HOPE - Helping Our People in Emergencies

The HOPE Program assists individuals and families in true emergencies.  This is a program administered by the Broome County Council of Churches on behalf of the sponsoring congregations.  Clients must be referred by one of the sponsoring congregations.

Situations assisted by HOPE:

• Utilities assistance – Shut Off notice necessary
• Life saving prescription medications
• Emergency housing for domestic abuse victims
• CHOW Referrals
• Personal Care Items – including infant care, children’s needs, etc.
  
  

Situations not eligible for HOPE Assistance:

• Rental Assistance
• Travel (except domestic abuse victims)
• Car repairs
• Gasoline – except under extreme circumstances
• Bus Tickets – except in cooperation with BC3 Jail Ministry
• Cab Fair
• Purchase of consumable goods – including automobile parts
• Situations where a request can be filled by another agency