A collection of all our programs.
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Head Start is a federally funded and locally operated program that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health and social services to families with children. Head Start programs help chil... READ MORE
For children ages 3 to 5 whose families meet the eligibility criteria.
Activities for Children:
Activities for Parents:
Select a form below to complete online.
Broome Head Start Contact Form Broome- Head Start Recruitment Form Chenango-Head Start Contact Form Chenango- Head Start Recruitment FormBroome
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Rapid Re-Housing is an intervention, informed by a Housing First approach that is a critical part of a community’s effective homeless crisis response system. Although Greater Opportunities, Inc.... READ MORE
Homeless individuals and families residing in a place not meant for human habitation, residing in a shelter or hotel/motel paid by charitable organizations or federal/state/local government programs, or exiting an institution where the person has resided in 90 days or less and who was homeless at point of entry.
Select a form below to complete online.
Rapid Re-Housing Contact Form Rapid Re-Housing Submit Document FormChenango
Chenango County Early Head Start is a federally funded and locally operated program for pregnant women and children ages birth to three. Families are served by weekly home-based visits. Activities are... READ MORE
For pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 year olds.
Activities for Children
Activities for Parents:
Select a form below to complete online.
Chenango Early Head Start Contact Form Chenango- Early Head Start Recruitment Form Chenango Early Head Start Submit DocumentBroome
The New York State Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program (UPK) is a state and district-funded program that provides educationally-based, high quality pre-kindergarten to 4-year-old children. The program... READ MORE
Children 4 years of age.
Activities for Children:
Activities for Parents:
Broome
The New York State Pre-Kindergarten Program (3PK) is a state and district-funded program that provides educationally-based, high quality pre-kindergarten to 3-year-old children. The purpose is to incr... READ MORE
For children 3 years of age.
Activities for Children:
Activities for Parents:
Broome
The Mobile Food Pantry Program currently offered at Greater Opportunities includes a mass food distribution in coordination with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. Greater Opportunities collaborates... READ MORE
Individuals and families needing emergency assistance with food and hygiene supplies in Broome County.
Select a form below to complete online.
Broome- Mobile Food Pantry Contact Form Mobile Food Pantry Submit Document FormFor information please contact Greater Opportunities at 607-723-6493 or check the Food Bank of the Southern Tier website at www.foodbankst.org
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Chenango
Greater Opportunities formerly known as Opportunities for Chenango, Inc. has been a Certified HUD Counseling Agency since 1992. The purpose is to educate individuals of all income levels regarding an... READ MORE
Individuals from all income levels seeking to learn about the best practices for an array living situations including homeowners, renters, first-time homebuyers, or individuals who struggling to pay for housing.
Learn About:
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HUD Counseling Contact Form HUD Counseling Submit DocumentClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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Our Financial Literacy Program offers a step by step FREE education financial education on what not to do, how to fix your credit, what loans to choose from, and all the opportunities available at you... READ MORE
Individuals who are not ready to purchase for various reasons, such as credit issues, bankruptcy or high debts.
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Financial Literacy Contact Form Financial Literacy Submit Document FormClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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As part of our HUD Counseling services, our Budgeting Program will help you review all your expenses, identify areas that need assistance, and create a timeline to gradually bring you out of debt. READ MORE
Individuals and families are looking to grow their financial knowledge and adopt tools to help them live a financially sound life.
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Budgeting Services Contact FormClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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Low-interest loans for down payments, closing costs, repairs, and help securing USDA loans for purchases/repairs. Currently, amounts up to $10,000 may be borrowed starting at 3.5%, repayable ove... READ MORE
Income-eligible individuals who live or work in Chenango, Broome, Madison and Otsego Counties who may not be able to obtain loans through banks or other financial institutions.
Select a form below to complete online.
Revolving Loan Fund Contact FormClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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The EmPower Program is sponsored by NYSERDA and is available to NYSEG or NIMO. The focus of the program is to help single family homeowners, as well 1 to 4 unit family rental units save on heat by ass... READ MORE
Single family homes and 1-4 family rental units that meet the income guidelines.
Broome
Chenango
The goal of the Greater Opportunities Supportive Housing Program is to provide assistance for participant families and individuals living in poverty to obtain and maintain healthy interdependence with... READ MORE
Families and individuals who are living in poverty who are looking to grow and become independent members of our community and self-sufficient in all areas of life.
Select a form below to complete online.
