Schenectady County, NY Assistance Programs

Schenectady County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Schenectady County.

Schenectady County DSS Housing and Homeless Services

797 Broadway
Schenectady, NY - 12305
518-388-4470
This DSS office provides temporary accommodation for homeless families. You will need to undergo a preliminary assessment to accept the plan. The office provides temporary shelter for families of homeless people, singles and childless couples in the county. The process begins with an evaluation to determine the circumstances that cause the need for temporary housing assistance (THA). Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ..

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Schenectady County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Schenectady County.

Oxford House for Men - Schenectady

1547 Union Street
Schenectady, NY - 12309
518-374-5730
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Schenectady County Rent and Bill Pay Assistance Programs

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in Schenectady County.

SAFE HOUSE

1344 Albany Street
Schenectady, NY - 12304
518-374-0166
Services: Offers a youth runaway shelter. Requirements: Client must be between the ages of 16 and 20. Also accepts parents with babies. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ..

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Schenectady County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Schenectady County.

Rotterdam Senior Citizens' Center

2639 Hamburg Street
Schenectady, NY - 12303
(518)356-1561
Our doors are open to all persons 55 years of age and older with Rotterdam residents receiving first preference. There is no membership fee to our seniors to take advantage of our wide range of classes, many discounted bus trips throughout the year, or utilizing our building. The Rotterdam Senior Citizens Center has been at its present location since 1975. There are many activities for our seniors to enjoy and a lot goes on everyday from craft classes to bingo. Our goal here is to get seniors out of their homes and involved. Many services offered are free to seniors to help save them time and money. In addition to the many activities offered, we also have a library with books and magazines that seniors exchange. Wheelchairs and walkers are available for people to borrow in times of need. We are always searching for new things to bring to Seniors. If you have any suggestions, please let us know...

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Niskayuna Senior Center

2682 Aqueduct Road
Niskayuna, NY - 12309
(518)372-4969
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Glenville Senior Center

32 Worden Road
Glenville, NY - 12302
(518)374-0734
Glenville is proud to operate one of the most active senior centers in the region. Built in 1997 through a combination of town support, local grants and fundraising, the Glenville Senior Center houses the Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens, Inc., a non-profit organization for those who are 55 and better. Over 1,100 members strong, this organization hosts a wide variety of programs and services for senior residents in the town of Glenville and beyond. Activities include guest speakers, sports leagues, exercise classes, card playing, social events, bus trips, a daily lunch program and more. Some programs and trips are open to the greater Glenville community...

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Schenectady County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.