Extra Helpings Food Buying Program, now accepting the Food Stamp Program

What is 2-1-1 ?

Community Action of Greene County, Inc. is the designated anti-poverty agency serving all of Greene County.  The Agency also serves Columbia County through its Domestic Violence and Senior Companion Programs, and Ulster County through the Senior Companion Program as well.  Through a variety of programs and emergency services aimed at assisting low income and vulnerable populations achieve self-sufficiency; we strive toward our mission of "Creating Opportunities, Fighting Poverty, Changing Lives".

We are part of more than 1,000 local, private non-profit and public agencies that work together to alleviate poverty and empower low-income families in communities throughout the United States.  Community Action of Greene County, Inc. links human service resources throughout our service area to provide leadership and serve the specific needs of each community.

Our primary goals are to help:

• Individuals and families become more self sufficient

• Improve the conditions in which people live

• Develop partnerships among supporters and providers of services

• Increase our agency's capacity to achieve results

• People, especially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential by strengthening family and other supportive systems

Community Action of Greene County, Inc. Organizational Structure

Community Action of Greene County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or sexual preference. Funding provided by: New York State Department of State-Community Services Block Grant and other federal and state programs; Greene County; the United Way; private foundations; as well as community and individual donations.

Creating Opportunities...Fighting Poverty...Changing Lives.