Free air conditioners in NYS.
Low-income families in New York State and those on government assistance can get a free, small portable or window air conditioner. There are a few programs that provide assistance, with priority for senior citizens as well as the disabled. A free AC unit or window fan is provided from HEAP or non-profits, and find details on air conditioning assisting programs in NY below . This is a very limited program that is either offered from HEAP (the state’s version of LIHEAP) or Area Agency on Aging offices (NY Office of Aging). The supplies are limited. Most of the free air conditioners (or fans if offered) are for senior citizens over the age of 60, the disabled, the medically vulnerable or families with very young kids/infants.
State of NY government air conditioning assistance
Low-income families who are currently on HEAP (or that can qualify) will get a free AC unit . It is limited, with units offered first-come served. However there will be priority for air conditioners for seniors over the age of 60 or very low-income families with kids. The HEAP AC program will also give priority to the disabled or people with a serious medical issue. In other words, the goal is to ensure the most vulnerable are able to stay cool during the summer. In addition to that, additional financial help is available from the HEAP program in NY. This can assist any low-income families, and government money will help pay electricity bills (that may be paying for AC costs). The funds can also be used to repair an air conditioner or tune it up. This form of colling bill assistance is not limited to age or medical issue. The financial assistance to pay summer electric bills, including for air conditioning costs or to run a fan, is for the low-income as well as people on SSI (social security), SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, TANF - Temporary Assistance or other benefits. In other words, any lower income resident of NYS that gets benefits from Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance can apply. For more information on the free Air conditioners from HEAP, call 1-800-342-3009 or check with a community action agency in your area.
Free air conditioners or fans in NY from charities
Some non-profits, charities and churches help too. Free portable air conditioners or window fans are for senior citizens in NY, who have a low – fixed income. These are locally run programs, with most of the window AC units (or free fans) provided by the Office for the Aging . Some will give out a free unit (to keep) and others will loan a senior an air conditioner. The assistance is for low-income seniors. With the number being limited, priority will be for those senior citizens in NY over the age of 60 that have a health or medical issue. As they are most at risk without the ability to stay cool during the summer. There are also financial assistance programs for the summer from charities. These may help the vulnerable pay their utility bills during the summer or give out free window fans, small AC units and more. Or they keep people cool, and options include community centers, churches, and the Salvation Army among others. They help the low-income, including with given out small air conditioners. Or look here for electric help from the NY Salvation Army .