Washington County
Economic Opportunity Council

Home and Family Services
Washington County Community Action Angels

• Volunteer Development Program
• Generates resources for Washington County residents in need, who may not qualify for existing programs.
• Partners with Aroxy Cleaners for Children’s Winter Coat Drive.
• Annual School Supply Project
• Community Service Projects

Emergency Food Pantry

• Services for low-income individuals and families in emergency situations
• Food items distributed based on family size
• Pasta, canned soup, vegetables, juice, cereal, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, meat items when available, etc.

Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)

• Resources to assist with emergency food, shelter and utility assistance
• Can aid in cases of eviction and power shut-offs
• Limited Funding, based on availability

Transportation Program

• Provides transportation services for Washington County seniors based on availability.
• Medicaid transports through Department of Social Services referral
• Hours: Monday—Friday, 8 am—4 pm

Energy Services Program

38 Parry Street, Hudson Falls 12839

• Provides energy saving services to low-income individuals and families residing in Washington County
• Assist in reducing energy usage within the home
• Detection of health/safety concerns that may cause illness or injury
• Testing of existing heating system
• Infra-red scans to determine areas of heat loss in the home
• Blower door test to determine air infiltration
• No labor or material charges to individuals or families that meet NYS eligibility requirements

Weatherization Assistance Services

38 Parry Street, Hudson Falls 12839

• Provides energy audits of the home to identify specific needs.
• Weatherstripping and caulking around doors and windows
• Cleaning, testing, repairs, or replacement of heating systems
• Replacement or repair of storm windows
• Replacement or repair of broken windows and/or outside doors
• Addition of insulation to walls or ceilings
• Mitigation of health and safety concerns, in particular assure that all dwelling units receive smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Tri-County United Way

696 Upper Glen Street Queensbury, New York 12804

LIVE UNITED -Resource Guide

 

      
EOC Home and Family Services Dept
518-746-2390
Community Action Angels
Transportation
Food Pantry
Energy Services