Provides a variety of services to support the health and well-being of neighbors on a temporary basis. Services may include transportation, friendly visiting, certificates and forms assistance, yard work, assistance with errands, homemaker assistance, and minor home repairs and maintenance. Also provides one-time emergency financial assistance to individuals facing a short-term crisis as well as referrals to other agencies for more long term needs. Barnard Helping Hands in partnership with Barnard General Store maintains a food collection box to support Woodstock Community Food Shelf. They also work closely with the Hub in Woodstock, the Ottauquechee Health Foundation and the Woodstock Thomspon Senior Center.

Assists families in stabilizing finances during temporary emergencies, when all other resources have been exhausted or the family has been found ineligible for services. Funding is limited to $200 per family. Funds are paid directly to the vendor/business, not to the individual. Expenses may be prepaid with prior approval and then reimbursed through this fund.

Offers a small Emergency Assistance Fund.

Provides information and referral services for at-home caregivers. Provides financial assistance for short term in-home caregiving services to keep community members safe in their homes as they recover from life events requiring additional assistance. Also provides respite grants for home caregivers. Respite grants are based on financial need.

Works to bring community members together by offering a range of programs, including a community meal; limited support fund; community events such as music, theater, clothing repair, and Haiku; and youth enrichment and organizing activities. The building is not accessible; events are hosted in a variety of locations, most of which are ADA compliant. For accessibility to the meals, they are happy to accommodate to the best of their abilities. If someone has an access need, please get in touch.

Provides emergency funds to purchase essential items, including personal hygiene supplies, diapers, food, and medicine.

Provides case management, advocacy, information, social support, emergency financial assistance, housing assistance, transportation assistance, education, information and referral to social service organizations.

Helps residents in need of one-time emergency financial assistance. Individuals may apply for assistance with paying a specific bill or for assistance with covering unanticipated costs of a specific service, especially a health-related service. Tupper Fund Advocate will assist individuals with writing descriptions of reasons for emergency financial assistance requests.

Provides emergency financial assistance, including payment of outstanding utility bills or overdue rent on a one-time basis, airfare to the UK for emergencies or permanent resettlement, car repairs if needed for work, and other needs on a case-by-case basis. Typical requests NOT funded are student scholarships, loans of any nature, legal fees, and bail fees.

Provides case management, benefits advocacy, volunteer support services, health and addiction treatment referrals, condom and safer sex information, nutritious food program, and limited financial assistance to help with basic and emergency needs.

Provides transitional financial assistance for newly arrived individuals and families settling into community life. Individuals may be required to have income level documentation.

Provides grants for services such as dentures, hearing aids, heating fuel and utility bill payments. This is NOT an emergency program as the application process takes time. A Letter to Trustee from social service agency is required. Request must have name, address, age, marital status, annual income, and financial condition of the woman in need; nature of the need; and name of provider of the service requested. Grant Range: $300 to $2,500

Provides case management, advocacy, information, social support, emergency financial assistance, housing assistance, transportation assistance, education, information and referral to social service organizations.

Offers financial assistance for expenses such as medications, medical equipment and supplies, transportation, private care or respite care, nutritional support, clothing, and prostheses. Maximum financial support is typically $500 per calendar year. Patients can reapply yearly for grant. The committee typically meets the first week of each month and the review process may take up to 30 days.

Provides limited emergency funds to qualified applicants for utility, housing costs and other urgent needs, which are paid directly to utility company or vendor. Inquiry is made to see if other community resources have been looked at that the individual might be eligible for. Typically gives a maximum of $500 or less in emergency funds to Ferrisburgh residents. Individuals may request funds usually once per year. Confidentiality maintained.

Provides grants in the areas of the arts, education, health, social services, women’s issues, and the environment.

Provides temporary financial assistance to pay for a critical life need. Must show that without financial assistance serious risk or harm will result, and that other benefit programs would not better address the hardship. Applicants may receive assistance a maximum of two times and, if approved, must wait at least one year before applying again.

Provides limited emergency funds for a variety of needs, after all other available community resources have been exhausted. All payments are one-time only. Mortgage payments are not covered. The Caroline Fund pays the money directly to the service provider. No cash is given directly to applicants. When calling, leave message with name and address to request an application. Applicants must indicate what other resources they have used and/or applied for.

Provides emergency financial support.

Provides grants to families facing unanticipated emergencies, including housing emergencies.

Offers confidential, supportive services to individuals and their families. Services include case management, a food pantry, and short-term financial assistance for emergencies. Staff and volunteers provide practical assistance such as transportation to appointments, respite care, and help with daily tasks.

Provides seasonal, one-time emergency financial assistance on a case-by-case determination. Availability of assistance is dependent upon a community-driven donation fund that is limited. Financial assistance decisions and fund distributions are made on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Agency will assist clients with finding alternative emergency financial assistance outside of the funding months.

Offers modest emergency financial assistance.

Provides case management, advocacy, information, social support, emergency financial assistance, housing assistance, transportation assistance, education, information and referral to social service organizations.

Offers emergency financial assistance and post-service skills training to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families. Does not provide financial assistance for dental bills or funeral expenses