Catholic Charities offers financial assistance to qualified individuals or families facing utility shut-offs, evictions, hunger, or medicinal needs.
If you are interested in these services, call the office for eligibility requirements. You will be required to bring documentation for shut-offs or evictions.
Catholic Charities of Steuben County
23 Liberty St.
Bath, NY 14810
607-776-8085
https://ccsteubenlivingston.org/
Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler
215 E. Church St., Suite 100
Elmira, NY 14901
607-734-9784
https://www.catholiccharitiescs.org/
Hours: M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Catholic Charities of Cortland County
33 Central Ave.
Cortland, NY 13045
607-756-5992
https://www.ccocc.org/
Hours: M - F, 8:30 a.m. - noon; 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Learn about the upcoming winter heating forecast, ways to prepare, consumer protections, and energy saving measures here:
The Salvation Army Social Services Division may also offer assistance with utility bill payments and other needs. For more information and to apply, call:
Steuben County - Corning 607-962-4681 x101
Cortland County - Cortland 607-753-9363, press 4
Chemung County - not currently assisting with utility bills
If you have been a victim of domestic violence and share a utility account with your abuser, you have the right to opt out of your account without fee, penalty, or charge. Please complete and digitally sign the attestation form below. Please note, you may be held responsible for arrears up until the time your name is removed from the account.
NYS is promoting non-fossil fuel, alternative heating options. If you'd like to learn more about this program and possible rebates,
go to NYS Clean Heat.
If you are a NYSEG customer, contact Nicole Williams to learn more:
nicole.williams@nyseg.com
(585)484-6592