Emergency Funds
Check out the resources below to find organizations that may be able to help you pay for the things you need in case of an emergency (losing storage locker, need car repairs, medical expenses, and more)
First Places to Try
Suffolk County
East Northport
319 Clay Pitts Rd. 11731
Riverhead
130 Osborne Ave. 11901
Nassau County
Freeport
66 Church St. 11520
Hempstead
Citadel 65 Atlantic Ave. 11550
Westbury
992 Prospect Ave. 11590
GETTING HELP FROM A ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE IN A LOCAL CATHOLIC CHURCH:
Go by the person's zip code if housed and if not housed and person is surfing or living on the street you can basically call any church with a conference close to where you meet them. Keep in mind that the wealthier a church is, the more likely they will be able to help your client with their "poor box funds".
Video on services at SVDPLI (In General - what they will help with but they also help with many other needs)
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities may have resources to provide one-time assistance to households experiencing homelessness.
Catholic Charities of Long Island Referral Line
516-733-7045
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Press #1 if you are an "Agency"
Press #2 for Spanish
Press #3 for English
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Choose:
#1- Mental Health Services
#2- Non Emergency Housing Services
#3- Senior Services
#4- Addiction Treatment Services
#5- Immigration and Refugee Services
#6- To make Cash or Securities Donations or Donations in Memoriam
#7- ALL OTHER ISSUES
............... or stay on the line to leave a message.
***** Your CALL will be RETURNED within 3 Business Days.
Please be prepared to leave a message with your Name, Phone number where you can be reached and County you reside in.
Nassau: 516-227-8519
Suffolk: 631-854-9935
Fraternal & Civic Organizations
These organizations might be able to help depending on the situation.
Contact your local chapter.
Click the links below
After trying these types of organizations, you can try reaching out to local churches and parish outreaches for support.
Emergency Funding & Loans
New York Times Neediest Cases
The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC
One time emergency funding. For more information, contact:
Lisa Barnett
Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS)
Hatzilu at Mid-Island Y JCC
One time emergency funding. For more information, contact:
Sara Shapiro
Angel Project
Funding small emergencies that come up for homeless people, including cost to replace ID or documents
Lisa: lpollack@lendahandproject.org
Donna: dbasile@lendahandproject.org
For Families with Medically Fragile Children experiencing hardships
Car Repair - Move in Monies - Medical Expenses & other exigent circumstances
Location specific resources
Children experiencing Hardships/Emergencies
(includes families with children in the Moreland Ave. Commack Shelter)
Sandy Flandina
(631) 882-4994
For Seniors
Eligibility: Must be 65 or a Permanent resident of an Elder Care Facility and must have lived experience giving back to the Community in some way.