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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

Newcomers Resource Center an FCA program that will provide immigrants and refugees with a broad array of case management short term counseling, family support, child care and easy access for legal help with critical immigrant concerns, both English and Spanish.

Provide emergency repair grants for critical home repairs to homeowners who suffered damage to their primary residence during July 9th 2023 flooding event. Eligible work may include repair or replacement of electrical and plumbing systems, heating systems and appliances, flooring, drywall, insulation, windows, doors, siding, and roofing but call for details.

Offers comprehensive, integrative healthcare of 9/11-related illnesses for non-FDNY World Trade Center disaster responders. Also screens 9/11 responders who may be eligible for care under the Zagroda Act and WTC victim compensation fund and treats patients suffering from many WTC exposure related conditions. Services provided include: Yearly Monitoring Exams, Treatment for covered 9/11 conditions, Case Management, Advocacy and Education.

Creates local temporary help centers to victims of natural disasters (floods, fires, etc), to fill out applications for financial assistance that is needed to rebuild, renovate or replace damaged or lost materials during the time following a disaster.

Advocacy organization for families who lost a loved one in the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon or hijacked airplanes dedicated to ensuring the sanctity of the WTC and Pentagon sites, having a voice in allocations of donated funds, serving as a media platform for families and the public to remain informed of issues as they arise and to address future needs/issues. WTC visitor's educational center located across the street from the former WTC site Call or visit website for further information.

Maintains a comprehensive database of Health and Human Service agencies and programs and also functions as one of the primary sources which links these services to the providers in the community, including disaster or weather related or information, such as road and bridge closures or other problems caused by the weather or other natural disasters.

Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (“AHODP” or “Program”) funding available to non-profit partners which will assist homeowners in the impacted communities. The Program seeks to offer emergency home repair assistance to impacted homeowners for whom FEMA Individual Assistance or other disaster recovery assistance is unavailable.

Provides disaster case management for anyone impacted by Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee, or Hurricane Sandy, and still have unresolved issues.

Emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties impacted by a series of severe weather events. From July 10th to the 16th, 22 in 2024, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flooding which affected multiple Upstate communities.

Provides weatherization services to low-middle income homeowners, renters or rental property owners to replace or repair heating or cooling systems, repairing/insulating cracks and holes to maximize efficiency, provide efficient lighting and refrigerator.

Offers disaster-relief funds for individuals and families to prevent homelessness due to fire, natural disaster or condemnation of a building, including illegal immigrants who are not eligible for local or federal relocation grants.

Provides assistance and care to families immediately in the event of natural and other disasters including home fires, flood, and power outages due to storms.

Neighbor to Neighbor (formerly Love Knows No Bounds) is a volunteer-run non-profit that collects and delivers good quality donated beds and furniture, and performs critical home repairs.Our furniture redistribution, repair programs, and special one-day projects serve low-income residents of Tompkins County. Both programs are run entirely through assistance from volunteers in our community.Due to the long waiting list for furniture, only agencies can make referrals for furniture. Agencies need to email [email protected] you'd like to talk to someone about a repair project, email [email protected]. When funds are available N2N also offers a roof repair program for qualified low-income home owners. Email [email protected] to speak to someone about this program.

Comprehensive website with resources for individuals in federally-declared disaster areas, including: developing personalized list of possible assistance--no login or personal information required applying online for assistance checking disaster assistance application statusIndividuals must register with FEMA to begin filing a post-disaster claim. This information is needed: names of occupants in the household Social Security number of person registering gross household income household address and phone number insurance information (policy number, carrier, etc.) pictures accepted but not required: only damage recorded by FEMA inspector is reimbursed

Offers an appliance grant program for state residents who sustained property damage due to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The program will help cover the cost of replacing vital household appliances, such as refrigerators, boilers, hot water/heater tanks, washing machines, dryers, dehumidifiers, and furnaces damaged by flooding. Purchase of appliances and equipment must be for replacement purposes only and were not covered by insurance or FEMA.

Volunteers needed for toy shop, soup kitchen, and bell ringers at Christmas time.

* Provides a food voucher and groceries.* Provides general counseling services.* Provides clothing for all ages.* Provides assistance with Social Security Income (SSI) and other benefits.* Provides tenant/landlord dispute and rent/eviction services.

Provides food security programs, emergency housing services and prescription assistance for individuals and families in need.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). These requirements will not go into effect until FebruaryThere 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

Assists individuals affected by flooding with hotel and grocery vouchers as well as storage unites, furances, and water heaters.

Coordinates the receipt and distribution of disaster related donations.

Ensures public safety and health by addressing different emergencies.

Offers and trains a primary point of contact especially in the low-income areas for terrorism, crime, disasters and emergencies for citizens in their community, to be ready for any type of disaster, to become involved and be with the knowledge and resources necessary to be prepared for disasters, whether they are natural or man-made.

Provides assistance and care to families immediately in the event of natural and other disasters including home fires, flood, and power outages due to storms.