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HOPE WORKS | HOPE INITIATIVES

* Offers a work preparation program for individuals who have struggled to find work due to previous or current incarceration, substance use disorders or chronic unemployment. * Provides a 90 day training. Trainees learn and practice basic work expectations, woodworking, welding in a live production environment. * Conducts a job search with a Placement Advisor. * Offers stabilization services to individuals who are currently incarcerated to begin work training upon release.

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REENTRY ASSOCIATION OF WNY | REENTRY ASSOCIATION OF WNY, INC.

* Helps adults (18+) who have been in jail, prison, or detention. They offer different services and support to assist individuals in getting back on their feet. This includes: Case managers who can help with training, finding jobs, housing, transportation, support groups, mentoring, recreational activities, and personal needs products Assistance with civil legal matters, obtaining birth certificates, Social Security cards, NY photo IDs, and driver's licenses Collaboration with partner agencies that can also provide services

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RE-ENTRY SERVICES | ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND WORKFORCE SERVICES

Provides educational, workforce exposure and opportunities to youth 14 to 24 years who are either in and out-of-school and involved with the criminal justice system.

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REINTEGRATION SERVICES | CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES (CCA)

Provides case management and job placement/training services to participants impacted by the criminal justice system. Assistance includes job readiness, civic restoration support, and access to professional clothing.

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WALK WITH ME - FEN | FAMILY ENRICHMENT NETWORK

Provides critical services to those leaving the Broome County Jail only.

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JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES | CAREER START

* Provides job placement to various individuals with a focus on special populations such as those with criminal backgrounds, veterans, individuals with disabilities, BIPOC, and women in industries like: Healthcare. Manufacturing. Environmental sciences. Light industrial industries.* Provides employer-on-record services, covering employee payroll, tax withholding, HR services, and more.

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EMPLOYMENT FOCUSED SERVICES | PATHSTONE

* Offers training and employment services to individuals who are on probation in Monroe, Ontario, and Orleans Counties. Services include: Job readiness training Cognitive behavioral restructuring Occupational skills training Job placement and follow up Case management

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Chautauqua Opportunities for Development, Inc. (CODI) - Dunkirk

Focuses on creating asset development opportunities for both residents and entrepreneurs. Assists individuals in growing and investing in their communities by providing lending capital, training, consulting, technical assistance, seminars, workshops, and low-cost business rental space to new and existing businesses that would otherwise lack access to these services. Assists area residents in developing asset based thinking by providing financial literacy training, basic budgeting, and home appliance loans to combat predatory lenders. Loan programs and Cottage Industry Assistance Program target low to moderate income existing and prospective individuals. Chautauqua Microenterprise Loan Fund and the Women and Minority Microenterprise Loan Fund Programs help small businesses by providing small business start up and expansion loans. The small business incubator offers small businesses an opportunity to grow and stabilize with subsidies around rent, business services, and technical assistance. Program site serves as a Warming Center during times of excessive cold and as a Cooling Center during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Warming/Cooling Center is open before going there.

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Buffalo Employment & Training Center (BETC)

Provides the following services. Employment Readiness: Career counseling, career exploration, career advisement, resume preparation, interviewing assistance, online video interview assistance, and custom made workshops. Job Search Assistance: Access to computer labs, copy service, free mailing, current job listings, labor market information, job fairs, job clubs, and "Meet the Employers" on-site career fairs, where employers are on-site to recruit and interview job seekers. Career Advancement and Training Grants: Connected education, training programs, and support services that enable individuals to secure a job or advance in an in-demand industry or occupation. Training grants available for in-demand occupations such as Nursing, HVAC, Machining, CDL, Mechanics, Accounting, and over 50 additional occupations. Job Training: High school equivalency diploma classes, soft skills classes, and training on computer and internet use, keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Word. Targeted programming and additional assistance: - Reentry / Justice Impacted Employment Services - Young Adult 18-30 Employment Services - Individuals with Disabilities Employment Services - On-the-Job Training Program - Clothes Closet ##Veteran## ##REENTRY##

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RE-ENTRY/TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM | LIFE PROGRESSIVE GROUP

Post transitional re-entry program for ex-offenders into the community and helping their families with programs and advocacy. Assist with job search, resume writing, life skill development, anger management/conflict resolution, strengthening family bonds, preparing for interviews and referrals to professional agencies are available.

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SECOND CHANCE | BELLPORT, HAGERMAN, EAST PATCHOGUE ALLIANCE (BHEP ALLIANCE)

Provides case management for non-violent ex-offenders ages 16-55. Assists clients with clothing, transportation and other personal needs. Provides support services to clients with the goal of making them more productive community members. Offers information and referral to appropriate agencies to address client needs. Assists clients with job readiness and placement in appropriate training programs affiliated with local unions, BOCES and adult education. Seeks job placements for participants and provides tokens for transportation.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | ONEWORKSOURCE - CLINTON COUNTY

OWS provides comprehensive employment services, including job skill training programs, unemployment information, cover letter and resume assistance workshops, job referrals, internships, support services, career counseling and more.

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Project Blue - Peaceprints of WNY

A comprehensive pre and post release reentry program provided by Peaceprints in collaboration with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Pre-Release Services include: - Intensive Case Management - Specialty Housing inside the "Project Blue Pod" - Ready, Set, Work! Employment Workshop - Court Advocacy - Empower You Speaker Series - Optional Fatherhood Program - Optional Restorative Circles Post-Release Services Include: - Intensive Case Management - Mentoring & Retention Services - Court Advocacy - Housing Coordination - Entitlement & Benefits Assistance - Connection to Treatment Providers & Medical - Educational & Workforce Linkages ##REENTRY##

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WESTCHESTER CONNECTIONS | WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM

An online resource guide and information service for persons formerly incarcerated, those working through probation or parole, and others similarly in need.

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FOODLINK | FOODLINK

* Does not provide direct food assistance or services for individuals. Not an emergency food pantry or soup kitchen.* Distributes donated and purchased food and other items to member charitable organizations serving the needy, children, seniors, and ill.* Provides Food Safety Training.* Advocates for hunger issues.* Offers Foodlink Career Fellowship - A year-long culinary training program to secure a middle-skills job.* Coordinates fundraising events.* Creates publications, newsletters, and brochures.Member of Feeding America. Member of the Emergency Services and Family Stabilization Network.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | ONEWORKSOURCE - FRANKLIN COUNTY

OWS provides comprehensive employment services, including job skill training programs, unemployment information, cover letter and resume assistance workshops, job referrals, internships, support services, career counseling and more.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | ONEWORKSOURCE - ESSEX COUNTY

OWS provides comprehensive employment services, including job skill training programs, unemployment information, cover letter and resume assistance workshops, job referrals, internships, support services, career counseling and more.

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FRESH START | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Offers programs and services to help criminal justice-involved individuals prepare to enter and re-enter today’s workforce. Through the Employment Center programs and services, such as Job Search & Placement Assistance, Employment Counseling, and eligibility-based Training & Educational Opportunities are provided, Fresh Start is specifically designed to identify barriers faced by the ex-offender and offers guidance, techniques and proven strategies to create a path back into the workforce and successful career advancement. Call for more detailed information.

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FORTUNE SOCIETY ACADEMY | FORTUNE SOCIETY

Provides job readiness and placement for formerly incarcerated individuals who are homeless when they get out of prison and are motivated to work and get back into the main-stream, also aids in emergency and phased-permanent housing, coupled with some counseling.

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