Rural Resource Guide Page 3

Clothing

Clothes Closet
6047 East Avenue
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone: 716-433-0976
Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; emergencies on Saturday and Sunday
Seasonal clothing for men, women and children in Newfane, Olcott and surrounding areas. Provided by local churches.

Clothing and Furniture Program
50 Cottage Street
Lockport, NY 14094
716-434-1276
Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Salvation Army Thrift Store vouchers for people in need of clothing and furniture. Call to check eligibility.

Clothing Center
608 Lake Street
Wilson, NY 14172
716-751-9717
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., once a month
Low-cost clothing for people from Wilson, Ransomville, Town of Cambria, Burt, Youngstown and Porter.

Country Roads Caring Neighbors
608 Lake Street
Wilson, NY 14172
716-751-9717
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; other days - emergencies only
No-cost food and clothing for low-income families. Call to check eligibility.

Niagara Community Action Program Neighborhood Center
160 Washburn Street
Lockport, NY 14094
716-433-6632
www.niagaracap.org
Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As funding is available, provides food, clothing and utility/rental assistance to low-income individuals and families. Also provides information on other services. Federally funded. Call to check eligibility.

Saint John the Baptist Outreach Center
Clothing Center
168 Chestnut Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-433-5252
www.stjohnslockport.org
Distributes new and gently used clothing, appliances and household items three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. and Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m.). Personal hygiene products also offered. Donations are welcome.

See also "Senior Centers"

Computer Access

Barker Free Library
8706 Main Street
P.O. Box 261
Barker, NY 14012-9691
Phone: 716-795-3344
www.niogalibrary.org
Public Internet access

Lockport Public Library
23 East Avenue
P.O. Box 475
Lockport, NY 14095-0475
Phone: 716-433-5935
www.niogalibrary.org
Computer terminals with free access to the Internet for children and adults
Free use of computer terminals for word processing and other projects for children and adults

Middleport Free Library
9 Vernon Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: 716-735-3281
www.niogalibrary.org
Computer terminals for word processing and other projects/Free Internet access

Newfane Free Library
2761 Maple Avenue
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone: 716-778-9344
www.niogalibrary.org
Public access to a computer for word processing, CD-ROMs and Internet

Wilson Free Library
265 Young Street
P.O. Box 579
Wilson, NY 14172-0579
Phone: 716-751-6070
www.niogalibrary.org
Public Internet access on four computers

Computer Classes

Lockport Public Library
23 East Avenue
P.O. Box 475
Lockport, NY 14095-0475
Voice: 716-433-5935
"Beginning Internet" workshops for adults

Lockport Senior Centre/Dale Association
33 Ontario Street
Lockport, NY 14094
716-433-1886

Niagara County Community College
Classes held in different locations
Phone: 716-614-6470
commed@niagaracc.suny.edu
www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Niagara University
716-286-8181
www.niagara.edu/cce
Call or visit website for catalog of classes. Topics include arts and crafts, business, computers, sign language, photography, cooking, defensive driving, cooking and leisure. Fees vary by class.

Starpoint Central School District
716-906-2877
www.starpointcsd.org
Call or check website for spring and fall brochures listing community education classes. Fees apply. Participants do not have to live within the school district to participate.

Continuing Education

Barker Central School District
716-795-3832
www.barkercsd.net
Call or check website for class listings. Topics include auto restoration, sports, knitting, fitness, and music. Participants must live within the Barker school district. Fees vary. 50% discount for older adults.

Dale Association
Center for Lifelong Learning
33 Ontario Street
Lockport, NY 14094
716-433-1886
www.daleassociation.com
Call for catalog. Topics include arts and crafts, quilting, cooking, self-defense, language, meditation, lectures, golf, gardening, and health and wellness. Discounts for Association members.

Everywoman Opportunity Center
1901-1905 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Phone 716-282-8472
www.everywoman.org
Provides services to women who are unemployed, underemployed, displaced homemakers, divorced, widowed, or low-income. Includes employment counseling, assessment, job readiness training, computer classes, academic enrichment, interviewing and resume preparation, and job search assistance. A computer lab and professional clothing closet are provided to participants. Case management, benefits assistance, information and referral, internships, financial counseling, and low-interest car loans are also provided to participants. Call for eligibility.

Niagara County Community College
Classes held in different locations
Phone: 716-614-6470
commed@niagaracc.suny.edu
www.niagaracc.suny.edu
Call or visit website for catalog of classes. Topics include job training, fitness, mental health, motorcycle safety, notary public training, civil service test preparation, driver education, and computer training.

Starpoint Central School District
716-906-2877
www.starpointcsd.org
Call or check website for spring and fall brochures listing community education classes. Topics include computers, dance, driving, health/fitness, and arts and crafts. Fees apply. Participants do not have to live within the school district to participate.

Crime Victims

Crime Victims Assistance Program
Niagara County Sheriff's Department
5526 Niagara Street Extension
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-438-3306
www.niagarasheriff.com
Helps victims of crime with compensation claims, and provide transportations and accompaniment to court. Acts as liaison among police, courts, and victims. Makes referrals for counseling.

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