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11/14/2022: They are no longer receiving Robin Fund applications through email. The best way to send them is either by mail or dropping them off at the office. Their fax machine hasn't been working properly recently. Established by friends and family of Robin Whittlesey as a contribution to the Ithaca community in her memory.Benefits individual citizens, families and children of the greater Ithaca community who are undergoing hardship or who may have special needs, e.g., emergency mortgage or rent assistance, family crises, special clothing needs, aid in attending summer programs or special events, scholastic needs, etc. Applicants should keep in mind that the Robin Fund has very limited resources.Applications are available from front office staff at GIAC. After submitting an application, the applicant should hear back from the committee within seven days. Applications should include documentation regarding the request, i.e., eviction notice, shut-off notice etc.

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance as well as one time assistance for unexpected financial hardship.

Emergency aid may be available for a variety of expenses, including: shelter, moving expenses, home maintenance during illness, eviction, utility shut-off, etc. Must exhaust any other possible resources. Applicants can apply online @ mybenefits.ny.gov or in person.*After-hours (4:00 pm - 8:00 am), holidays, emergency closings and weekends*Caller identifies as homelessIf they have no place to stay tonight, refer to 911Unable to go to shelter, 911 Operator will call DSS on-call workerAn on-call worker may be able to guarantee payment until the next business day.. DSS staff should see Procedure for Code Blue Calls for direction.

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

Provides limited financial assistance to individuals diagnosed with AIDS/HIV.

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance, and information and referral.

Provides temporary financial assistance to individuals who are in need including help with gas money, processing National Fuel assistance applications, bus tokens, and additional situations depending on need. Limited funding is available.

Serves income-eligible families and individuals primarily in Otsego County. Hygiene and cleaning products: shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, etc Prescription medications Transportation, such as bus passes and gas cards to work or doctor appointments Furniture items Holiday assistance for Thanksgiving

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Greene County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Linkage to community resources to meet individual needs. Funds to help with some crisis needs after other community sources are exhausted.

Provides one-time emergency funding for low income individuals or families who are struggling to pay rent, utility bills, or other basic needs due to a financial hardship.

Provides financial aid for food, rent, clothing, shelter, etc. to qualifying individuals or families of low income under severe financial pressure from disaster, catastrophic illness or family breakup. Also, provide WIC, child care expense assistance, and provides financial assistance which enables people who are aged, blind or have a disability, are limited in their ability to care for themselves.

As a Parish Outreach Center, provides a variety of concrete emergency services, such as food, limited financial aid or holiday assistance, to community members living within parish boundaries. Check with parish coordinator for details.

Provides financial assistance for one-time, non-recurring expenses and is available to Long Island military, reservist, and National Guard and their families.

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

Provides St. Vincent de Paul Society services of food and financial assistance to residents of Hewlett, Woodmere, Valley Stream and Lynbrook.

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

Assists individuals by identifying needs, accessing appropriate services, including but not limited to child care, SNAP, public assistance, Neighbor Fund, utility shut off, Section 8, housing assistance, passports, Empower NY, Medicate and CHP.

Provides emergency services such as food pantry and clothing and limited furniture/ temporary financial help .Coordinated effort of four parishes: St. Agnes(Greenport), St. Patrick(Southold), Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Ostrabrama(Cutchogue). Also operates a thrift shop (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm and Sat 10am-2pm).

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

Provides supplementary financial assistance for treatment for leukemia, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and specific myelodysplastic syndromes. Assistance covers costs for certain prescription drugs, certain x-rays, transportation, and blood services. Formal application required.

Update November 2025- The main UW 211 ALICE program is still out of funding, however we have received a small amount of funds for utility assistance only due to the delay in HEAP opening this year. We are able to provide assistance to ALICE eligible clients for one time NYSEG shut offs or propane/oil tank refills or wood/pellet deliveries. HEAP income guidelines apply for this specific assistance. Clients must still try other programs first before applying for ALICE. This is very limited funding, check back for updatesAssistance up to $500 for qualified households, types of assistance includes:Car RepairsCar Insurance- must have cancelation noticePhone Bills- must have shut off noticeUtility Bills-must have shut off noticeHealth InsuranceChildcare ExpensesBack Rent Assistance- must have eviction noticeClient must be ineligible for other local programs that already provide these services such as DSS, Catholic Charities, Robin Fund, INHS for rent assistance or repairs- will need to prove ineligibility for other programsIncome guidelines listed in eligibility section belowDocuments needed for verification:Documents to prove residency or employment in Tompkins County:- Valid NYS driver license with current address- utility or phone bill or other mail issued in past 30 daysDocumentation of income, examples include:-current paystub in last 30 days- benefit statement for Social Security, SSI or Unemployment- Current bank statement- self attestation formDocumentation of Need, examples:-notice of eviction from court-repair bill/estimate- utility bill/shutoff notice with date of termination- other statement ie insurance, childcare, etc*must include amount needed to avoid shutoff or cancellation* Document upload short url: 211tompkins.org/uploadmobile friendly, screenshots and pictures of the documents can be uploadedClick on the link HERE to begin the intake process MUST BE FILLED OUT BY LOCAL 2-1-1 STAFF:

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Schoharie County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Modest Needs' mission is to help low-income workers who are struggling to shoulder the burden of a short-term emergency expense. In keeping with our mission, Modest Needs' applicants must meet the following income and employment guidelines: At least one adult member of the applicant's household must be documentably employed at the time of the application; AND The primary (largest) source of income for each applicant's household must be either income earned from employment; or child support payments; or Veteran's Benefits; or retirement income (including Social Security retirement benefits) Modest Needs regularly makes grants to households receiving types of income other than those listed above (Social Security Disability Income, for example). However, in light of Modest Needs' mission, applicants whose households do NOT meet the income and employment guidelines listed above will NOT quality to apply for a grant from Modest Needs.Applicants MUST have regular access to a computer, the Internet, and a scanner during the application process.

A small interest free loan (up to $2,000) that can help the ALICE population (gap population) with an emergent need. Does not help with back rent, back utility bills, or purchase of car