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627 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204 Syracuse: (800)475-2430 OR (315) 475-2437 • Toll-Free: (888)475-2437 E-mail: aidscny@aiusa.com Auburn Office: 17 E. Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-7924 • Fax: (315) 253-3255 Chris Kimball - Director of Education, Prevention, & Public Information Mary Doody - Director of Volunteer Services Rose Homick-Reese - Case Manager, Auburn Office Mission: Respond to AIDS epidemic by working to prevent the incidence of HIV infections, enhance the quality of life for people infected/affected by HIV/AIDS, facilitate access to available resources, end discrimination and collaborate within communities to address HIV/AIDS, support services & groups, educational services/in-services, volunteer services, buddy hot lines. Services: Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence and Tompkins Counties Star Transportation - Transportation services available for HIV positive persons going to medical appointments, counseling appointments, and support groups. Contact: Daniel Ernest @ 1-800-300-2594. Treatment Adherence Demonstration Project (Also known as TAP) - Provides support and education for HIV positive persons taking or considering taking Anti-HIV Medications. Contact: Jerena Barkins, Director of Treatment Adherence at 1-800-475-2430 ext. 509; E-mail: aidstap@dreamscape.com; Website: http://www.acrtreat.org GRADS - A support system for gay men and all men who have sex with men, those who identify as gay and those who do not. Offers counseling and outreach services. Call: 1 (800) 475-2430 or http://www.acgrads.com Support Groups - Auburn - HIV+ Issues Support Group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6pm and provides for issues related to HIV/AIDS in Cayuga County. Contact: Rose Homick-Reese, ACR Case Manager at (315) 253-7924 Syracuse - HIV+ Issues Group meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. CALL TAP or Hank Albrecht at (800) 475-2430. Gay, Straight & Questioning Youth Group meets on Thursdays - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Parents of Gay Youth Group meets on 1st & 3rd Thursdays - 7-8:30 p.m. For information & location call Mary Doody (800)475-2430. GRADS Socials - 20+ Group meets every Tuesday at ACR - 7 to 9 p.m., contact: Andrew Bilinski. 30+ Group meets alternate Wednesdays at ACR - 7 to 9 p.m., contact: Richard Larche. MSM of Color Group meets every Thursday at The Living Room - 6 to 8 p.m., contact: Ernie Smart. For more information, call (800) 475-2430 Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:30am - 4:30pm Referral: Physicians, health agencies, hospitals, Speakers Bureau Support: Grants, donations, fundraising
1118-A Court Street, Room 35, Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: (315) 471-0191 Services: Specific Services for Youth: Alateen - a support group designed to assist young people who have been affected by someone elseıs addiction such as a parent, friend or relative. Weekly meetings are scheduled in Cayuga County. Al-Anon, Alateen and Alcoholics Anonymous all meet at the same time but in different rooms. To receive a meeting schedule, call the office at 471-0191 and ask for Louise. Hours: 24-hour answering service available.
100 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse, NY 13057 Phone: (315) 463-5011 (24-hour help line) E-mail: syraa@twcny.rr.com Website: www.home.twcny.rr.com/syraa Services: Information help and or referral - 24 hours a day. Literature available. For family support see Al-Anon. Volunteer Opportunities: Available for AA members, please call for information about available opportunities.
Cayuga County Unit 6725 Lyons St., PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057 Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 or (315) 437-7025 Website: www.cancer.org Mission: The nationwide community-based voluntary health organization is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer. Services: Local resources available directly from this office include Patient & Family Services, Prevention & Early Detection Programs, advocacy initiatives and income development opportunities. Volunteer Opportunities: Patient drivers, advocacy, education for prevention and early detection of cancer, patient services, and fundraising. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm. Referral: Donations
356 North Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206 Phone: (315) 438-8687 - (888)-342-2383 • Fax: (315) 438-8948 Website: www.diabetes.org Services: Camp scholarships, youth support, newsletter, literature, health fairs, research, minority initiative outreach program. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
5575 Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY 13214-1693 Phone: (315) 234-4745 • Fax: (315) 446-6986 Services: School Sites - Heart Healthy Modules for grades K-12, CPR, Educational, Fundraising, Events. Work Sites - Heart At Work is the primary work site program designed to reach employees with important health information on blood pressure, smoking avoidance, physical activity, nutrition & health and includes heart-attack risk assessment and stress management. Health Care Sites - Targeted to places where people receive health care by qualified professionals. Programs include Active Partnership, Answers by Heart, and Emergency Cardiac Care. Community Sites - Screenings, Women and Heart Disease Conferences, CPR, Cook Heart Healthy Book Publications Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 5:00pm
1595 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 Phone: (585)-442-4260 • Fax: (585)-442-4263 E-mail: aladeb@rochester.rr.com Website: http://lungusa.org Mission: The American Lung Association® (ALA) is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, ALA today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. Services: Tobacco Control Advocacy; Smoking Cessation; Self-Care information and courses for Lung Disease patients; Loan educational materials to schools and community; Open Airways, an Asthma education program for schools, to teach Asthma Management Skills to children with Asthma; Medical Professional education programs; Indoor Air Quality education; Literature on all Lung topics; Referrals. Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm Referral: Health Departments, hospitals, HMOs, and self-referrals. Support: Through direct contributions from the public in the 11-county region served by the American Lung Association - Finger Lakes Region.
