Assists older individuals in accessing applications for applying for HEAP grants. HEAP grants are used to supplement annual energy costs. Funds can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal.

Assists individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness due to an eviction notice or utility issues or help in avoiding foreclosure. Services include landlord mediation, utility company mediation, referrals, access to safe and affordable transitional housing. Households are counseled on restructuring debt, establishing reinstatement plans, foreclosure prevention strategies, loan forbearance, management of household finances, obtaining rental subsidies, landlord and renter rights, the eviction process and locating alternative housing. Financial assistance also consists of security deposit assistance, rent payment assistance, and assistance with back utilities and back rent. Transitional housing is located in Almond and is only for individuals or families who are facing homelessness.

Offers services to aid those receiving assistance to build the skills, and find the resources to move off of assistance and to sustain long term stability. Aids those that are in a domestic violence situation to find housing, and additional resources to gain stability away from their abusers. Provides financial assistance to individuals and families who are facing possible homelessness including rent and utility payment assistance, rent and utility security deposit assistance, and moving expenses assistance. Help with rental and utility arrears may also be available.

Provides a one- time limited emergency financial assistance which may include help with basic needs, fuel, electric, and gas assistance, and medical prescription assistance.

Offers temporary financial assistance to help working families faced with emergency situations including rental assistance, utility assistance, and prescription assistance. Additional one-time help may be available depending on situation and funding availability.

Expands access to internet service by ensuring large internet service providers offer affordable options for high-speed internet to low-income customers, and by investing in continued broadband deployment throughout the state

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.” The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Provides emergency financial assistance to individuals who have been denied by the Department of Social Services, and need help paying rent, utilities, transportation, or food.

Neighborhood offices for paying PSEG bills, opening accounts, or asking questions about account.

Offers financial assistance and education to low income customers. Provides information on budget planning, payment plans, energy efficiency strategies, arrears forgiveness, referrals to appropriate resources and case management.

Provides information workshops with regard to foreclosure prevention and one-on-one counseling for borrowers in foreclosure. Offers assistance in payments of mortgage, utility, property tax and water service. Services include negotionation with lenders, services for loan modifications, budget counseling, and legal services may be provided.

Offers two programs (The Neighbor Fund and Orange County Fuel Fund) for customers who have experienced a financial reversal and are struggling to pay their utility bill due to an unexpected medical problem, an accident, unemployment, etc. and have exhausted or been denied public assistance.

Program assists those ages 60+ with benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Food Stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Home energy Assistance programs (HEAP), Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC), Senior Citizen real property tax exemptions (STAR), and PSEG Critical Care program.

HEAP Plus is a county-funded program that issues a heating benefit to households that exceed the limit for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Income eligible households may receive a one-time award, paid directly to their heating provider to cover a portion of annual heating costs.

Offers special services for those with disabilities, such as large print or Braille for the blind or seniors, special notifications and assistance to homes which have someone who is chronically ill, frail elderly, oxygen dependent, or disabled. Also has a program designed specifically for senior citizens for information and referral to government aid programs, safety tips, saving money on the energy bill, printed materials, and bill paying options which might save them money.

Provides emergency financial assistance to vulnerable customers who have an income above the HEAP eligibility guidelines and are having difficulty paying their heat-related energy bills. Eligible customers will receive one $200 grant during the winter heating season. Hope & Warmth Energy Fund grants cannot be used to restore service for a customer whose service is shut off for non-payment at National Grid. Customers can receive one grant per program year/season. Hope & Warmth Energy Fund grants cannot be used to assist customers in obtaining service with National Grid. Offers a 30-day hold from shut off for non-payment or collection activity. This program is administered by HeartShare Human Services of New York.

Offers temporary financial assistance to help working families faced with emergency situations including rental assistance and utility assistance.

Offers assistance to low income individuals or families in immediate need due to an emergency situation for utility issues, rent payment, food voucher, or other basic needs.

Provides a one-time grant for individuals who are struggling to pay their electric or gas bill due to an emergency situation, that has caused severe financial impact, and have exhausted or been denied public assistance.

Fuel Fund – is a program which provides financial assistance to those individuals and families who exceed the HEAP Income guidelines by 20%. Payments are made directly to home heating providers to help families overcome short-term financial hardships. We also provide case management as well as a referral to RECAP’s Weatherization program. NOTE: This program will ASSIST in applying for HEAP with application process.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.” The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Provides financial assistance low income individuals with a termination notice for Central Hudson Services

Provides emergency financial assistance to individuals who have been denied by the Department of Social Services, and need help paying rent, utilities, transportation, or food.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.