Maximizing Independent Living Choices - MILC

11/02/2025

As the temperatures begin to drop and the North Country braces for another long winter, S.T.E.P. by S.T.E.P., Inc. is proud to announce the seasonal reopening of our Warming Center, beginning November 1, 2025, and operating daily through March 31, 2026.Our Warming Center offers a safe, welcoming spa...

11/01/2025

📚 Unlocking Access: Services & Support from the NYS Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL)

Join us Wednesday, November 12 from 1–2 p.m. for a free, inspiring webinar introducing the NYS Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) — a vital program offering talking books, braille materials, and digital downloads for people with print disabilities.

Learn how to qualify, apply, and make the most of TBBL’s free services that promote literacy, independence, and lifelong learning.

🎤 Presenters: Laurenne Teachout & Quinn Burch
🗓 Date: November 12 | 🕐 Time: 1–2 p.m.
🤟 ASL and live captioning will be provided.

✨ Register on our website's Training and Education page or use this link : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_soGHaeRAShaahGczHL4YVQ #/registration

10/31/2025

GardenShare is working to fight hunger throughout our community. If you'd like to help Feed Your Neighbor, there are three opportunities for you to step up and help. 100% of funds raised and items donated will be distributed to local food pantries and food access programs.

You can donate at https://gofund.me/337e6474e.
OR
You can donate non-perishable food items for distribution to local programs. Drop off locations are:
November 8 from 9am-4pm at Big Spoon Kitchen (Potsdam)
November 9 from 9am-3pm at Coakley's Home and Hardware (Canton)

Let's come together and support our community!

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

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10/30/2025

Stay Warm This Winter: Utility Assistance for New Yorkers Financial Assistance Programs: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): Assists income eligible households with heating costs. It is currently expected to open November 17, 2025 (Federal shutdown may cause further delays). Apply at your ...

10/24/2025

❗️Government shutdown update and action❗️

As of today, October 24, federal nutrition programs in New York remain open, despite the government shutdown.

➡️WIC, school meals, Summer EBT, and CACFP are currently operating normally.

➡️SNAP also remains open at this time. October benefits are being issued, and families can still apply for SNAP and use their benefits.

➡️November SNAP benefits may be delayed if the shutdown continues into next month.

📢Take action today. Contact your Members of Congress and urge them to work with USDA to ensure November SNAP benefits are issued without delay. Nearly three million New Yorkers—mostly children, seniors, and people with disabilities—rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Any disruption to federal nutrition programs will have a devastating impact on food security in New York and nationwide.

👉 Find your representatives: congress.gov/members/find-your-member

10/24/2025

Hello community! We are asking for your help with donations. We are in need of hygiene products, such as:
Shampoo and conditioner (men's and women's)
Gel body wash and bar soap (men's and women's)
Kids shampoo, conditioner and body soap
Razors (men and women)
Small bottles of dish soap and laundry soap
If you would like to donate, our office is located at 3 Chapel St. Canton, NY 13617. We are open Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00.

10/24/2025

🐓 Thanksgiving Basket Sign-Ups for 2025! 🦃

10/24/2025

On October 21, OTDA issued GIS message 25 DC068 announcing that due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the resulting delay in the approval and release of federal funding, the opening date for the 2025-2026 HEAP Regular Component has been postponed to November 17, 2025. The GIS message can be found here:https://otda.ny.gov/policy/gis/2025/25DC068.pdf OTDA will issue updated guidance as additional information becomes available.

10/23/2025

Beginning next week, MILC Malone will officially be at our new location, 14906 NY-30, Malone NY 12953. This is the Malone Adult Center building. Malone Adult Center is relocating to 12 Homestead Park in November 2025. MILC and Malone Adult Center will be sharing the space until December 2025.

10/23/2025

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