Cayuga County Chapter 213 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-9596 • Fax: (315) 252-8306 E-mail: chapter@ccredcross.org Website: http://unitedwayofcayugacounty.org/redcross/ Mission: Since 1917, the Cayuga County Chapter has been committed to helping the community prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies. Services: Assistance following a disaster/emergency situation; Training in First Aid/CPR/AED/Life guarding/Babysitting and more; classes in Emergency Preparedness for all ages/Together We Prepare; Collection of "Gift of Life" blood donations; Ombuds Advocacy for the elderly; Official communication link for military personnel and their families (AFES); Energy assistance to the elderly/handicapped (Project Share/NYSEG/FEMA); Loan of medical equipment Volunteer Opportunities: Instructor of First Aid/CPR/AED; Blood Donor Caller; Ombuds for the Elderly; Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member; Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) Team Member; Office Volunteer. Hours: Office Hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; Emergency/On-Call 24/7. Support: Donations from the public, foundations, grants, special events and The United Way
Phone: (315) 255-1405 Mission: Dedicated to stewardship, respect, and empathy for all creatures. Services: Advocacy on animal related issues; referral, information and education; programs and events; and consultations/workshops on animal topics. Volunteer Opportunities: Animal advocacy, animal foster care, event assistance. Hours: Leave message on answering machine
290 Elwood Davis Rd., Suite 225, Liverpool, NY 13088 Phone: (315) 455-8553 • Fax: (315) 455-8714 Toll-Free: (800) 871-1771 Mission: Provide resources to help individuals with arthritis. Services: Support Groups, Exercise Programs, Public & Professional Education Seminars, Information & Referral Service, Speakers Bureau, and Library Services including Audio/Visuals Volunteer Opportunities: Facilitators to lead Arthritis Self Help Courses (ASHC), People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE), and Water Exercise Classes. People to facilitate support groups within their home area. Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Mon. - Fri. Referral: Not necessary, but may come from Rheumatologists, Arthritis Clinics, and Orthopedic Surgeons.
153-157 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1570 • Fax: (315) 253-1085 Jury Line: (315) 253-1005 • Drug & Alcohol Treatment Court Line: (315) 253-3001 Thomas J. Shamon - Judge Deborah Robillard - Chief Clerk Carol Colvin - Drug Court Coordinator Mission: Auburn City Court has jurisdiction for criminal and civil matters in the City of Auburn. Services: Criminal Matters - For crimes committed in the City of Auburn. The court has jurisdiction to arraign defendants on felony, misdemeanors and violation offenses. City Court can hold preliminary hearings on felony cases before they are transferred to County Court. The Court only has jurisdiction to dispose of misdemeanors and violations. Felony disposition are the jurisdiction of Cayuga County Court. Criminal Court - Monday at 10:00am Traffic Court - Monday at 8:30am Youth Programs - Pre-Trial Diversion is for first offenders between 16 and 21 years of age and allows the opportunity to avoid a criminal record upon successful completion of the program. Contact Mary Rogalski, Cayuga Counseling, at (315) 253-9795. Safe Schools Intensive Conditional Discharge Program is for offenders 16 - 18 years of age and is a community-based alternative to incarceration. Contact Heidi Nightengale at Partnership for Results at (315) 282-0005. Jury Trials - The Commissioner of Jurors may summon residents of Cayuga County for jury duty at Auburn City Court. Jury trials are scheduled during one week each month. The Auburn City Court jury line is (315) 253-1005. If you have any questions, you may call the Commissioner of Jurors at (315) 255-4313. Civil Matters - Civil actions are for the recovery of money where the amount does not exceed $15,000. Eviction Court - for properties located in the City of Auburn is held Wednesday and Friday at 9:00am. Small Claims Court - City Court has jurisdiction if the person being sued resides or is employed in Cayuga County. The maximum amount for which you can sue is $5,000. Small Claims Court meets Tuesday and Thursday at 1:15pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm; and at 6:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Commercial Claims Court - When the person filing a claim is a partnership or corporation, they must file a commercial claim rather than a small claim. The maximum amount for which you can sue is $3,000. Commercial Claims Court meets Tuesday and Thursday at 1:15pm and at 6:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Drug & Alcohol Treatment Court - (for a description see separate listing in directory). Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court meets Mondays at 2:00pm. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities available for those with an interest in working with people with drug and/or alcohol problems - contact Carol Colvin at (315) 253-3001. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
