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?
Recent News
Project SHARE Heating Fund Opens September 14, 2026
Posted:
Project SHARE Heating Fund will reopen beginning September 14, 2026, and will remain open until September 21, 2026.
ELECTRIC ONLY, NO FUEL
The Project SHARE Heating Fund is designed to help our income-eligible customers with active disconnect notices in our service areas. The fund is administered by Heart Share Human Services of New York. Since 1982, this fund has helped 62,850… more
Legal Notice: Delaware Opportunities Rental Assistance Waiting List Reopening
Posted:
Legal Notice
For Immediate Release
August 26, 2026
Delaware Opportunities Rental Assistance Waiting List Reopening
Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waiting list will reopen on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Applications will be accepted beginning September 24, 2026 for individuals and families interested in receiving… more
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
2025-2026 HEAP Closing Dates
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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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