Financial Assistance

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Further Learning

A Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits

Guide to SNAP benefits provided by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

EmPower New York Program

EmPower New York provides low cost energy improvements to a home for income-eligible New Yorkers.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

HEAP is a program administered by NYS OTDA for income-eligible New Yorkers to receive a variety of heating and cooling assistance, including regular and emergency benefits, repair and replace services, clean and tune services, and cooling assistance.

myBenefits NYS

The myBenefits homepage provided by NYS to sign up for benefits such as SNAP, HEAP, etc.

NYS Community Action Programs

A Community Action program is located in each county of the state and receives funding to combat poverty by providing services and supports to those who are income eligible. The link provides a list of these agencies by county with individual links to each agency website.

SNAP Eligibility

Overview provided by the USDA of the eligibility requirements and benefit amounts for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

UI and COVID-19 Video

Disability Rights New York provides a closed-captioned video overview of Unemployment Insurance during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unemployment Benefits Fact Sheet

Disability Rights New York provides a written fact sheet that outlines eligibility for unemployment and how to claim benefits.

Weatherization Assistance Program

Homepage for the WAP program in NYS administered by HCR.

Catholic Charities USA – Find a Local Agency

There are 168 agencies of the nationwide Catholic Charities network that offer a broad array of services to all people in need. Use this search tool to find an agency in your area.