Financial Assistance

Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern
(585) 589-9210
The Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern offers combinations of services beyond the routine.

Emergency Services - services provided include temporary shelter, clothing, food, personal care items, prescriptive medications and assistance with utility bills.

Tenant Certification Program - GOMOC provides first months rent, education regarding care of an apartment, home visits, and supportive follow-up services.

Just Friends Mentoring Program - This program matches carefully screened adult volunteers with children in Orleans County who are in need of a positive role model. The program also offers an activity once a month for all children in the program.

Follow-Up Support Program - The Advocate assists clients in formulating a preventive plan to avoid repetition of the same need and promotes their independence. We help and support clients in recognizing their abilities, setting goals, developing a budget, finding job training, obtaining available child care, applying for jobs and securing an appropriate job.

Furniture Program - We accept donations of usable furniture and working appliances, match the items with our list of requests, and then distribute them to the needy families in our community.
243 South Main St., Suite 271
Albion,  NY    14411

HEAP Heat and Energy Assistance Program
585-589-3191
This program provides grants to aid eligible households with high heating costs. Home repairs and weatherization help may be available for those who qualify for HEAP. Must be over 60 years of age or on SSI to apply with the office of the aging, if younger than 60 you may go to the Department of Social Services 585-589-7000.
Orleans County Office for the Aging 14016 Route 31 West
Albion,  NY    14411

Last Resort Fund - Office of the Aging
585-589-3191
Financial assistance with weatherization needs or minor home repairs. Must have approval prior to work being done. Income and resources will need to be given for approval.
14016 Route 31 West
Albion,  NY    14411

Life Line Telephone Discount/Orleans Office for the Aging
585-589-3191
Individuals may be eligible for telephone discounts if they are eligible for HEAP, Food Stamps, SSI, or Medicaid. Applications may also be obtained through your telephone company.
Route 31 West
Albion,  NY    14411

Senior Tax Exemption through The Office for the Aging
585-589-3191
Homeowners 65 years of age or older may be eligible for reduced land taxes if they meet the income guidelines established in each locality. Contact your local city or town assessor for information about guidelines. Assistance is available at the Office for the Aging.
14-16 Route 31 West
Albion,  NY    14411

Benefits Checkup
This website sponsored by the National Council on Aging is set up to help you find what state, federal and local government health and financial programs are available in your area.


CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
information@cancercarecopay.org
Toll-free at 1-866-552-6729 (New York)
This non-profit affiliate of CancerCare was founded in 2007 to address the needs of cancer patients who are having financial difficulty affording their insurance copayments for cancer medications.
275 Seventh Avenue
New York,  NY    10001

Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Toll-free at 1-866-674-6327, or TTY 1-866-367-6228

Provides financial assistance with winter utility bills for low income individuals. Contact the national office to find the local office nearest you.

Medicare "Extra Help" for Prescription Drugs
Toll-free 1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778
Medicare offers a program for persons with limited income who need help paying for their medications. Support can come in the form of reduced premiums, a reduced annual deductible, or reduced prescription co-payments. Even people who own their own home can qualify. Eligibility is based on income and resources other than a car or house.


National Center for Appropriate Technology
Toll-free at 866-NRG-NEAR (866-674-6327)
This organization runs the National Energy Assistance Referral Project. Contact them to find out about energy subsidies to reduce heating, gas and electric costs for low income households in your area.


National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Toll-free at 1-800-388-2227
This is the website of the nonprofit professional organization of licensed credit counselors who are certified to offer low-cost, confidential advice to help people who are in a financial crisis.


Social Security Administration
800-772-1213 (toll free) or 800-325-0778 TTY
A retired beneficiary (and spouse) may receive full benefits if they apply at age 65 or over. Persons applying at 62 receive reduced monthly payments. Surviving spouse is eligible for benefits at age 60, or at 50 if disabled.


Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
800-772-1213 (toll free) or 800-325-0778 TTY
A Federal program run by Social Security that pays monthly checks to people who are aged 65 and older, disabled, or blind and who have limited income and assets.

Please Note: Hospice of Orleans does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.