www.cashgreatercapitalregion.org - CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope of the Greater Capital Region) is dedicated to promoting financial stability and asset-building for individuals and families in New York’s Capital Region. CA$H leads the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/AARP tax aide program. The VITA program helps working families access the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and many other credits, through free tax preparation. There are free VITA sites in each county throughout the Greater Capital Region.
www.otda.state.ny.us - The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that enhance the economic security of low-income families and individuals. Visit www.otda.state.ny.us and click on "Resources for working families" and you will find information to assist working families in accessing valuable resources to help make ends meet. The information includes: program descriptions, eligibility requirements, benefits and how to apply.
www.myBenefits.ny.gov - To support OTDA's efforts to help low-income working families in New York, OTDA has created this online tool that allows any New Yorker to find out if he or she may qualify for work support benefits and other programs designed to help low-income working families and individuals.