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Serving Our Community
Since 1965

Delaware Opportunities offers a host of programs and services that respond to the needs of the citizens of Delaware County, New York. Our programs and services are annually assessed and considered in light of the following:

  • Remove obstacles and solve problems that block the achievement of self-sufficiency
  • Secure and retain meaningful employment
  • Attain an adequate education
  • Make better use of available income
  • Obtain emergency and other assistance
  • Achieve greater participation in the affairs of the community
  • Youth development
  • Coordination and effective use of other programs
  • Counteract conditions of starvation and malnutrition

How Can Delaware Opportunities Help You?

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Important Information about the Senior Dining Program

Posted:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2026

Public Announcement: Transition of Senior Dining Services in Delaware County

Delaware Opportunities would like to share an important update regarding Senior Dining services in Delaware County.

After more than 52 years of proudly serving older adults and their families through our Senior Dining Program, services will be transitioning to the Delaware County Office for the… more SD Media Release 2026.pdf

2025-2026 HEAP Closing Dates

Posted:

HEAP 2026 Closing Dates

Press Release – For Immediate Release

Contact: Rhonda Barriger
Date: April 21, 2026

The purpose of this is to inform applicants that the 2025-2026 HEAP Emergency component will operate through the close of business (COB), Friday, April 24, 2026. Mail-in applications postmarked on or before the closing date meet the deadline and must be processed.

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Legal Notice Public Hearing Walton

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Legal Notice: Notice of Public Hearing

Village of Walton

The Village of Walton will hold a public hearing on June 2nd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at 21 North St., Walton, NY for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Village of Walton's community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the 2026 program year. The CDBG program is administered by the New… more Legal Notice Public Hearing Walton 4.16.2026_0.png

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