Neighbor-to-Neighbor
The Neighbor-to-Neighbor grant offers short-term emergency financial aid for essential needs to individuals and families in economic distress in the Berkshire Taconic region.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per grant; funds paid directly to vendors; short-term emergency assistance only.
Summary: Provides emergency financial assistance for essential needs (utilities, medical bills, housing, transportation) to individuals and families in economic distress in the Berkshire Taconic region.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted through a local social service agency; direct applications from individuals are not accepted.
Description
This program offers emergency financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing economic distress within the Berkshire Taconic region, which includes Berkshire County (MA), Columbia County (NY), Northeast Dutchess County (NY), and Northwest Litchfield County (CT). Grants are intended for urgent needs such as overdue utilities, medical bills, short-term housing costs, and transportation emergencies. Payments are made directly to vendors (e.g., landlords, utility companies, pharmacies, mechanics) on behalf of the applicant, not to the applicant themselves. The program is designed for short-term stabilization, not ongoing support, and is administered in partnership with local social service agencies.
