The downtown thrift store sells used clothing and other items at relatively low prices.

At Community Helping Hands, we provide help for emergency clothing, household items, and furniture needs by giving those in need vouchers to use in our stores. Vouchers are NOT available for appliances. We only have one location, so if you are outside Chautauqua County you will need to check with another charity in your area for assistance.

Those in need of assistance must first receive a written referral from a social service agency, charitable agency, or local church. This should be faxed or sent to us before scheduling your appointment with the office (716) 487-1488.

If you are in need of clothing, you do not need a written referral, but photo ID is necessary. Walk-ins for CLOTHING ONLY are FRIDAYS 10:30am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm.

Donated gently used items such as clothing, furniture, appliances and toys made to The Salvation Army. Tax-deductible contributions are then sold at low price through Salvation Army Family Stores around the county.

Proceeds from the sale of donated items help fund Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers

A wide selection of menÆs, womenÆs, and childrenÆs clothing, and household items are available.

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Assists homeowners with critical repairs to their homes.

Trusted Friends provide in-home care workers to help older adults maintain independence and live comfortably in their homes. With background checks conducted, qualification training and insured employees, Trusted Friends allows their client to feel at ease with receiving assistance in the home. Services include:

• Daily check ins by phone or in person

• Medication reminders

• Light housekeeping and laundry

• Grocery shopping and meal preparation

• Transportation and/or escort to appointments or social functions

• Companionship

• Home repairs

• Nursing home visits

• Inspects for home safety

• Lawn care/snow shoveling

• And more!

Delaware Opportunities Housing department offers a variety of housing programs to assist Delaware County residents such as:

Elderly Emergency Home Repair\Restore Program

This program assists individuals over age 60 with an income below 60% of median with emergency home repairs. There is a maximum grant amount and the residence must be an owner occupied single family home. Mobile homes are also eligible.

Section 8 Rental Assistance

This program is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is designed to help low income single persons or families pay their rent, thus allowing them to live in safe, sanitary and healthy conditions. Qualified tenants are required to pay alt least 30% of their income towards their rent and utilities and HUD will pick up the rest in the form of a Housing Assistance Payment that is mailed directly to the landlord.

Access to Home

This program is designed to permit person with disabilities to maintain residence or achieve residence either in their own home or in a rental unit where other assistance is not available. Repairs will be limited to accessibility issues only. Who may qualify: residences of Delaware County, Households earnings at or below 80% of the median income, those currently in nursing or adult homes prevented from independent living due to a lack of accessibility, those with a disability or medical reason requiring adaptations as evidenced by medical certification or certification from ORMDD. Both owned and rental units are eligible.

RESTORE (Elderly Emergency Home Repair)

This program is an Elderly (over 60) emergency repair program for people with income below 80% of median. There is a maximum grant amount. The residence must be an owner occupied sing family home. mobile homes are also eligible.

Homeowners receiving grants will be required to have a security lien placed on the property for three (3) years.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG is funded by the Development of Housing and Urban Development through the NY State Office of Community Renewal. Funds are secured for use in a specific target area. The purpose of this rehabilitation program is to assist property owners who meet the program guidelines, in making repairs to their homes.

Grants are available for low to moderate income owner occupants. Owner occupants of multi-family homes are eligible to receive a grant for their property if the owners as well as the tenants are income eligible for the program.

There will be a lien filed on the property for a five (5) year period. Homeowners receiving the grant will be required to repay the grant only if the property is sold within the five year period prorated over the sixy month period.

HOME Program

HOME is a Housing Rehabilitation Program which is available county wide. The purpose of this rehabilitation program is to assist property owners who meet program guidelines, in making repairs to their home.

Eligible homeowners income will not exceed 50% of median income. Housing rehabilitation grants are available for up to $25,000.

Other housing programs offered by Delaware Opportunities include Family Self Sufficiency (FSS), Home Ownership Program and Housing Counseling.

Contact Delaware Opportunities Housing Department for more information or to apply for the programs offered through the agency.

AMVETS Thrift Center is a thrift store run by the American Veterans National Service Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) located in the Henrietta Jefferson Plaza on Jefferson Road in Henrietta. The store sells household goods and clothing at discounted prices. Proceeds from the store sales help provide programs that benefit veterans

The main purpose of the Restore Program is to provide housing repairs to elderly homeowners only. You will be placed on a waiting list and prioritized according to the needs. The Restore Program will help to improve the health, safety, and energy efficiency of your home. It may also assist in bringing your home up to local/state codes. The grant money can not be used to simply improve the appearance of your home. Items that can be repaired are roofs, electrical, septic tanks, heating systems and water heaters. For more information, contact the Weatherization Program at 315-386-1102.

Wares and Wearables Thrift Store at the St Luke Tabernacle Community Church at 1261 Dewey Ave.

• Hours: Mon-Fri 9-12, Tues 9-4