City of Auburn, 150 N. Division St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4120 • Fax: (315) 255-4121 Website: http://ci.auburn.ny.us/auburnrec/ Services: Programs include arts and crafts, softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, swimming instructions, tennis instructions, roller skating, band concerts, beautification projects, parades, retired senior volunteer program, senior citizens activities, adult programs - softball, basketball, volleyball. Casey Park Recreation Complex: 50 meter swimming pool - fee required (summer), artificial ice rink - fee required (winter), tennis courts and paddle tennis courts, softball fields, outdoor game fields, playground area, basketball courts, bicycle paths, soccer field, exercise trail. Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm; Casey Park Office Sat. - Sun. 11:00am - 8:00pm (315) 253-4247 Pool Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 - 8:00pm; Weekend 11:00am - 8:00pm
148 State Street, Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-0121 Mission: ³Building Bridges Instead of Walls" - the Auburn Hospitality Associationıs mission is to help maintain and strengthen the ties between prisoners and their friends and families by making visiting less stressful, and by providing some needed services. Services: The center is located across the street from the main gate of the Auburn Correctional Facility. It is a place where visitors can feel welcome, safe and comfortable. The facilities of the center are open to all persons who have a friend or relative incarcerated at Auburn, Cayuga, Butler or other area correctional facilities. The center serves as terminal for vans and buses from the New York City area and a facility van shuttles family reunion visitors to and from the Wall Street Gate. Experienced staff and volunteers are available to help visitors with emergencies and to explain facility regulations. The Center staffs the Childrenıs Corner, which is a small area of the visiting room on the Auburn Correctional Facility for the many youngsters who come to see their fathers, brothers, or uncles on weekends. Prisoners and their young visitors are encouraged to interact in a relaxed, child-centered environment. There is child sized furniture, as well as toys, books and craft materials to make prison visiting less stressful. Volunteer Opportunities: Fundraising, public relations, reading or playing with children. Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00am - 4:00pm; Monday, 8:00am - 11:00am; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00am to 1:00pm. Support: NYSDOCS, the ACF Inmate Occupational Therapy Fund, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, Poplar Ridge Society of Friends, several Auburn churches and organizations, ACF inmate organization, veterans, visitors and friends.
20 Thornton Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-6249 • Fax: (315) 252-0399 Mission: To provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing to families of low-income. Services: Provides subsidized apartments for low income families, administers the Section 8 Voucher Rental Assistance Program and manages subsidized apartments designed for handicapped families. Rents are based on income. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (except holidays). Referral: Direct to Auburn Housing Authority. Support: State and federal subsidies
24 South St., Memorial City Hall, Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4122 • Fax: (315) 253-3243 E-mail: kburns@ci.auburn.ny.us Website: http://com.humanrights.org Mission: Promote greater understanding and respect among racial, ethnic and religious groups. Services: Answers to human rights questions; investigations of alleged discrimination in employment, education, housing, religion, and public accommodation; design and presentation of public education programs; distribution of educational literature, and educational video library available; Legal Services available at no charge every Friday from 9:00am - 1:30pm by appointment; Annual Human Rights Scholarship annually to a high school senior; Spanish translator available by appointment; Juneteenth Day Celebration Event open to public and school children; Black History Month events with lectures, surveys on famous African-Americans, Essay Competition for children, and Ceremony with Dessert reception; Womenıs History Month with annual program in schools or to public; and Annual Human Rights Awards event to honor individuals who are active in the community dealing with human rights issues. Volunteer Opportunities: Youth members wanted. Hours: Office is open on a part-time basis; flexible hours subject to change - T/W/Th - 9:00am - 3:00pm. Call for an appointment. Support: City of Auburn
