“Often times, the immediate needs of families to obtain stability do not fall within regular funding guidelines. Needs such as household items, bedding, clothing, car seats, bus passes, etc. are all vital to a family’s ability to function in society; however, these are the needs that are not addressed under most funding sources.

To address this need, MVCAA developed its MVCAA Angels program. MVCAA Angels take requests for these everyday necessities and, through a network of volunteers, attempts to fulfill these needs on an individual basis. MVCAA’s Angels accepts donations of personal hygiene products, household items, furniture, etc., as well as monetary donations to help low-income families across the service area. MVCAA Angels have helped the mother escaping domestic violence issues to reestablish a household; provided teens with needed personal hygiene products; supplied new parents with formula and car seats; assisted seniors by replacing refrigerators and appliances that no longer work. The Angels have developed a network of staff, community members, and organizations that can quickly come to the aid of a family in need.

The Angels have partnered in the past with the Taco Bell Foundation, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, local businesses, and community members. In order for families to concentrate their efforts on the long-range goal of self-sufficiency, the immediate emergency needs must be addressed to stabilize a family. MVCAA Angels is often the only source that can provide that assistance. An all-volunteer/donation project, MVCAA's Community Action Angels have helped hundreds of people throughout the community.”

Method of Payment: Free

Volunteers of America (VOA) will accept donated used cars. Vehicle must be in good running condition, with a good body. Call for information, to schedule an appointment and to ensure proper paperwork.

disaster relief

Provides disaster relief, blood programs, utility assistance, loan closet, and health and safety programs.

Wheelchairs, walkers, hospital bed, commodes, transfer benches.

Provides assistance to disaster victims, military personnel and their families. Offers safety and first aid courses, recruits blood donors for blood drives, and conducts mobile blood collections, conducts health and youth programs, Project Share, and Schuy-line.

Broome County Emergency Services are made up of four divisions: Emergency Dispatch/911, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Prevention and Control. These different services provide planning, training, resources, response, warning, coordination, and information to assist in preparing for and responding to emergency situations and disasters.

The Salvation Army has an Vehicle Donation program. They accept used cars, boats, or other vehicle donations in any condition, running or not. Not all vehicles are accepted at all locations. Call first.

Trained personnel are available to meet emergencies by providing food, shelter, clothing and spiritual comfort. In disaster relief operation, The Salvation Army's first aim is to meet the basic needs of those affected – both survivors and first responders.

Kateri's Thrift Store provides quality used clothing and household items to families and individuals, regardless of income or geographic location. Donations are accepted from consumers for items obtained, with exception of households who have been given a referral from a school, church or agency. Kateri's is located on the ground level of the Little Falls Community Center. The store operates Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Clothing and household donations are welcome and can be dropped off during regular store hours.

The Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier (MHAST) accepts used cars as donation.