Crisis, hunger, and poverty can affect anyone, at any time. Connecting people in need with local resources is a critical part of our mission. Whether you are in crisis, or need a little support, we’re here to help.

UNITED WAY 211

This free, local service is available from any phone.
24-7 / 365 Days a Year / Confidential / All Languages

Dial 211 or 1-877-356-9211

In 2018 almost 2,000 Cayuga County residents utilized 211 to find resources. You can also quickly find services on 211 website, or chat live with our highly trained information and referral specialists.

Find Help: Visit the 211 Website

Negotiates with pharmacies across the nation to ensure that prescription medications are available to anyone at the lowest prices possible. In 2018, Cayuga County residents saved more than $30,700 on medications with FamilyWize.

familywize.org

Free tax preparation provided by IRS Certified volunteers to those with low to moderate incomes. The 2020 CA$H program has ended.

(315) 253-9741

An online, free tax preparation services for individuals and families filing a simple return. Last year, some 500 Cayuga County residents save the cost of filing their return and brought back $500,000 to our community.

myfreetaxes.com

Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — in Cayuga County 28% of our community works, often more than one job and cannot make ends meet. ALICE is a study that is changing the conversation about what it means to survive.

Cayuga County Report

United Way of Cayuga County is the administrator for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) for Cayuga County. In 2019 Cayuga County received 39,950 which was distributed among 9 local nonprofit agencies.

efsp.unitedway.org