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How to apply for Onondaga County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Onondaga County DSS + OFA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Onondaga County emergency aid: (1) Onondaga DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (315-435-2700); (2) Onondaga OFA for senior-specific case management (315-435-2362); (3) Onondaga hospital safety net (315-464-5540); (4) Onondaga transit (315-442-3300); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Syracuse; (6) Salvation Army of Greater Syracuse / local corps; (7) PEACE Inc. (Onondaga's Community Action Agency) and other regional CAAs. Dial 211 (211 Central NY) for general referrals.

Onondaga: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities Diocese of Syracuse + regional CAAs are the main coordination pillars.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Onondaga County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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