2023. Emergency benefit: assists low-income individuals who are facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency. Emergency benefit applications: Open January 2, 2024. Heating equipment repair or replacement: assists low-income homeowners repair/replace their furnaces. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement applications: Open all year round. Heating Equipment Tune-Up: provides equipment inspections and cleanings before the start of the heating season. Heating Equipment Tune-Up Component Applications: Open all year round. Cooling Assistance: provides cooling assistance service to HEAP-eligible households, including individuals with a documented medical condition exacerbated by heat. Cooling Assistance Applications: Open April 15, 2024.

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

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 tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.