17 Lansing St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-7011 • Fax: (315) 255-7382 Website: www.auburnhospital.org Christopher Rogers - Administrator Mission: A 226-bed, not-for-profit healthcare facility serving Cayuga County and surrounding areas, approved by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), certified Healthcare Provider under the Medicare Program, and member of the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Iroquois Healthcare Alliance. Services: Coronary Care, Emergency Care, Intensive Care, Laboratory, Medical/Surgical, Obstetrics/ Gynecology, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Outpatient Surgery, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiac Rehab Center, Sleep Disorders Center, Wound Treatment Center and Diabetes Education Center. VA Clinic - located at the hospital, provides primary and psychological care to veterans, Phone: (315) 255-7002. Finger Lakes Medical Care Center - 303 Grant Ave., Phone: 258-7100. Treating non-emergency illness and injuries. Finger Lakes Family Medicine - Rt. 34 & Center St., Scipio, NY, Phone: 364-3525. Primary care for children and adults. Urgent Medical Care of Skaneateles - 803 W. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY, Phone: (315) 685-WELL. Treats minor illnesses and injuries on a walk-in or appointment basis. Auburn Memorial Auxiliary provides volunteers and other resources for the hospital. Auxiliary services include community outreach, advocacy programs, blood pressure clinics and fundraising. Volunteer Opportunities: Rehabilitation Services Transporter; Clinic Receptionist; Nutritional Services Cashier; One-Day Surgery Volunteer and many others. Contact Judy Santillo, Director of Volunteer Services at 255-7350. Hours: 24-hour Acute and Emergency Care Referral: Medically Indicated Support: Service fees; direct voluntary contributions; foundations
85 Thornton Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-7351 • Fax: (315) 252-5345 Colleen Meyer - Director of Social Services & Admissions (ext. 320) Mission: The facilityıs mission is to maximize our residentıs rehab potential and possibly transfer to least level of care through skilled nursing care, short-term rehab, social services and psychological services. Services: The 92-bed skilled nursing home facility offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, dental, activities, podiatry and Hospice care. Hours: Office - Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm • Visiting - Daily, 9:00am - 10:00pm Referrals: Physicians, other facilities and families Support: Private payment, Medicare, Medicaid
Memorial City Hall, 24 South St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4115 • Fax: (315) 253-0282 Website: http://ci.auburn.ny.us/oped Michael Long - Planning & Economic Development Program Manager/CIP Cynthia Aikman - Planning & Economic Development Program Manager/ED Jennifer Haines - Planning & Economic Development Program Manager/CD Christopher DeProspero - Senior Planner Mission: The Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) is a full service Planning and Development Office. The staff facilitates and implements Physical Planning, Long Range Capital Improvement Planning, Community Development Block Grant program, Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction, and Empire Zone Program for City residents and businesses. Physical Planning relates to the land use controls and their Comprehensive Plan basis, and includes the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Long Range Capital Improvement Planning relates to the use of City and outside funding for the major capital improvements to the Cityıs infrastructure and facilities. Services: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Provides funding to the City of Auburn for activities that meet a broad range of eligible activities, but that are used for locally determined programs. The areas involved include Housing, Public Improvements, Public Services, Economic Development and Administration. Typical City client services and contacts are Housing Rehabilitation, and Sewer and Water Line Replacement, contact Jennifer Haines; Handicapped Ramps for residential properties, contact Tom Schilling, Options for Independence at (315) 255-3447. The City CDBG also offers limited assistance to local agencies with Funding for human services activities that meet the local priorities. The funds are made available through an RFP process in the Fall of each year. Contact Jennifer Haines at (315) 255-4115 for additional information or to receive an RFP when they are released. Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction - The OPED has available a full range of programs available to assist small, medium or large businesses offer new or retained jobs in the City. The Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) offers small CDBG funded loans to encourage employment opportunities for low or moderate-income persons, contact Cynthia Aikman at (315) 255-4115. The Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) offers financing packages for larger projects using Industrial Revenue Bonds, contact Cynthia Aikman, AIDA Executive Director at (315) 255-4115. The Auburn Local Development Corporation can undertake, and obtain funding for, special projects, contact Stephen Lynch at (315) 255-4115. Auburn Empire Zone Program - The OPED offers assistance to local certified businesses located in the 2 square mile Empire Zone Program, including sales and wage tax benefits, negotiated utility benefits. The Empire Zone Program includes a small site in the Aurelius Industrial Park. The OPED works closely with the Cayuga County, NY State and Federal program staff to develop opportunities for local economic development projects, contact Cynthia Aikman at (315) 255-4115. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (regular hours); Summer (July and August) - 8:00am - 4:00pm. Referrals: We talk to anyone and everyone.
