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PO Box 2126, Syracuse, NY 13220-2126 Phone: (315) 422-6781 • E-mail: mei5123@aol.com Website: http://www.tagcny.org Mission: Promote awareness of transplant importance. Services: Support group for candidates, transplant recipients, their families, donor family members, and health care professionals; Access to educational and informational materials, fact statistics, and medical programs in the field of organ & tissue donation and transplantation; Opportunities to promote the importance of organ and tissue donation and transplantation through participation in health fairs and presentations; Dietary counseling, stress management, and exercise advice; Monthly meeting with a speaker of special interest to transplant candidates, recipients and donor families; and Opportunities to give and receive peer-to-peer support as well as share information and ideas with other members. Referral: Not required
Phone: (315) 252-5264 • Toll-Free: (800) 932-8677 E-mail: dwilkes@rochester.rr.com Website: http://www.tops.org Doris Wilkes - Area Coordinator, (315) 568-6170 Mission: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people lose weight and keep it off. We do not recommend any particular diet. Services: Headquarters, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, publishes a monthly newsmagazine for all members filled with information on health and nutrition, contests, incentives and recognition events. Each weekly meeting consists of weigh-in, business meeting and a program. Programs deal with topics such as exercise, food exchanges, nutrition, cholesterol, fats in your diet, fiber, stress and how it affects your eating habits, and other subjects. We offer group support and encouragement. We are not a diet club; we are a way of life. Meetings are located throughout Cayuga County - Auburn, Union Springs, Weedsport, Moravia, Genoa and Cato. Hours: Thursday - weigh-in at 6:30pm, meeting at 7:30pm Wednesday - weigh-in at 4:00pm, meeting at 4:30pm St. Nicholas Church, 73 Cottage St, Auburn, NY 13021
18 E. Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-0319 • Fax: (315) 253-0310 E-mail: Michael.Knepp@use.salvationarmy.org Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church with a message based on the Bible and a ministry motivated by the love of God. ŬIts mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Services: Miracle Kitchen - Anyone is welcome. A full, nutritious meal is served Sundays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with the serving and preparation of the meals. Food Pantry - Food provided for three days (3 meals per day) for each person in the family. Pantry is open 1:00pm to 3:30pm Monday - Friday. The Plug (Teen Outreach Center) - Provides a safe place for teens in grades 6 - 12 to gather for recreation, instruction, homework assistance, and life-skills training. Call for hours of operation. Golden Agers Club - Provides social interaction for those age 50 and over. Thursday Meal ($3.00 donation suggested); Day Trips; Educational Programs; Singing; Craft Class. Thursdays 12:00pm - 2:00pm Seasonal Needs - Help to meet basic needs, such as food, clothing, lodging, as well as seasonal (Thanksgiving and Christmas) assistance. Disaster Needs - Available to respond to disasters, providing relief to workers and victims. Volunteer Opportunities: Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, Disaster Services Team Members. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4:00pm; Sunday 4:30- 6:00pm Support: United Way, direct voluntary contributions.
PO Box 1611, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-0142 Website: http: www.cayuganet.org/tomatofest
Willard Chapel, 17 Nelson St, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-0996 (315) 626-2732 Cato • (315) 497-2652 Moravia (315) 889-7255 Union Springs • (315) 253-0996 Weedsport Mission: The Transportation Project for Cayuga County provides specialized transportation for the elderly (60+) and disabled of Cayuga County through the operation of the SCAT (Senior Citizen Aid to Transportation) vans. The service is available to those elderly and handicapped persons who do not have access to, or cannot access public transportation. The service will transport any eligible person to any needed destination such as medical appointments, physical therapy, dental, shopping, nutrition and work sites, or simply to visit a friend. Services: Nine vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and are available throughout the county. Door-to-Door service is provided. Persons requiring assistance from their homes or to their destination must provide their own escort. The SCAT vans operate on a modified demand-response basis (first come, first serve). Suggested fees are $2.00 in Auburn and $3.00 in the county. Group trips available during evenings and weekends. CAM (Cayuga Medical) Van Service is available to persons who need transportation to Syracuse for medical appointments. Under age 60, there is a $22.00 fee and for those over 60, there is a suggested donation of $12.00. Reservations require a weekıs notice. Reservations: Reservations may be made by calling the nearest office five working days in advance. Calls should be made between 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, Monday - Friday. Volunteer Opportunities: SCAT Van drivers and escorts. Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:00am -3:00pm Referral: All community agencies, friends, relatives, and self-referrals. Support: Cayuga County Office for the Aging, United Way, Cayuga County townships and villages, City of Auburn and donations.
