myBenefits is the fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them, anytime and anywhere. The site is aimed at helping low income working families and individuals make ends meet. Programs include: food stamps, home energy assistance, earned income tax credits, child and dependent care credits, Medicaid, Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and school lunch programs, among others.
The City of Rochester has compiled a list of employment resources, including Providing Real Incentive to Maintain Employment (PRIME). Click here for more information. The City of Rochester also provides a resource list for job searches and job training.
Additionally, the Urban League of Rochester operates a career training center that specializes in helping low-income individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Charlie and Gracie moved into their current home when both had already retired, and they have lived on a fixed income. A death in the family, combined with Charlie’s medical needs, altered the couple’s economic status and caused them to fall behind on their mortgage payments. The couple was on the verge of losing their home when they found help from a reputable community foundation.
Gracie says: ‘There truly is legitimate help out there–not scam artists, not those that tell you that they can fix it overnight for you, but there are legitimate people out there that care and that will work with you.’ | • Watch Video
