Catholic Charities of Steuben County

Monday – Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Providing Nutritious Food For Residents of the Central Steuben Area:
Bath, Cameron, Cameron Mills, Campbell, Kanona, Savona.

Bath Community Food Pantry is available to low income people who are having difficulty providing adequate food to meet the dietary needs of their family. Nutritious food is available to residents of the central Steuben area.

Many individuals and families that Turning Point serves start with the pantry. Often when a family is in financial crisis their first thought is to find relief by accessing a pantry. Frequently they are not aware of the other helping services available to them. Staff are available to work with families as they come through the pantry helping to identify and address the other needs the family may have positioning them for a more successful start to get back on their feet.

Emergency Assistance

Monday – Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Providing for Steuben County Residents

Turning Point may be able to provide short-term assistance to low-income families with utility shutoffs, emergency prescriptions, transportation, clothing, school supplies, and various other needs according to available resources. We work closely with the families, the utility companies, and other service organizations to work out solutions to provide the needed help. In the case of a utility problem such as reconnecting power or preventing a shutoff, often staff are able to negotiate with the utility company so that the family pays a portion of the cost and Turning Point pays part. This system empowers the person in need and demonstrates good stewardship of available funds. Many times an emergency can be resolved by providing direction, necessary information, and referral to the appropriate agency.

Homeless Intervention Program

Monday – Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Providing for Steuben County residents who:
1. Are having trouble paying their rent or mortgage,
2. Have received an eviction notice or foreclosure notice, or,
3. Are currently homeless,
Turning Point’s Homeless Intervention Program (HIP) may be able to help. Our staff works with individuals and families to help locate affordable housing. We provide an up-dated list of apartments and rooms in the area and a phone for landlord contacts. If a client meets the criteria, one-time financial assistance may also be available to prevent an eviction or to help a client move into new housing. We are also experienced in working collaboratively with other agencies to resolve issues related to housing.

Additionally we provide case management services to those enrolled in our Homeless Intervention Program. Case management helps families to identify potential problems and ways to work around them to assist in maintaining long-term housing stability.

Nutrition Outreach and Education Program

NOEP Program Coordinator: Mary Jane Hunt
Email: mhunt@dor.org
Phone: (607) 776 - 4202
(800) 724 – 2841

Monday –Friday
9:00 am to 4:30

Providing for Steuben County Residents. NOEP helps people with low incomes meet their food and nutritional needs by helping them to access federal feeding programs. The staff provides prescreening and application assistance to families trying to access the Food Stamp Program. Additionally our staff will assist families all the way through the application process if extra help is needed. NOEP is available to assist at 13 locations throughout the county. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment.

By providing these types of nutritional supports, a family is able to stretch their income, freeing up funds to cover utility and shelter payments. This helps them to stay out of crisis, and positions them for future financial success.

Catholic Charities Mentoring Program

Monday –Friday
9:00 am to 4:30

Providing for Steuben County Residents. In this program, individuals/families are matched with volunteer mentors who provide ongoing support and guidance to help move the family towards self-sufficiency. During weekly meetings mentors help individuals to identify dreams, to look at personal strengths, and to start thinking in terms of a life-long plan. In a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere step-by step plans are developed, obstacles examined, and people learn about setting goals and taking the action steps necessary to gain employment.

Financial Counseling

Monday –Friday
9:00 am to 4:30

Providing for Steuben County Residents. Turning Point offers financial counseling as a means to help individuals and families gain a better understanding of managing a household budget. This positions them for future financial success. Call Turning Point to make an appointment.