If you need help finding resources in our community, please call MUCC at 315-496-1791 or email us at info@midtownutica.org. We will try to help you identify resources or connect with people or organizations that can help.

  • RESOURCE FOR SETTING UP AN LLC IN NY

    Visit their website here for more information.

    UMN FOR THE ARTS - ARTIST REFINERY

    For more info, contact at family.connect@www.upstatecp.org

    Visit their website here for more information.

    MVCC THINCUBATOR

    Applications are open for ThINCubator’s fall Refinery program, a resource for starting a small business.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

    Administered by Mohawk Valley EDGE, the Oneida County Microenterprise Grant Program assists new and existing small businesses with five or fewer employees.

    Learn more here.

  • MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY (MVCAA) GRANT

    MVCAA received a grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to provide direct financial assistance to youth ages 16-26 who are facing barriers to school, employment, or life.

    Contact njoldic@mvcaa.com to see who qualifies and for more info.

    ON POINT’S STEM PATHWAYS PROGRAM

    If you are a student who is planning to enter the STEM field and want to enroll in On Point’s services, you can scan the QR code on this flyer

    ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SCHOLARSHIP

    The scholarship award(s) to a graduating African American high school senior(s) of African descent (African American, Black, Caribbean, and Central/South American) who exemplifies good academic/moral character and community involvement.

    Click here for more info.

    NATIONAL COLLEGE MATCH

    A college match offered by QuestBridge which connects students to full four-year scholarships at over 50 top colleges.

    Click here to learn more!

    JUNIOR FRONTIER OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY

    The Junior Frontiers program is open to all students, primarily grades 4-12 regardless of race, religion, academic standing, and economic and social status.

    Click here for more info.

    SUMMER CAMP PARENT INFORMATION SHEET

    MUCC is excited to welcome your child to a fun-filled week of adventure, learning, and friendship. Please review the information sheet here to ensure your child is prepared for a safe and enjoyable experience.

    UPWARD BOUND

    Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and/or students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.

    To learn more, click here.

  • DHTI SELF-CARE WORKSHOP

    DHTI (Diversity in Health Training Institute) is offering an online self-care workshop on August 29th.

    Click here to directly RSVP.

    COMMUNITY HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY)

    Visit their website here for more information.

    REGIONAL PRIMARY CARE NETWORK (RPCN)

    Visit their website here for more information.

    MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FOR ASIAN AMERICANS

    This report by the Asian American Federation (AAF) aims to address the gaps in research on the challenges to getting mental health care by gathering feedback from Asian Americans in New York City.

    Click here to read the report.

    FREE COVID-19 TEST KITS

    Starting September 30th, we can order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government.

    Those interested in ordering tests can do so at: https://special.usps.com/testkits/

    ASIAN AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORY

    The first-ever Asian mental health directory that speaks your language

    Those interested in getting help can do so at: https://mhd.aafederation.org

    HEALTH EQUITY POLICY TRACKER

    Online resource for monitoring and translating policies that impact health equity. Access here.

    HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS PANEL

    Asian American Federation has a one-page info sheet summarizing the key takeaways from the session—covering access care, patient confidentiality, ICE encounters in medical settings, etc. View info-sheet here.

    ONEIDA COUNTY CARES APP

    The OC CARES app offers: Adult Specific Services and Resources, Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention, LGBTQIA+ Services and Resources, Career Specific Support, and so much more.

    Download the free app here!

    ACCES-VR (Vocational Rehabilitation)

    Assisting Individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living. 

    Click here to learn more.

    MATERNAL/PERINATAL CARE SUPPORT

    Community Health Workers offer free home visiting services in Oneida and Herkimer counties, assisting individuals at various stages—during pregnancy, after childbirth, and between pregnancies.

    Learn more here.

    MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FOR MEN

    Click here to watch the men’s mental health PSA made for boys/men in Oneida County.

    Learn more about the Oneida County C.A.R.E.S. App here.

    RESOURCE FOR NEW YORKERS FACING HEALTH INSURANCE CHANGES

    Changes to New York’s Essential Plan mean that some New Yorkers may experience a loss of coverage or gaps in their health insurance.

    Click here for an important resource!

  • EMERGENCY SENIOR HOUSING (CARING.COM)

    If you have questions, email maggie@caring.com.

    Visit their website here for more information on the emergency senior housing resource.

    HOW TO FIND HOUSING IN UTICA

    Click here to find helpful information about housing in Utica.

    AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

    If you have questions, please call the Senior Planet Tech Hotline: 1-877-745-1930

    Visit their website here for more information.

    HEATSMART MOHAWK VALLEY

    For more information, email at outreach@heatsmartmv.org or visit their website here.

