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Assists in serving the basic needs of the families of the parish and community who are in crisis. Our goal is to help, organize and empower people. Parish Social Ministry assists people with direct services in an effort to help them help themselves. The Office of Parish Social Ministry works in partnership with Catholic Charities to meet the immediate needs of the people of our community by providing food, gift cards for food and necessities, fuel and financial assistance when able.

Emergency rental/utility assistance for residents of Sayre, Athens, and Waverly School Districts

A transition program for severely injured service members returning home from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Services include: welcome-home celebration, temporary financial assistance, pro-bono financial planning, housing assistance, home and vehicle adaptation, government claims assistance and family support.

Provides emergency food pantry, and limited financial assistance, advocacy, counseling referrals, and assistance with Department of Social Service applications. Call for further information.

Offers low interest loans at an interest rate of 0 to 4 percent for terms of up to 20 years to assist property owners to make critical repairs to their properties. Funding under the program is extremely limited and generally available for emergency repairs only.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Provides financial assistance of up to $500 for expenses related to social, legal, medical, or surgical transition.

Financial assistance to eligible individuals and families who do NOT meet other agency criteria or not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Provides emergency food, advocacy, referrals, limited financial assistance, immigration counseling, employment counseling, free educational seminars, thrift shop and transportation.

Provides a food pantry, a full lunchtime meal, clothing, furniture, referrals, advocacy and direct services consisting of rent assistance, prescriptions, LIPA, telephone and water payments when appropriate, bus fare, etc.

Provides a variety of concrete emergency services, such as food, clothing, limited financial aid, or holiday assistance, to community members living within parish boundaries

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Promotes the independence of older adults age 60 years and older. Assists people to remain in the community through helping meet the unmet needs that older residents struggle with.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

As a Parish Outreach Center, provides limited emergency services, such as food to community members living within parish boundaries. Check with parish coordinator for details.

Provides rental assistance for City of Troy residents who are housing vulnerable.

Staff work with individuals and families to determine their eligibility for housing, shelter expenses, cash, food and/or medical insurance.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

The New York State Department of Temporary and Disability Assistance Safety Net Program is operated locally by the Sullivan County Division of Health & Family Services. Individuals who are ineligible for Family Assistance or other federal assistance programs may be eligible for participation. Participation in the program is based on income and resource eligibility and in most cases includes a 45 day application period as well as work requirements. Participation in the Safety Net Assistance Program in most cases is limited to 24 months.

Provides assistance to working individuals and families to prevent eviction or foreclosure as well as assistance for homeless individuals and families to obtain permanent housing after all other community resources have been utilized.

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). There have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

Offers a food pantry, thrift shop, referrals, and economic assistance to persons living within parish boundaries. Also provides Moms and Tots program.