Catholic Charities
Livingston County

Help*Works Community Resource

 

Mission

To alleviate the hardships of any and all residents of Livingston County, by providing advocacy and assistance with food, clothing, shelter, and medical care; help that works, hope that lasts. 


Help*Works Community Resource is a program of Catholic Charities of Livingston County and is non-discriminatory and non-sectarian.
      Hours: Mon. thru’ Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
      34 East State St., Mt. Morris, NY
      (585) 658-4466
      Tammy Hall, Director

Since 1992, Help*Works Community Resource (formally Rural Outreach) has provided Livingston County individuals and families who are struggling in poverty with:
• Direct emergency assistance including food, utilities, rent, gas, prescriptions, and child care costs
• Small household items such as lamps, dishes, utensils
• Children’s shoes, clothing and diapers for infants
• Minor home repairs and some minor home maintenance education and assistance
• Guidance on budgeting and energy conservation
• Information and referrals to other agencies that might best assist with a client’s needs

Service to Those in Need

Each year, Help*Works Community Resource offers emergency assistance to those in need, providing essentials that many of us take for granted...like diapers, clothes or mittens for our children, emergency gas or prescription money, or one-time crisis assistance to keep the lights on, the cold out and a roof overhead. 

Help*Works annually assists more than 1,000 families living at or below the poverty level.  Recently most of those we serve have never had to ask for help before. Referrals to Help*Works come from the Dept. of Social Services, the Dept. of Health, the Office of Mental Health, Salvation Army, churches, and other community agencies and organizations as well as self-referrals.

If you know of someone in need, please contact our office.

585.658.4466