Thrift Store in Watertown, NY

Thrift Store in Watertown NY

"EmPower New York provides no-cost energy efficiency solutions to income-eligible New Yorkers."

"Community Energy Advisors work directly with homeowners to discuss finance options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and products, guiding them through the process and connecting them to qualified contractors."

"Mad City Money is a two and a half hour, hands-on simulation that teaches budgeting by giving middle and high school students a taste of the real world. Complete with occupation, salary, partner, and debt, teens get an instant family, build a monthly budget, and move through various stations to purchase housing, transportation, food, clothing, household necessities, daycare, and other needs."

Open to youth in grades 8-11th

NYDocSubmit is an app for mobile devices and is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. With NYDocSubmit, applicants and recipients of Temporary Assistance (TA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and Medicaid, can take a picture of their documents and submit them using a mobile device.

The child support program provides custodial parents with assistance in obtaining financial support and medical insurance coverage for their children by locating parents, establishing paternity, establishing/enforcing support orders, and collecting and distributing child support payments.

Personal Care Services is a part of the Adult Protective Services unit at Lewis County Department of Social Services. This service provides assistance in obtaining housekeeping, meal preparation and other activities to keep people 18 years and older in their homes.

Trainings, resources and initiatives for professionals who are working to alleviate poverty in Lewis County.  A multi-sector steering committee, originally appointed by the Lewis County Priorities Council, oversees this work.  Its mission statement is "Empowering individuals to build resources for success in a community where everyone can live well.