Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Southern Chautauqua County is a non-emergency, non-profit clearinghouse that makes referrals to established public and private agencies once needs are verified as legitimate. When gaps in services are identified; it then mobilizes local churches to fill those gaps using the talents within congregations -- with household furnishings, toiletries, cleaning products, rides to appointments, grocery shopping, food assistance, minor household and car repairs and various other forms of assistance--A client intake must be completed; reference verification; and financial documentation - Love INC does not offer financial assistance. Serves Southern Chautauqua County only: Jamestown, Frewsburg, Kennedy, Falconer, Sinclairville, Gerry, Bemus Point, Sherman, Panama, Lakewood, Busti and Kiantone. Call for more information.

Central's Clothing Center has been in operation for decades.

Interested in getting clothes?

Please call the church office to make an appointment at (607)754-6060.

Our Clothing Center is filled with donations which have been cleaned and sorted. We carry clothing items from newborns to adults in a wide variety of sizes and styles. Because the clothes are donations, it is hard to know what is "in stock" at any given time, but if you need something specific, please notify one of our volunteers and we will do our very best to accommodate your needs.

Saint Paul's Church runs the Clothing Closet, which provides bags of clothing for one dollar. Coats, jackets, and shoes for one dollar each. No phone number to call provided.

Kateri's Thrift Store provides quality used clothing and household items to families and individuals, regardless of income or geographic location. Donations are accepted from consumers for items obtained, with exception of households who have been given a referral from a school, church or agency. Kateri's is located on the ground level of the Little Falls Community Center. The store operates Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Clothing and household donations are welcome and can be dropped off during regular store hours.

We are a thrift store that sells items donated to our church in order to help our community.

Delaware Opportunities Housing department offers a variety of housing programs to assist Delaware County residents such as:

Elderly Emergency Home Repair\Restore Program

This program assists individuals over age 60 with an income below 60% of median with emergency home repairs. There is a maximum grant amount and the residence must be an owner occupied single family home. Mobile homes are also eligible.

Section 8 Rental Assistance

This program is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is designed to help low income single persons or families pay their rent, thus allowing them to live in safe, sanitary and healthy conditions. Qualified tenants are required to pay alt least 30% of their income towards their rent and utilities and HUD will pick up the rest in the form of a Housing Assistance Payment that is mailed directly to the landlord.

Access to Home

This program is designed to permit person with disabilities to maintain residence or achieve residence either in their own home or in a rental unit where other assistance is not available. Repairs will be limited to accessibility issues only. Who may qualify: residences of Delaware County, Households earnings at or below 80% of the median income, those currently in nursing or adult homes prevented from independent living due to a lack of accessibility, those with a disability or medical reason requiring adaptations as evidenced by medical certification or certification from ORMDD. Both owned and rental units are eligible.

RESTORE (Elderly Emergency Home Repair)

This program is an Elderly (over 60) emergency repair program for people with income below 80% of median. There is a maximum grant amount. The residence must be an owner occupied sing family home. mobile homes are also eligible.

Homeowners receiving grants will be required to have a security lien placed on the property for three (3) years.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG is funded by the Development of Housing and Urban Development through the NY State Office of Community Renewal. Funds are secured for use in a specific target area. The purpose of this rehabilitation program is to assist property owners who meet the program guidelines, in making repairs to their homes.

Grants are available for low to moderate income owner occupants. Owner occupants of multi-family homes are eligible to receive a grant for their property if the owners as well as the tenants are income eligible for the program.

There will be a lien filed on the property for a five (5) year period. Homeowners receiving the grant will be required to repay the grant only if the property is sold within the five year period prorated over the sixy month period.

HOME Program

HOME is a Housing Rehabilitation Program which is available county wide. The purpose of this rehabilitation program is to assist property owners who meet program guidelines, in making repairs to their home.

Eligible homeowners income will not exceed 50% of median income. Housing rehabilitation grants are available for up to $25,000.

Other housing programs offered by Delaware Opportunities include Family Self Sufficiency (FSS), Home Ownership Program and Housing Counseling.

Contact Delaware Opportunities Housing Department for more information or to apply for the programs offered through the agency.

Under the Monroe County Veterans Discount Card Program, honorably discharged veterans* will be issued an identification card by the County that identifies them as a veteran. Participating County merchants have agreed to honor this card by providing these individuals with discounts on purchases or services, or some other special offer.

This program is an initiative between Monroe County, the Veterans Outreach Center and local merchants to recognize and thank our County’s more than 60,000 veterans, reservists and individuals serving on active duty.

Open Monday - Friday 10am-2pm and Saturdays from 9am-Noon. Staffed by volunteers, the store offers quality new and used clothing, bedding, and household items for the whole family at affordable prices. We also have cutlery, eggs, honey, maple syrup, hand-crafted items, and raffles ​Special sales throughout the store.

A home or business delivery for groceries, lunches from participating businesses or other basic necessities. Charges a small delivery fee. Only delivers to the Deposit area. Hours of operation are 11am to 10pm daily. Please call 607-235-2122 for details or to place an order.

The Thrift Shop is a low-cost variety shop. It's mission is to offer gently used clothing, housewares, and much more to our neighbors in need, at very low prices. The shop is open to the public.

You can call the office to make arrangements to drop-off donations if you cannot do so during our regular hours.

Please check the website for current hours.

All profits, after expenses, support our food pantry. In these hard times economic times, we are here to help all families clothe themselves and stretch their family budget.