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resources

know what's available!

Resources

We can't provide everything, but we know many organizations who offer what you may need!

Free Clothing & Items

These are FREE clothing closet's containing gently used clothing for the entire family.
 
Millgrove Bible Church
11517 Genesee St. Alden, N.Y. 14004
716-937-7926
 
Open the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am-12pm
*EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, call 716-937-4758 to make an appointment
 
Neat Repeats
Alden Presbyterian Church
13298 Broadway Alden, N.Y. 14004
716-937-6441

Open the 1st Saturday of every month, 9am-12pm; 3rd Friday of each month, 6-8pm; every Wednesday, 9-11am (Hours are subject to change)

*EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, call 716-937-6441 to make an appointment
 
Harvest House
175 Jefferson Ave. Buffalo, N.Y. 14210
716-824-7818

Client Hours: Monday 1-3:30pm, Tuesday 9-11:30am, Thursday 1-3:30pm, Saturday 9-11:30am

Provides FREE children’s clothing and other items. Families need a referral by social service, health agencies or your church. Referrals maybe requested by the agency calling 824-7818. 
ID of caregiver and children is required at each visit. Non-English speaking clients must bring a translator.

Financial Assistance

Department of Social Services
Rath Building
158 Pearl Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-858-8000

Best place to begin getting help; they make referrals to various agencies. Apply for public assistance, medicaid & food stamps.

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) - Catholic Charities
211 East Eagle Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-332-3304
716-285-0975 Niagara County

Catholic Charities
525 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-856-4494

All the above agencies:  You can schedule an appointment for an assessment; they will determine if you qualify for any services.

Housing Options (Long-Term)

Residential, long-term housing; comprehensive program; level system.

Dorothy Miller Group Home
716-828-9777
  • Girls under age 18

Cornerstone Manor
716-852-0761
  • Women over age 18

Housing Options (Short-Term)

Haven House
716-884-6000   
  • For domestic abuse victims   
  • Can stay up to 90 days

Homespace       
716-881-4600
  • Must be in foster care system    
  • Can stay up to age 21

Little Portion Priory
716-882-5705 
  • Not well suited for pregnant women            
  • Can stay 1-2 weeks

Homeless Services (Lakeshore Behavioral Health)
716-856-9711      
  • For drug & alcohol abuse clients only

Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
716-884-4798      
  • Must go through DSS (858-8000) in order to be admitted to the shelter

Food Assistance

Salvation Army
960 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-883-9800

Individuals can stop in without a referral between the   hours of 9:00 am to 3:30 pm and get some food assistance. However, they may be asked to work through   the Department of Social Services (858-8000), getting a referral, before being helped.  A referral is needed to get any food after hours.

Alden Marilla Community Food Pantry
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
13021 Main Street
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-6922

The pantry supports Towns of Alden & Marilla, Alden area School District, and zip code 14004. 




Pregnancy Info &
​Support Hotlines


CompassCare Pregnancy Services
1230 Eggert Rd. Buffalo, NY 14226
716-800-2306


Life Saver Ministries
1-800-648-Help (4357)
  • Pregnancy helpline; referrals for Western NY
  • TLC packages: one time care packages with an assortment of baby items 

Baker Victory Services
1-716-799-3333
  • 24 hour hotline
  • Information and support services

Adoptions

SonRays Ministries, Inc.
PO Box 673
Tonawanda, NY 14150
716-695-9494

Baker Victory Services
780 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY
716-828-9500

Catholic Charities
525 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-856-4494

Lutheran Service Society of New York
6680 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
716-631-9212

New Hope Family Services
3519 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13206
1-800-272-3171

Post Abortion Counseling

SonRays Ministries, Inc.
PO Box 673
Tonawanda, NY 14150
716-695-9494  

New Hope Family Services
3519 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13206
1-800-272-3171


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