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Do you need a shower?
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Do you need help to pay rent? or money to move, Click here
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Do you need help to pay utility arrears, and or storage fees arrears. Click here
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Are you pregnant? find help if your homeless or about to be homeless, click here.
Many people are homeless with their pets in Suffolk County, yet the Fair Housing Act § 3604(3)(B), which ensures reasonable accommodations, is being denied to many desperate individuals in dire need of shelter. These individuals, along with their beloved dogs and cats, are suffering immensely after falling on hard times.
​For a list of reasonable accommodation sample letters: Click Here
Help with Rent, and Storage Unit Fees
Rapid Re-Housing
They have paid rent for up to one year, for clients in the past and has helped get sec 8. To qualify for this program you will need to be in a DSS shelter for at least 12 months, this program is for families.
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Need Help Paying Bills
Suffolk County will help with rent, and back rent.
Help pay storage fee, along with utility bills.​
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Salvation Army
There are multiple locations in Suffolk County and Nassau County. They help the poor, low-income renters, homeless and others. Emergency financial help for utilities, rent, free hotel vouchers and more are offered. Riverhead Salvation Army serves as a Community Resources and Rental Assistance non-profit agency in Suffolk County New York. The address is 130 Osborn Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901. Call 631-727-3338 East Northport Salvation Army, phone 631-368-1170, is a great place to call for emergency assistance with rent. Centers that are part of the Salvation Army operate across the Long Island community, and this is a local branch. They offer everything from free food, to housing counseling, and emergency funds to pay rent. The address is 319 Clay Pitts Rd, East Northport, NY 11731. East Patchogue Center has crisis rent relief and emergency assistance. It ranges from a homeless shelter to transitional housing. Furniture, moving help and one time, emergency security deposit or rent help may also be provided in Suffolk County New York. The address is 414 E Main St, East Patchogue, NY 11772. Call (631) 654-9380
$19 BILLION in Lost Money
Every day New York State returns $1.5 million to those who file claims here. Is any yours?We have directed the homeless and financially distressed, to this website and combined they have retrieved Thousands of dollars.
Check to see if you have any unclaimed funds in New York State by
Clicking here​​
Learn how to submit a claim in NYS unclaimed funds.
Suffolk and Nassau NY Social Services One Shot Deal Information A One Shot Deal is a one-time emergency assistance program available in New York State, including Suffolk and Nassau counties. This program helps individuals and families facing financial crises, such as eviction, utility shutoffs, or other urgent needs. Key Information: Eligibility: Open to residents experiencing temporary financial hardship. Must demonstrate the ability to sustain future expenses once the immediate crisis is resolved. Uses of the One Shot Deal: Rent arrears to prevent eviction. Utility bill payments to prevent shutoffs. Moving expenses or security deposits. Emergency assistance for individuals leaving domestic violence situations. How to Apply: Applications are submitted through local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices. Supporting documentation (income proof, lease agreement, utility bills, etc.) is required. Suffolk DSS: Visit Suffolk County DSS. Nassau DSS: Visit Nassau County DSS. Repayment: Some grants are repayable depending on your financial situation. Contact Information: Suffolk County DSS: Phone: 631-854-9935 Address: 3085 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Nassau County DSS: Phone: 516-227-8519 Address: 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553
Pregnant Resources
Breath of Life
Since 2004, we have had the privilege of helping many expectant moms during their pregnancies and deliveries here on Long Island.
1930 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia, N.Y. 11749 Suite 4
Mommas House
MOMMAS House is a mother-child transition housing program in the Nassau/Suffolk metro area specifically serving young women (18-24). The program provides young mothers and their children with supportive housing and access to programs which enable them to achieve independence. We offer a residential stay of up to 2 years.
MOMMAS House (Main Office) is open Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm.
Phone: 516-781-8637
3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756
Mercy Center Ministries
Females ages 16-21
Teens & and teen mothers.
You can only access this shelter through department of social services.
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CoAbode
The Home Sharing program is the primary focus of the CoAbode organization. It connects single mothers whose interests and parenting philosophies are compatible, with the purpose of sharing a home and raising their children together.
Shower Locations Nassau Suffolk
Suffolk County Pax Christies Showers
Showers are available for all, call for more information.
255 Oakland Ave, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 1 (631) 928-9108
Suffolk County : RiseWell Formerly Known As Federation of Organizations Showers and Laundry
The Federation has showers available and you can do your laundry, for anyone with a need. we suggest you call for first and check schedule. Patchogue Community Center 456 Waverly Avenue Patchogue, NY 11772 (631) 447-6460 Copiague Community Center 1375 Akron Street Copiague, NY 11726 (631) 552-4240 West Babylon Community Center 11 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, NY 11704 (631) 321-8229
Suffolk County Hands Across Long Island Mobil Showers
Hands across America call to confirm location times and days.​ The main office has showers availible.  159 Brightside Ave Central Islip, NY 1 (631)-352-7221
Nassau County Aquatic Center
Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 1-516-572-0501 Free Showers, open 8 a.m. -11 p.m.
Nassau County Mitchel Athletic Complex:
Mitchel Athletic Complex: 1 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553 1-516-572-0400 Free Showers, open 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Nassau County Clark Gillies Arena Showers
Dix Hills Park, 575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills – 11746; 1-631-462-5883 Open: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Providing: Free ice skating, coffee and hot chocolate, showers, and charging stations. Snacks can be purchased at the concession stand
Services and programs
A Health & Wellness campaign An Opioid Misuse Preventions Campaign A Workforce Development program A Citizenship Program Computer Classes English Classes A Weekend Food Program for school aged children Shots for Tots Advocacy including Help for Immigrants As well as our mainstays including Pronto's Food Pantry, Thrift Center and Warehouse which are available to our vulnerable clients who receive a voucher to fulfill their emergent needs. The Thrift Center and Warehouse are also open to the general public where donation pricing is suggested. Pronto's robust Community Partnerships also give us a way to support our clients with additional professional services. 631-231-8290 128 Pine Aire Drive, Bay Shore NY 11706