50 Wallace Ave., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-2937 • Fax: 258-9290 E-mail: info@tyburnacademy.com Website: www.tyburnacademy.com Services: Tyburn Academy is endorsed by the New York State Board of Regents. Besides a regular high school curriculum we also require two years of Latin and four years of Theology, adhering to the teaching of the Gospel. We offer an expanding sports program. Each student has a requirement of 20 hours of community service per year. Required entrance exams are held the first Saturday of each month from February through May or as requested. Please call for reservations. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin. Volunteer Opportunities: Secretarial Duties; Assist with student field trips and activities; Coaching for sports; Website maintenance. Call Bob Walters or Jean Hogan at (315) 252-2937 for more information. Support: Tyburn is funded through student tuition, benefactor support and fundraising.
17 E. Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-9741 • Fax: (315) 255-0119 E-mail: uway@unitedwayofcayugacounty.org Website: www.unitedwayofcayugacounty.org Mission: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Our vision is to: (1) energize and inspire people to make a difference; (2) identify needs within our community and bring together necessary resources to address them; (3) increase funding to support positive and measurable results; and (4) reflect the diversity of the community we serve. Agencies Supported by the United Way: American Red Cross, Aurora of CNY, Booker T Washington, Boy Scouts-Cayuga County Council, C.H.A.D., Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes, Cato-Meridian Recreation Center, Cayuga Counseling Service, Inc., Cayuga Home for Children, Child Care Council of the Finger Lakes, E. John Gavras Center, Freedom Recreational Services, Hospice of the Finger Lakes, Girls Scouts - Seven Lakes Council, Literacy Volunteers of Cayuga County, Neighborhood House, Seneca/Cayuga ARC, Options for Independence, The Salvation Army, Transportation Project for Cayuga County (SCAT Van), and YMCA - WEIU. Human Services Coalition: The United Way of Cayuga County provides administrative and other support to the Human Services Coalition of Cayuga County. Volunteer Opportunities: Become a United Way campaign volunteer. Call Gail Homick for current opportunities at 253-9741. Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Support: United Way Community Campaign, grants, bequests, foundations, and contracts.
108 South St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-6227 • Fax: (315) 253-4528 Website: www.unityhouse.com Mission: Unity House of Cayuga County Inc., headquartered in Auburn, NY, provides services within Cayuga, Tompkins, Onondaga, Monroe, Wayne, Yates, Seneca and Ontario counties. Unity House works in partnership with individuals to enhance their quality of life through personalized goal and skill development. This is accomplished by providing choices for and facilitating access to a wide range of supports including, but not limited to, residential, employment and educational services for individuals with a mental health diagnosis, the developmentally disabled seeking a new beginning while coping with chemical dependency, and those at risk of becoming homeless persons. Services: Mental Health Services - Phone (315) 253-6227 x116. Assists individuals to be contributing members of their communities by building skills, independence, and self-esteem. Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment - (252-0757) Individuals receive (how to) information to help them make day-to-day life decisions concerning housing, employment, education and socialization. Transitional Housing - Offers transitional housing options to individuals with mental illness as they work toward independent living. Permanent Supported Housing - Offers support for persons who are ready for more independence. Drop-In Center - Located on Genesee St. is run for and by people receiving mental health services. Individuals can stop by for support, understanding, a reasonably priced meal, and activities. Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Services - Cayuga County 253-6227 x134, Tompkins County (607) 272-1741. Works with individuals to be contributing members of their communities through goal and skill development. We provide support and access to housing, employment and educational resources. Supervised Community Residence, Supervised Apartments, Supportive Apartments, Individualized Support Services. Day Habilitation Center - Cayuga County 258-9531, Tompkins County (607) 272-1741. Services and support for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled through social interaction and instruction in a center-based environment. Residential Habilitation - Provides case management and support for individuals in an independent living situation. Medicaid Service Coordination - Assist people with developmental disabilities in gaining access to necessary services and support to help them live successful lives within the community according to their own needs and desires. Alcohol/Drug Addiction Services - G.R.A.C.E. House, 56 Osborne St., Auburn NY 13021. Phone: (315) 258-3998. An alcohol and drug halfway house for men and women looking to create a new life. Individuals at G.R.A.C.E. House receive support from peers as they work on their individualized recovery plans. Unity Employment Services - 38 Genesee St., Auburn, NY. Phone: (315) 253-8732. Serving Cayuga County Unity Employment Services offers people with disabilities or with a history of employment challenges support securing and maintaining jobs. We provide career exploration assistance, job search assistance, job coaching, and performance monitoring. Special Needs Adult Residence - Green Street House. Address: 507 W. Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Phone: (607) 277-6173. Green Street House offers transitional and permanent housing for men and women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Green Street House is a clean, safe haven with 18 private bedrooms and several large, shared living spaces. Volunteer Opportunities: Greeter, phone operator, clerical work, and drivers. Referral: Psychiatric centers (private, NYS and Federal VA), Mental Health Centers in 10 counties, Departments of Social Services (10 counties). Support: Both private and government - individuals, agencies, foundations, churches, and United Way
14 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152 Phone: (315) 685-8951 • Fax: (315) 685-3888 Mission: Companion and homemaker services for the elderly with a focus on compatibility between the caregiver and client. Services: Services include light housekeeping, laundry, reminders, meal preparation, errands and companionship. 24-hour and hourly plans available. Servicing Cayuga, Onondaga and surrounding areas. Free consultation available.
1330 County Rd. 132, Ovid, NY 14521 Phone: (607) 869-9500 • Fax: (607) 869-5303 E-mail: JimSharp@oasas.state.ny.us Website: http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/pio/atc/vd-main.html Mission: In-patient Chemical Dependency Treatment program for individuals 18 and over. Services: The Van Dyke ATC is a 30-bed, inpatient, tobacco-free, addiction treatment program serving 14 counties in the Finger Lakes Region. Operated by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, no one is denied treatment due to inability to pay. The Van Dyke ATC provides two separate gender-specific programs, one for the men and the other for women. ³Tobacco-Free" means that tobacco products and related materials are not allowed on the grounds and that nicotine addiction is treated along with the other addictions. Referral: Accepted from the community agencies. Contact the Van Dyke ATC Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, and ask for Admissions. Support: OASAS, insurance, Medicaid, sliding fee.
DAıs Office, Courthouse Annex, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1494 E-mail: cayugada@co.cayuga.ny.us Mission: To support victims of crime. Services: Inform crime victims of their rights; to be notified of important judicial proceedings; to request an order of protection; to submit a victim impact statement; to recover property; to request restitution; and to file a compensation claim for unpaid medical bills or lost wages with the NYS Crime Victims Board. Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Carrie for more information. Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm Referral: Law enforcement, Courts, and Human Service agencies. Support: NYS Crime Victims Board
Human Services Coalition, c/o The United Way Office 17 E. Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-9743 • Fax: (315) 255-0119 Website: www.human-services.org E-mail:hsc@human-services.org Mission: To encourage and support volunteerism in Cayuga County utilizing the efficiencies of the web and the Coalitionıs website, www.human-services.org, and the wide distribution of the Human Service Directory. VOP is not intended to replace any existing volunteer program or process but its purpose is to enhance volunteer opportunities and availability system wide. Services: Organizations and/or individuals who have volunteer needs can list those needs on the Coalitionıs website and/or in the Human Services Directory which is published annually. Individuals and/or organizations who would like to provide a volunteer service can browse the available volunteer opportunities on the Coalitionıs website and/or in the Human Services Directory. Assistance offered to individuals who wish to volunteer to help them find an appropriate volunteer opportunity. Listing of volunteer opportunities along with the benefits of volunteer service are shared with schools, colleges, and organizations. Support: The Program has been made possible by the United Way of Cayuga County in collaboration with Cayuga Countyıs Information Technology Department and funding from a Community Development Block Grant via the City of Auburn, Office of Planning and Economic Development and the Verizon Foundation.
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