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A thrift store which also provides comprehensive job skills training opportunities, employment support services, and educational opportunities for residents for Orleans and Genesee Counties. Thrift store accepts donations of good condition household items, furniture, books, DVDs, CDs, collectibles, current educational materials, craft and hobby items, musical instruments, antiques, small and large appliances, and workplace apparel. Pick up available for donations of large household items and furniture. Employment services include resume and job search assistance, job skills training, and on-the-job work experience. Also offers free access to computers and internet for job searching activities. Educational services include high school equivalency preparation credit recovery. Also provides budgeting assistance, income/expense scheduling, and fax and copy services. Also provides discreet, dignified access to laundry facilities, hygiene products, and life skills support for students in need.

The free TRIO EOC program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, hosted at SUNY Genesee Community College (GCC) provides free support to aid community members in applying to, funding and enrolling in further education. The purpose of the program is to help participants achieve their educational and career goals. Staff are knowledgeable and skilled in the fields of high school equivalencies, higher education applications and processes, state and federal financial aid, veteran and family-of-veteran education benefits, and scholarship opportunities available at the local, state, and national levels. Program offers individualized one-on-one appointments with highly-trained Outreach Specialists who can assist with: - College and trade school applications - Financial aid applications and scholarship searches - High school equivalency options - Career counseling and vocational training options - Educational opportunities for veterans - Financial literacy and planning Although hosted by SUNY GCC, the program does not recruit on behalf of the college, per grant requirement. Participants can and are encouraged to apply to and attend any college or school they wish. To get started, please apply here: bit.ly/AEOCApp ##Veteran##

A not for profit HUD Approved Housing Counseling agency that provides pre- and post-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention, and rental counseling to landlords and tenants. Offers the following programs: - First Time Homebuyers Program - Foreclosure Prevention - Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling / Reverse Mortgage Counseling - Landlord Training - Rental Registry - Tenant Education - DHS Inspections

Provides a variety of services in home and community based settings to assist with improving the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families via OPWDD and OMH. Supports include respite, community habilitation, recreation, after school programming, summer programming, broker services, early intervention services, children's mental health services, intensive parent training, children's health homes, and employment services.

Provides case management services to families residing in an apartment complex. Services include advocacy, financial counseling, counseling and parenting skills development. Primary consideration given to homeless families with children from the Town of Hempstead.

Offers foreclosure counseling workshops.

The consumer will be asked to provide information about income, household expenses and debts so a full budget analysis can be made. Alternatives to bankruptcy will be explained along with any options that may help the financial situation. A complete overview of the bankruptcy process including advantages and disadvantages of bankruptcy will be provided. Clients that complete this counseling will be issued a certificate which is required for filing a bankruptcy.

Offers credit reports to consumers annually, along with identity theft information and credit education.

Educates consumers on financial issues and provides personal assistance to consumers who have become overextended with debt. Also provides comprehensive housing counseling, pre-purchase home buyer education and mortgage delinquency counseling.

Processes consumer complaints against insurance companies, agents, brokers and adjusters, answers inquiries concerning insurance and performs certain investigative activities. Conducts investigations, gathers evidence and effects arrests for insurance frauds and related crimes. Educate and protect users of financial products and services, and ensures that users are provided with timely, accurate and understandable information.

Provides HUD approved educational programs, grants for modest income individuals and families to purchase their first home. Assistance may also be available to income qualified homeowners to make home repairs. Operates 52 rental units for modest income families. Also provides outreach, including foreclosure counseling.

Provides financial counseling which includes a review of income, expenses, and debt to create a plan for achieving financial goals. Offers tips on money management and alternatives for handling financial crisis. A wide range of education presentations, workshops and classes are available to groups of people of all ages on a wide variety of topics. The Debt Repayment Plan is licensed through the New York State Banking Department, and in addition to the financial counseling offers negotiated repayments in order to repay creditors and avoid bankruptcy. Also provides counseling for student loans.

Provides a checklist including 6 steps for caregivers to take to protect their loved ones and their own self.

Provides one on one counseling for individual and families to establish financial stability, and help them reach their financial goals.

Offers counseling to help avoid foreclosure and referrals to nonprofit housing counselors who may be able to assist in negotiating a solution or finding legal services.

Provides information on how to plan for future medical care using advanced directives.

Provides a program designed to help homeowners remain in their homes by preventing and/or delaying foreclosure. Cases covered include mortgage foreclosure, tax foreclosures, and tenants being evicted due to foreclosure.

Family Unification Program: moves families into Section 8 when their children are at risk of out-of-home placement. Section 8 application and Department of Social Services referral required Family Self-Sufficiency Program: case management, goal setting techniques, information, referrals and opportunity to become financially independent for Section 8 participants and public housing residents

Allows individuals and their family to have decision-making authority over the services that the individual receives to live independently. Offers a support team of three professionals to provide fiscal intermediary services, and support brokerage with the choice of independent or agency brokers (when availble).

Provides fiscial intermediary services for individuals who want to self-direct their OPWDD services.

Provides assistance to low and moderate income homeowners facing foreclosure and settlements.

Provides negotiated budget agreements and direct payments to landlords, utility companies, and pharmacies along with trouble-shooting to help people avert eviction, utility shut-off, hunger or medicine shortage. Also provides guidance on household budgeting and energy conservation and information and referrals to other agencies that might best assist with a client’s needs, including assistance with applying for HEAP or other benefits as eligible.