46 North St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-3231 • Fax: (315) 255-0022 Website: www.auburnpolice.com Thomas F. Murphy - Deputy Chief Mission: Provide law enforcement services. Services: In addition to regular law enforcement activities, the Auburn Police Department also offers assistance through the following programs: Community Oriented Policing Services (COP) - which interacts with both public and private organizations and provides services such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), Child Abuse Education, Bicycle Safety, Child Fingerprinting, Crime Prevention, Neighborhood Watch, Personal Safety, School Resource Officer Program (SRO) - Officers assigned to Auburn Schools, and a one-on-one approach to community neighborhood problems. The Cityıs law enforcement agency offers in-school education programs that include child abuse, drug, and bicycle safety education. Contact: Sgt. David Buckingham, (315) 255-4721 Domestic Violence Prevention - Provides assistance in dealing with Criminal and Family Courts as well as referrals to counseling programs such as Respect. Also provides assistance to the Youth Court, a voluntary program developed as an alternative for first-time youthful offenders. Contact: Detective Jeffrey Mead, (315) 255-4706 Youth Services - Processes Youth complaints and assists with programs through Family Court such as Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) Contact: Detective Patrick Shea, (315) 255-4703 Hours: 24 hrs.
NYS Office of Children and Family Services 6734 Pine Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-2789 • Fax: (315) 252-3858 Mission: Treatment of court related adolescent females between the ages of 8 and 15. Services: Comprehensive counseling services integrating individual, and group counseling. Substance abuse preventive education and counseling is offered. Life skills training program offered in the areas of parenting, social skills, and community living skills. Regular education and special education programming offered with remedial reading and math classes. Committee on Special Education located at facility. Comprehensive recreational programming. Health services provided on grounds and off grounds through local physicians. Religious services offered through the community. Nutrition and diet counseling available. Psychological services provided through the mobile mental health team. Hours: Administrative hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5pm; Residential care: 24 hours Referral: Youth must be placed through Family Court with the Office of Children and Family Services. Support: Federal, State, and County funds.
Schwartz Towers, 90 North St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-7626 Mission: Provides social interaction for Senior Citizens. Services: Lunches served from Mon. - Fri. with a donation of $2.75; Physical recreation and exercise programs including dances, special dinners, bowling, and day trips. Programs also include crafts, painting, ceramics, cribbage, needlecrafts, quilting, bingo, cards, lively entertainment, and sing-a-longs; Community interaction is provided with a variety of local officials and professionals speaking on pertinent topics; Medical services include blood pressure screenings, blood work, and a representative from Miracle Ear; and Religious services are held monthly. A Senior Citizen Membership Card is required to participate in programs. There is a $1.00 per year membership donation fee that is applied toward all functions. One does not have to be a resident of Schwartz Towers in order to participate. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:00am - 3:00pm (front door closes at 4:00pm) Referral: Direct to Auburn Senior Citizens Club, Social Security Office, Family Services, or Office for the Aging. Support: City of Auburn and Annual Bazaar
518 James St., Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13203 Phone: (315) 422-7263 Voice • (315) 422-9746/TDD • Fax: (315) 422-4792 24-Hour Interpreter Hotline: (315) 422-7263 E-mail: auroracny@auroraofcny.org Website: auroraofcny.org Mission: Auroraıs professional staff works to promote independence and opportunity for people of all ages with sensory impairments to enable them to live independently, to cope with their sensory loss, and to have full access to the communities in which they live. Aurora of Central New York, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency that provides rehabilitation services for people who are blind, visually impaired, Deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened or Deaf/blind in a five-county area, including Cayuga County. Services: Rehabilitation services include social work, adaptive daily living skills instruction, orientation & mobility instruction, low vision services, adaptive technology evaluation and training, early intervention and childrenıs instructional services, Veteranıs Administration Hospitalıs telephone switchboard service staffed by individuals with visual impairments, vocational & employment services, NYS certified summer education program for Deaf/hard of hearing children, sign language instruction and sign language interpreting service. Referral: Aurora will accept referrals for any person, adult or child, who has a visual or hearing impairment severe enough to affect the individualıs ability to function safely and independently. Most services are available to residents of Cayuga County. Volunteer Opportunities: Mass mailings, assist with special projects and fundraising events, Speakerıs Bureau, assistance with craft and support groups, reader for book clubs and staffing at the NYS Fair Booth. Contact Diane LaBeff for more information. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm Support: United Way of CNY, Cayuga and Oswego Counties; authorized agency of Onondaga County; Onondaga County Department of Youth and Aging; fees for service; contributions; memberships; legacies; income from capital; proceeds from fund raising events and contracts and fees for service with NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped and VESID.
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