Broome- Permanent Supportive Housing Contact Form Broome- Permanent Supportive Housing Submit Document Permanent Supportive CAP Application Chenango- Permanent Supportive Housing Contact FormClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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Our First Time Home Buyer Programs focus on teaching our clients everything they need to know to become successful homeowners. Greater Opportunities will provide one-on-one counseling, group education... READ MORE
Low to moderate-income families looking to purchase their first home within Chenango or Broome County who need assistance in learning the real estate process and available financing opportunities.
Select a form below to complete online.
Chenango- First Time Home Buyer Program Contact FormClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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Greater Opportunities offers grants to low to moderate income owner-occupied households across Broome and Chenango Counties in correcting serious threats to health and safety issues to homeowners. The... READ MORE
Low-to-middle-income homeowners seeking financial assistance for home repair.
Receive funding assistance on high-priority home repair items including:
Select a form below to complete online.
Chenango- Home Rehabilitation Basic Contact Form Home Rehab Intake FormClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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The Greater Opportunities Manufactured Housing Replacement Program (MHRP) is designed to serve those with the greatest of need and lowest of income as its primary focus. The goal is to undertake actio... READ MORE
Individuals who are currently living in dilapidated pre-1976 mobile homes or post-1976 manufactured homes looking for assistance on serious repairs including structural and systematic deficiencies. Eligible requirements focus on households that are at or below 50% of area median income (as defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Guidelines).
Select a form below to complete online.
Manufactured Housing Rehab Contact Form Manufactured Housing Rehab- Submit Document MHRP Customer Intake FormClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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The Housing Voucher Program offers rental assistance to eligible low to moderate income families and individuals who want to reside in Chenango County and help them gain safe and adequate housing. Mon... READ MORE
Individuals and families looking for rental assistance, affordable housing, and safe living conditions in Chenango County.
Select a form below to complete online.
Chenango- HUD (Section 8) Submit Document Chenango- HUD (Section 8) Basic Contact Form Chenango- HUD (Section 8)Application Request FormClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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The Sherburne Project affordable housing program is located at 12 West State Street in Sherburne, New York. There are a total of five units in the building (4 one-one bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom u... READ MORE
Eligible applicants must have a total household income that falls below 80% AMI.
Select a form below to complete online.
Chenango- Sherburne Project Basic Contact Form Sherburne Housing Project- CAP ApplicationClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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Shelter Plus Care is subsidized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide safe, affordable housing to chronically homeless individuals and families with a documented disabili... READ MORE
Chronically homeless individual and/or families with a documented disability who are in need of assistance in regaining independence and control of their lives. Chronic homelessness is defined as a person that has been either homeless for one full year or have had four episodes homelessness in the past three years. All of our participants have an underlying disability, such as past drug/alcohol addiction, and/or mental or physical disabilities.
Select a form below to complete online.
Chenango-Shelter Plus Care Program Basic Contact Form Broome-Shelter Plus Care Program Basic Contact Form Chenango- SPC CAP Application Broome- SPC CAP ApplicationClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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Located in 50 East Clapham Street Binghamton, New York - East Hills Senior Living Center is a quiet and scenic senior living community set in the heart of a neighborhood that people take pride in. It... READ MORE
Seniors 55 years of age and over or handicapped people of any age.
Select a form below to complete online.
Broome- Senior Living Program Contact Form Senior Living CAP ApplicationClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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Greater Opportunities is now offering Project-Based Section 8 Housing options to Broome County residents. These programs are government-funded programs that provide rental housing to low-income househ... READ MORE
Residents must be at least 55 years of age and meet income guidelines to qualify.
We are currently offering Project-Based Section 8 Housing options at:
Hamilton House Apartments- 16 Saint John Avenue Binghamton, NY 13905
Conklin House Apartments- 1095 Conklin Rd Conklin, NY 13748
East Hills Senior Living Center: 50 East Clapham Road Binghamton, NY 13904
Nichols Notch: 401 Hayes Ave Endicott NY 13760
Harry L Drive: 235 Harry L Drive Johnson City, NY 13790
Stratmill Brook: 401 Victoria Dr Binghamton NY 13901
Select a form below to complete online.
General CAP Application Broome- Project Based Housing Application Request FormChenango
The renovation of the Red Mill housing complex on Five Corners Road is a large-scale housing project and is currently under construction in New Berlin. $5.1 million in grant funding from the Housing T... READ MORE
Eligible applicants must have total household income that falls below 80% AMI.
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New Berlin CAP ApplicationClick the button to download the application form. Complete and return according to the instructions in the form.
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