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Catholic Charities assists individuals & families needing housing services in Otsego and Schoharie Counties.

Counties Served:

Otsego
Schoharie

What housing services are available?

Housing resources are available in Otsego and Schoharie counties, including financial assistance and shelter.

Rental Assistance Program

The goals of the Rental Assistance Program are to assist in securing housing and to provide support services that help to eliminate any barriers to maintaining housing. These services may include limited financial assistance, budgeting help, referrals to and paying for a portion of your rent. Case Management services may be provided for up to two years based on your needs.

Warming Stations

Ten-bed, drop in Warming stations are available in Otsego and Schoharie counties, from November 1st through March 31st. 

EMERGENCY Shelter Services (Schoharie County Only)

Emergency shelter is available for people fleeing their homes because of domestic violence who do not have a safe place to stay.  Survivors and their children can stay for up to 90 days in our agency’s safe dwelling. Locations are never disclosed. Supportive services, including planning and connections to resources needed to find safe housing, are available.  Shelter residents are eligible for counseling, transportation, legal, advocacy, and childcare services. Visit the Domestic Violence Program page for more information and services

Resources & Useful Links

Warming Station Donation List

Our Warming Stations are accepting donations for the following items:
Shelf stable meals (must be able to prepare in a microwave)
Juice boxes
Bottled water
Cereal/granola breakfast bars
Instant oatmeal
Single sized, individually wrapped snacks
Coffee, tea
Sweeteners, Creamer
Coffee cups with lids
Paper products
Deodorant
Travel sized personal hygiene products (shampoo, body wash, toothpaste)
Feminine hygiene products
Warm Socks
Underwear
Depends briefs
Hand/feet warmers
Laundry detergent

Get in Touch With One of Our Representatives

Penny Briggs

Case Manager

PH: (607) 432-0061 ext. 121

Email

Otsego County
176 Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820

Carolyn Chevalier

Case Manager

PH: (518) 234-3581

Email

Schoharie County
489 West Main Street
Cobleskill, NY 12043

Selena Hernandez

Landlord Liaison / SOAR Case Manager

PH: (518) 234-3581

Email

Schoharie County
489 West Main Street
Cobleskill, NY 12043

Jennifer Reynolds

Program Director

PH: (607) 432-0061

Email

Otsego County
176 Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820

During the code blue season 2023-2024, our Warming Stations in Oneonta and Warnerville housed 170 unduplicated guests.

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