Cayuga County assistance programs.

Locate resources and programs that help with bills and provide grants

Almost 10,000 people per year receive help from the Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency and Salvation Army. They have numerous programs that provide resources, grants, and services to low and moderate income families, as well as other aid to people who are struggling in today’s weak economy. Examples of what they offer are below. They have multiple locations around Auburn and Cayuga County. You will find their primary address at the bottom of this page.

Cayuga County Emergency Services - This is a resource offered to people in need, and Emergency Services counselors will work closely with individuals and families and help them deal with an emergency or crisis. Many different options are available for people in need. For example, Emergency Services will provide advocacy, clothing, clothing, shelter, prescription drug assistance, emergency transportation assistance, debt counseling and credit card assistance, and they provide resources and programs that will responds to a wide array of crisis situations.

When someone is provided access to Emergency Services, they get advice and counseling from experts in many topics. For example, they can provide them advice on negotiating medical bills, referrals to government programs, and other tips.

Attire for Hire (Cayuga) - The Attire for Hire program provides individuals and families access to free and discounted professional clothing that can be used for job interviews. In addition, other accessories are provided for employment interviews or for starting a new job.

Weatherization Assistance Program of Cayuga County - This is a federal government funded program. It provides assistance in the form of direct services for the purpose of reducing the heating bills and energy burden for both low and moderate income homeowners. It will install free energy conserving updates to the home, and the end result is people can save up to $500 per year on their energy bills.

Job Training and Essentials for Employment - If you need help finding a job or new skills, this program may be able to help you. It will incorporate experts that offer hands-on computer training and Internet literacy with other career development training, and it will assist customers in obtaining employment with a decent, livable income and benefits. People get one on one counseling and case management that will provide them with education, job skills, and assistance with resume writing,, basic business etiquette, interviewing skills, and other career enhancing skills.

 

 

 

Transportation Assistance and Wheels to Work - This program provides low interest loans and grants that are to be used for vehicle purchase, insurance costs, and repairs for customers who meet certain criteria. The Wheels to Work program offers clients a number of different options and approaches that will allow for comprehensive job skills training and empowerment of low and moderate income families who live in Auburn and Cayuga County. Some of these services offered include computer and job skills training, establishment of a savings account, financial budgeting education, defensive driving education, grants and low interest loans with matched loans for vehicle purchases, assistance with car insurance, registration, when necessary, referral to a car seat program if needed, and transportation assistance prior to car purchase. Find additional ways to get low interest auto loans from Ways to Work.

EmPower NY - This is an energy conservation and efficiency program that is available for both homeowners and tenants and it is administered by the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA). The primary goal of this energy conservation program is to assist low-income households with  reducing their home energy use and bills using cost-effective Electric Reduction (ER) measures such as improved lighting, refrigerator replacement, insulation, and more.

Rent Assistance, Homeless Intervention and Case Management - This housing assistance program provides rent help, housing assistance, and other aid to people acing eviction as well as currently homeless individuals and families. A housing counselor will work with the applicant and other charities and agencies to provide necessary services such as financial assistance, emergency cash grants, and temporary housing while the issues are resolved. A key component of the prevention and homeless prevention programs is case management, and this offers individuals and families one-on-one support and counseling as they identify and overcome barriers to staying in their home. Find additional ways to prevent an eviction.

The main office is located at 65 State Street, Auburn, NY 13021 and the phone number is: 315-255-1703. Contact them for more information or to apply for assistance.

 

 

Salvation Army

This organization is located at 161 Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY and the phone number is (315) 252-1693. The organization provides many types of assistance throughout they year, including food assistance. In addition, they are the only agency in Cayuga County that provides rent and mortgage assistance on a regular basis to people in need. Other emergency assistance provided by the Cayuga County Salvation Army includes free  and discounted prescriptions, back-to-work and emergency aid, health care services, and doctor appointment travel assistance.