Groups That Help High-Need Clarkstown Residents Can Get Financial Help through United Way of Rockland

The United Way of Rockland County is accepting applications for the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

UWRC administers these funds to help expand the capacity of emergency food and shelter programs in high-need areas around Rockland County.

In order for agencies to receive EFSP funding they must provide the delivery of emergency food and/or shelter services; be a non-profit or unit of government; have an accounting system; practice nondiscrimination; be eligible to receive Federal funds; and have a voluntary board.

Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Last year through EFSP, $109,909 was awarded to the Rockland jurisdiction and directly supported 17 organizations that provide emergency food or shelter services. This year EFSP has awarded Rockland County $116,824.

Applications for 2014 ESFP funds are available to qualified agencies through the United Way of Rockland County. The local EFSP board, convened by the United Way of Rockland, will determine how the funds are awarded. Deadline for submission of applications is December 5, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.

For an application or additional information, please contact Dana Treacy, Community Impact Director, at 845-358-8929 or dtreacy@uwrc.org

PHOTO: Courtesy United Way of Rockland County