    THE HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER

    For more info, contact at home@unhs.org.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    PEOPLE FIRST

    Visit their website here for more information.

    HOME REHAB PROGRAM FOR UTICANS

    The Utica Targeted Home Improvement Program administered by the HomeOwnershipCenter will provide housing rehabilitation assistance to low-income homeowners. Rehabilitation will be focused on health and safety, useful life, energy efficiency and accessibility. Click here for more info!

  • VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT

    Volunteer Lawyers Project offers legal expertise for low-income earners in NYS in regards to issues with federal income tax returns.

    For more info, visit their site here.

    THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS GUIDE

    For more insight, please check out LegalFinders’ guide here.

    HISCOCK LEGAL AID SOCIETY

    For more info, contact at mail@hlalaw.org.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID-NEW YORK, INC.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    WE HAVE RIGHTS

    An empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). Click here for more.

  • THE CENTER

    201 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501

    For more info, contact at info@thecenterutica.org.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    REFUGEES STARTING OVER IN UTICA, NY

    Please contact Dr. Stam by email: stamk@sunyit.edu

    Visit their Facebook page here for more information.

    USAHELLO

    For more info, contact at hello@usahello.org.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    CORE Rohingya Backgrounder

    A guide for better understanding of Rohingya arriving to the US.

    Visit here to learn more.

    The Refugee Entrepreneurship Program

    This is an initiative of the Afghan Future Fund to support aspiring entrepreneurs from a refugee background. Finalists may be selected to participate in a one-week entrepreneurship bootcamp (held in New York, Toronto, and Central Europe) and will be eligible to apply for funding of up to $50,000.

    You can sign up here.

    JOB FOR REFUGEES

    Jobs for Humanity paves the way to a fairer future for all by connecting historically underrepresented talent to welcoming employers.

    Learn more about their support for refugees here.

    KNOW YOUR RIGHTS I.C.E. CARDS

    Immigrant Legal Resource Center seeks to improve immigration law and policy, expand the capacity of legal service providers, and advance immigrant rights.

    Click here to access your know your rights red cards.

    MIXED STATUS FAMILIES INFOSHEET

    Asian American Federation has a one-page info sheet summarizing the key takeaways from the session—covering children’s rights, ICE interactions, school safety, and helpful resources.

    Click here to complete the post session survey!

  • IRISH CULTURAL CENTER

    For more info, contact at irishccmv@gmail.com.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    ITALIAN HERITAGE CLUB

    For more info, contact at ihcmv2012@gmail.com.

    JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION

    2310 Oneida St, Utica, NY 13501

    For more info, contact at lindsay@jccutica.net.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    MYANMAR MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF UTICA (DA DA PU SUFI CENTER) INC.

    781 Lansing St, Utica, NY 13501

    For more info, contact at Bilalzain1993@gmail.com.

    UTICA MASJID (MUSLIM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF MOHAWK VALLEY)

    1631 Kemble St, Utica NY 13501

    For more info, contact at uticamasjid@gmail.com.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    MOHAWK VALLEY LATINO ASSOCIATION

    28 Scott St, Utica, NY 13501

    For more info, contact at mvla@mvlautica.org.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    POLISH COMMUNITY CLUB

    810 Columbia St, Utica, NY 13502

    For more info, contact at Apyrda@hotmail.com.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    CNY ARTS

    335 Montgomery St., 1st Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202

    For more info, learn more here.

    LEATHERSTOCKING BALLET INC

    2666 Edgewood Road, Utica, New York 13501

    For more info, learn more here.

    ASIAN-AMERICAN VOTER EDUCATION

    the Asian American Federation launched Ballot Builder, an innovative and nonpartisan voter education tool available in English and eight Asian languages.

  • MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY (MVCAA)

    For more info, contact at info@mvcaa.com.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    ONPOINT FOR COLLEGE

    For more info, contact at info@onpointforcollege.org.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

    For more info, contact at info@neighborhoodctr.org.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCE CENTER (WERC)

    Visit their website here for more information.

    UTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY

    For more info, contact at uareference@uticapubliclibrary.org.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    CATHOLIC CHARITIES

    Catholic Charities is providing free food through Food Bank of Central New York.

    Visit their website here for more information.

    CANCODE COMMUNITIES

    CanCode Communities is offering Beginner Computer Training, a program aimed at helping individuals build essential computer skills.

    Learn more here.

    VISION CHANGE WIN

    VCW is an experienced social justice consulting entity providing support to assist organizations in fully manifesting their missions, visions, and values.

    Learn more about their rapid response support & hours here.

    NYS Office of Language Access

    New York State Office of Language Access oversees New York State's language access services for millions of New Yorkers with limited English proficiency.

    Watch their Community Webinar with lots of useful resources.

For a general list of all community resources in Oneida County, click here .