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Orange County assistance programs
Various agencies and charities have partnered together to offer local families and individuals a wide variety of assistance. Orange County residents can get help paying rent, food assistance, grants for heating and utility bills, and access to other free services and resources.
Heating Bills
The Orange County Fuel Fund in run by the United Way and it can help families and individuals pay their heating and energy bills. It is a program of last resort, and it will provide assistance to people only after they have accessed all other government and local programs. For example, you may be eligible for heating bill help from other local charities and programs through Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, FEMA, HEAP, People for People or directly from your utility company. The Orange County United Ways ask that interested parties apply for other types of help first, before looking into the Fuel Fund.
If you apply and are determined to be eligible, the Fuel Fund can help you by providing you with a direct cash payment of up to $585. The grant will be paid directly your utility provider or company, and the money will go towards paying for gas or your electric bills, that are used for your heating service. For fuel-only assistance the benefit is for up to 150 gallons of fuel or a minimum delivery. Click here to find other ways to get heating oil. Call the United Way at 845-457-4774.
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Emergency Food and Shelter Program
This is a federal government program that was recently created. The stimulus plan has provided it with increased resources, and more people can benefit from it. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is available to qualified Orange County residents. People who may be eligible for aid include those who are facing an eviction, who may be hungry, currently homeless. The program is wide ranging and can help in many ways. EFSP funds will be used to provide and pay for groceries or meals, money can be used to make mortgage payment, pay for an energy bill, or provide lodging in a mass shelter or hotel. Contact the Orange County United Way at 845-457-4774 for more information or to apply.
Emergency Food Aid and Pantry
The Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc. (RECAP (845) 342-3978) offers several resources for people who need help with food. They include holiday meals as well as the Continuing Care/Community Service Program. This will assists individuals and families by providing ongoing food aid, while at the same time the community action agency will work with the family to improve their financial situation. The Emergency Food Pantry provides qualified individuals with an emergency food package, and the program is targeted at those in need of food who have exhausted all other resources, including other local programs. The agency will provide food for the applicant as well as their household.
Housing and Rent Assistance
For people who are facing an eviction, that may need mortgage help, or who are currently homeless, they have options as well. The Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc. may also be able to help here as well. The agency administers several different housing programs for low to moderate income people, as well as the homeless. They can also refer people to other programs that can provide them with cash grants and other forms of assistance.
Some commonest include rental assistance as well as employment and job training opportunities. Counselors can also refer people to New York mortgage programs. The extent of the housing services offered for those who need help is incredible.
You can contact the Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc. (RECAP) in Middletown New York at (845) 342-3978 to learn more about these or other assistance programs.
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