Farming with family

It is critical that farm families maintain both positive business and family skills in order to be successful. NY FarmNet consultants provide free, confidential assistance in strengthening the communication skills required for farm families to make the most of their dynamic structure that is filled with daily opportunities and challenges.

•Setting goals

•Conflict management

•Management principles

•Conducting family meetings

•Financial management

•Business decision making

•Time management

•Farm succession planning

When appropriate, Catholic Charities helps in emergencies with basic needs such as financial, food vouchers, prescription. A participating agency that administers the Neighbor For Neighbor Heat Fund for National Fuel.

Call Catholic Charities for more information.

Provides services including money management, counseling, and debt helpline for families with financial problems resulting from crises or accumulated debt. Call for further information. Wheelchair accessible. Call for volunteer opportunities. (631)427-3700 ext.264;(631)666-6330;(631)647-3100 HELPLINE (Thurs 10am-1pm only)

“The Rome Rescue Mission is now offering a Representative Payee service for the city of Rome and greater Oneida County. The Representative Payee program provides benefit payment management for those receiving Social Security or SSI. Matt Miller, Rome Rescue Mission Executive Director, stated ‘The Representative Payee Program is an essential program to the community and once more aligns with our mission in providing A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out’. Taking part in this program allows us to work with our clients and help them manage their finances while promoting independence.”

LOCATION: 309 E. Dominick St.

Provides budget counseling and asset management.

Lifespan can become limited power of attorney and handle all financial matters on behalf of an older adult.

Services provided:

• A full financial housecleaning

• All check writing and bill paying

• Application for benefits

• Insurance claim form submission

The CheckIt service is fee-based at $65 per hr.

This area of human services encompasses Temporary Assistance, Emergency Assistance, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Child Support Enforcement and Day Care subsidies for working parents.

Financial Literacy Training

CEO offers referrals to free financial education in the area.

Our partners and area resources offer Financial Literacy Training available to all customers who are looking for support with:

•Income and Budgeting: Teaching you budget planning and money-saving resources

•Basic Banking: Educating you about banking services

•Credit Review: Helping you access and review your credit report

•Credit Repair/Maintenance: Working with you to repair and maintain your credit

•Savings: Teaching you how to plan for retirement, manage investments and build emergency savings

•Avoiding Scams: Educating you on existing scams and providing strategies to avoid them

•Making Major Purchases: Helping you plan and save for major purchases such as a vehicle or a home

•Building Wealth: Coaching you on money-saving and money-making habits that will help you build wealth

•Taxes: On site tax preparation of basic tax returns

CEO can also provide career development training and connect you with other short-term resources like:

•SNAP benefits

•WIC nutrition and breastfeeding support

•CEO’s Food Pantry

•And more!

Contact Us:

If you are interested in a referral, or if you have any questions, please contact:

Renata Gwozdz, Community Services Manager

Phone: (518) 272-6012 Ext. 242

The Project SHARE Heating Fund is operated by the Heart Share Human Services of New York, and helps fund NYSEG's Project SHARE Program. To receive a grant, clients must have an active disconnection on their heating account, meet HEAP income guidelines, and have exhausted available HEAP benefits and emergency aid. Eligibility has been extended to include military veterans and active service members regardless of income. It is a one time benefit of $350 toward a heating expense. Clients can only receive this benefit one time per season. This heating fund covers 45 counties in upstate New York. Broome County Office for Aging staff have applications, and can assist clients with applying/faxing the applications.

Retirement Planning