Cattaraugus County Aging and Youth Services

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

Trualta shows you how to manage care at home with in-depth lessons, practical steps and guided support

11/05/2026

Our holiday packages provide meal essentials and a turkey for families in need!

11/05/2026

🎄❤️ Help Us Make the Holidays Brighter! ❤️🎄

The holiday season is a time for love, kindness and giving. Our Gift Tree Program helps bring a little extra joy to individuals in need in our community, including seniors, veterans and adults with disabilities. 🎁

If you would like to make a difference this holiday season by adopting an individual, there are several easy ways to get involved:

🎁 Click the link to sign up
❤️ Call our office at 716-372-6283 to adopt

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BACA829A6FBC61-67010987-gift

📦 Gift Drop-Off Reminder: We kindly ask all adopters to drop off their un-wrapped gifts at our office at 242 N. Union Street, Olean, NY,
Mondays and Thursdays 9am-12pm
Fridays 1pm-3pm
No later than Friday, December 4th, at 3:00 PM.

Every gift represents more than a present. It’s a reminder to someone that they are cared for, valued and remembered this holiday season. ❤️

To everyone who has already adopted an individual, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity and for helping us spread kindness throughout our community. We are so grateful for each and every one of you!

Let's make this holiday season a little brighter, one act of kindness at a time. ✨🎄

11/05/2026

Be the change in your community by supporting, encouraging, and lifting others up. Together, we make a difference.

11/05/2026

Lost SNAP benefits because you didn’t meet the new work requirements?
If so, you can reapply starting October 1, 2026, to get more time to meet requirements through work, school or other approved activities.

Learn more about the changes and eligibility requirements at otda.ny.gov/abawd

11/04/2026

🦃 Thanksgiving planning starts now!

Hosting Thanksgiving? Now’s the time to plan when to thaw your turkey! In the refrigerator, allow 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey.

📅 Our Thanksgiving Thawing to Tossing Planner makes it easy!

🌡️ Remember: Cook turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F, measured with a food thermometer.

🔗 Download your planner and start planning for a safe, delicious Thanksgiving:
https://fightbac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026_ThanksgivingPlanner.pdf

11/04/2026

HEAP benefits are now available.

Low- and moderate-income New Yorkers may be eligible for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

Find out if your household is eligible and apply: https://otda.ny.gov/heap/