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Provides supports and raising awareness for community families through one-on-one advocacy, and support, goal setting, budget development and individual attention as well as larger community presentations, increased access to services, and referrals to appropriate community resources.

Provides information on resources available for families who need caregiving help.

Assists middle and high school students prepare for their financial futures and transition into college and careers. Offers individualized assistance in filling out the FAFSA and applying for scholarships as well as classes on financial literacy.

* Offer home ownership counseling and credit counseling to first time home buyers.* Provides comprehensive foreclosure prevention counseling.* Offers financial literacy classes.

1 on 1 counseling to assess current financial situations and create goals for the future.Alleviate financial stress

Provides a personal finances educational program to help individuals understand how to manage their finances. Participants will receive tools to help them increase their income, increase savings, and build/sustain assets. Topics include introduction to banking; introduction to credit and using credit cards; how to choose and keep a checking account; how to keep track of your money; how to save money; how to recover financially and rebuild your credit after a financial set-back; consumer rights; know what you are borrowing before you buy; and information on home ownership.

Offers professional, career and leadership development in many areas including; financial literacy and life skills management, work place culture/diversity, drug free life style, individual development, coping strategies, behavior modification and etiquette, resume writing, interview prep, professional/personal Branding, fundamental communication skills and vocabulary, workforce training, dress for success, job search, internship placement, post secondary education and vocational training enrollment assistance, entrepreneur mentorships and Armed Forces enlistment.

Offers individual counseling for Nassau County seniors who have been victims of financial exploitation and abuse. Provides community education to raise awareness and offer suggestions on how to recognize and avoid senior financial abuse.

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

Provides personalized financial management and budgeting education classes to assist families in asset building and work towards financial independence. Programming includes linkages to community resources, creating a budget, meal planning and grocery shopping, and home energy savings tips.

Provides information on how Medicaid and veterans’ programs can help alleviate the financial burden of family caregiving.

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

Provides information on how to manage caregiving finances and obtain legal caregiving documents including advance care directives, long-term care insurance, wills, and powers of attorney.

* Teaches classes, tutoring sessions, and workshops for various topics such as: American Sign Language (ASL). Read and write in English. Manage money wisely. How to do things on your own, like cooking and cleaning. Becoming a US citizen and know about US history and government. Care of your health and body. Manage feelings and have good relationships. How to be ready for a job and work well. Helps families learn ASL and about Deaf culture. Learn how to use computers.

Emergency Housing Provides comprehensive services to at-risk and homeless households to promote retention and maintenance of safe, affordable housing, access to support services and provides case management. Also provides Emergency Shelter for Code Blue.Housing Services Provides housing education, counseling, and budgeting guidance for renters, homeowners and potential homeowners.Transitional Housing Provides supports and financial assistance to victims who have become homeless as a result of fleeing an abusive situation.

Offers budget and debt counseling to those who need help with budgeting, money management skills, and credit issues.

Offers education, counseling, and support services, including financial counseling, budgeting education, debt management and liquidation assistance, consumer advocacy and complaint resolution, and Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance screening (FSSA).

Program OverviewOut of school young adults (ages 18-24) to secure meaningful employment.

Assists older adults 60 years old and over with services and resources to help them maintain the quality of life and independence that they have. Referrals may include health and wellness services, social enrichment activities, advocacy, case management, and home visits.

Offers evidence-based education and youth development programming for youth ages 10 to 21 years old in collaboration with schools, faith-based organizations, and health care providers. Connects teens to affordable primary health care and family planning services. Offers a variety of youth development programs including topics like financial literacy, healthy relationships, life skills, self-esteem/self-respect, and safe use of social media.

Offers specialized planning for families for all aspects of school, medical, legal and financial for all ages and stages of life.

Offers a variety of health screenings that are offered to neighborhood residents throughout the year as well as classes such as Tai Chi and Yoga. Offers case management services as well as adult education classes such as computer instruction, financial literacy and resume preparation and presentation.

Focuses on creating asset development opportunities for both residents and entrepreneurs. Assists individuals in growing and investing in their communities by providing lending capital, training, consulting, technical assistance, seminars, workshops, and low-cost business rental space to new and existing businesses that would otherwise lack access to these services. Assists area residents in developing asset based thinking by providing financial literacy training, basic budgeting, and home appliance loans to combat predatory lenders. Loan programs and Cottage Industry Assistance Program target low to moderate income existing and prospective individuals. Chautauqua Microenterprise Loan Fund and the Women and Minority Microenterprise Loan Fund Programs help small businesses by providing small business start up and expansion loans. The small business incubator offers small businesses an opportunity to grow and stabilize with subsidies around rent, business services, and technical assistance. Program site serves as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold and as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Warming/Cooling Center is open before going there.