Heating a home in upstate New York can get expensive fast, especially when the weather turns cold and bills arrive before a paycheck, benefit payment, or other support comes in. New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program, usually called HEAP, may help eligible households with heating costs and certain heating emergencies. This guide explains the basics for Capital Region residents, including people in and around Cohoes, Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga, and nearby communiti

In its first months of service, STAY has served more than 70 community members, distributed 55+ Stability Starter Kits, helped prevent four evictions, and supported connections to shelter, behavioral-health services, and permanent housing. Read how STAY is building community-based support across the Capital Region with the help of local partners, including MVP Health Care.

Over the past seven years of doing community-based work, I've heard the phrase "hard to reach" more times than I can count. It is often used to describe people experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use, housing instability, or other complex barriers. Someone doesn't answer the phone. They miss an appointment. They don't complete a referral. They disengage from a program. Eventually, they become "hard to reach." But I've started wondering whether we're d

We’re excited to share that Stability Through Advocacy, Inc. (STAY)’s Community Stability Navigation project has been accepted into the local Continuum of Care (CoC) competition ranking. The local CoC competition is part of the community process for considering projects that address homelessness and housing instability. For STAY, this is a meaningful milestone: our community-based work is moving forward in a process that can help bring more consistent support to people facing

Learn more about the STAY Recharge & Connect Station.

Practical guidance and trusted local resources for Capital Region renters facing overdue rent, eviction notices, housing court, or the immediate risk of losing housing.

Food insecurity does not always mean having nothing to eat. It can mean skipping meals, reducing portions, relying on inexpensive foods, running out of groceries before payday, or not knowing whether you will be able to afford enough food next week. The USDA defines food insecurity as limited or uncertain access to adequate food. It can affect individuals and families at any income level—especially when rent, utilities, transportation, health care, and other necessities consu

Finding support during a difficult time can feel overwhelming. Whether you are facing housing instability, struggling with access to public benefits or healthcare, looking for mental health support, or simply unsure where to begin, knowing which door to walk through can be one of the hardest steps. At STAY, we believe people should not have to navigate complex systems alone. Support is not always about finding one perfect resource - it is often about finding the right connect

Welcome to the STAY Resource Library Stability Through Advocacy, Inc. (STAY) believes that access to the right information and support at the right time can help individuals and families overcome barriers and move toward stability. This resource library was created to provide accessible information and connection related to housing stability, behavioral health support, benefits navigation, and community resources across New York's Capital Region. Here you will find informatio