A planning/granting agency for youth (birth-21 yrs) and families whose primary goal is youth development.

Addresses substance abuse in Massena and surrounding areas to create a drug-free and violence-free environment in which youth can thrive.

Facilitates county-wide transportation planning by:working with all transportation-related agencies in Tompkins County to promote comprehensive multi-modal transportation planning.providing transportation related information, analysis and maps.preparing and updating plans for federally-funded surface transportation projects across Tompkins CountyPublic participation and comments encouraged; meetings usually on the third Tuesday at the Transit Center on Willow Ave. See website for meeting schedules, agendas, etc. - www.tompkinscountyny.gov/itctc .Free bike suitability road maps of Tompkins County are available at the ITCTC office.

Provides after-school tutoring for youth. Offers a summer field trips for youth ages 6 to 14 years old. Coordinates neighborhood advisory board which is open to middle and high school teens.

Working in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing.

Staff support for 10 senior citizen groups in outlying areas, such as Trumansburg, Lansing and Newfield. Groups meet bi-monthly for discussion and planning.

Provides after-school tutoring for youth. Offers a summer field trips for youth ages 6 to 14 years old. Coordinates neighborhood advisory board which is open to middle and high school teens.

Believing that every child in New York State deserves fair opportunity to achieve the learning standards established by NYS Board of Regents, the Alliance for Quality Education formed to increase resources for education so that every public school can provide quality education to all of its students.

Acts as a policy analysis and advocacy organization for shaping public policies affecting human services throughout New York State. Supports income maintenance, employment, health and nutrition, mental health care, and social services for families, children and the elderly. Informs New York State health and human service organizations on federal, state and regional public policy and legislative issues that affect the agencies and/or their clients.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral and Readers Advisory. Programs and services include Homework Help, Teen Advisory Group, crafts and cooking.

Mobilizes the community to improve the lives of individuals and families. Programs are focused in four priority areas: academic success, work readiness, self-sufficiency, and health and independence. Currently, $1.3 million is invested in 46 programs coordinated by 37 community partner agencies. Directly coordinates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for Chautauqua County and facilitates the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) for the City of Jamestown. Also supports the 211 WNY information and referral program.

Provides reference, information and referral, readers advisory and e-reference. Programs and services include Teen Advisory Board, arts and crafts, cooking instruction and a Summer Reading Club.

Provides planning, coordination, and support for the positive development of youth through non-profit agencies and community organizations. Provides funding for youth programs in the community and administers a summer food program (see separate listings). Also offers networking, advocacy, and information and referral.

Offers gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, ages 13-21, the opportunity to assume leadership roles in the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth Community through event planning, implementation of programs and the organization of fundraisers. Also teaches skills needed for budgeting, diplomacy and the facilitation of ideas.

A non-profit community based prevention and positive youth development agency. We facilitate leadership conferences for youth, workshops for parents, educators & community groups. In addition, we are engaged in two community coalitions aimed at reducing underage drinking and substance abuse.

Provides reference, information and referral and reader's advisory. Programs and services include but are not limited to Youth Advisory, book discussion and a variety of teen programs. Call for further details.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Reader's Advisory, E-Reference and Homework Help. Programs may include Teen Advisory Group, Regents and SAT workshops, Book Buddies and Summer Reading Program.

Mobilizes the caring power of the community to help people improve their lives through fundraising initiatives. Funds various grants to support health and human services programs in Chemung and Steuben Counties. UWST does not provide direct financial assistance to individuals. Also leads numerous initiatives within the community to address identified needs.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, and Readers Advisory. Range of programs and services include, but are not limited to, Arts and Crafts, Teen Advisory Board, Book Buddies, Battle of the Books, Reading Clubs, and Cell Phone Buddies.

* Supports health and human service nonprofits in a six-county region by providing operational and program support. Conducts fundrainsing opportunities. * Provides leadership development and opportunities for minority communities and young professionals.* Serves as a collaborator and convenor to address the community's most pressing social issues. Partners with Community Organizations to improve human service program coordination and delivery.* Host the Volunteer United platform at:https://unitedwayrocfls.galaxydigital.com/ that connects local agencies with volunteers and in-kind donations. * Administers four annual signature volunteerism events: Day of Caring every May, School Supply Drive, Multicultural Book Drive, and United for the Holidays.* Provides the ALICE Experience, a guided activity to learn about the tough decisions made by working families struggling to make ends meet and how local non-profits help.

* Conducts community needs assessments related to Perinatal health.
* Educate health and human service providers on maternal child health topics.
* Foster coordination and collaboration among other Perinatal service providers.

Educating, empowering and advocating for long-term care residents. The Ombudsman Program is an effective advocate and resource for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes. Advocates for residents by investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents; promoting the development of resident and family councils; and informing government agencies, providers and the general public about issues and concerns impacting residents of long-term care facilities.