Boys and Girls Club Boys & Girls Clubs of America started in 1860 by several women in Hartford, Conn.

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1 Agri- Business Child Development (ABCD) Since 1946, Agri- Business Child Development (ABCD) has been committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education and social services to farm worker and other eligible families across New York State. As a non- profit provider of high quality culturally and linguistically diverse child development services for infants, toddlers and pre- schoolers, Agri- Business Child Development ensures that each child receives comprehensive educational, health and social services. Contact Person: Andrea Cristani, Lorena Segura Phone: (315) Fax: (315) genevedc@rochester.rr.com; genevfsc@rochester.rr.com Address: 5 Goodman St. Geneva, NY Website: 0Fact%20Sheet% pdf American Red Cross of the Finger Lakes Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. Contact Phone: Fax: Address: 1 Franklin Square Geneva, NY Website: Big Brothers and Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. The organization has been a leader in one- to- one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. Contact Person: Berta Bennett Phone: (315) Fax: bbenett@bbbsr.org Address: 37 South Washington St. Rochester NY Website: Boys and Girls Club Boys & Girls Clubs of America started in 1860 by several women in Hartford, Conn.

2 That wanted to provide alternative activities for male youth that were positive and engaging to prevent boys from roaming the streets. Now the program serves both girls and boys by providing services such as after school activities, mentoring, tutoring, etc. Contact Person: Chris Lavin Phone: (315) Fax: (315) Address: 1 Goodman St. Geneva, NY Website: Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes Since 1982 Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes has served Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Cayuga counties by providing quality human service programs and by advocating for social justice. We work with faith communities, government, elected officials, business leaders, and other human service organizations to meet human needs and effect public policy that addresses the needs of all people. Contact Person: Ellen Wayne Phone: (315) Fax: (315) etwayne@dor.org Address: 94 Exchange St. Geneva, NY Website: Center for Concern The Center for Concern meets the specific needs of disadvantaged people by operation of a store front that sales low- priced used clothing, furniture, and appliances. There is also a food pantry for families in need of immediate food assistance. Contact Person: Cheryl Toor Phone: (315) Fax: (315) cht4701@yahoo.com Address: 58 Avenue D Geneva, NY Website: Child and Family Resource Center Child and Family Resources is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible programs that enhance and support the education of parents, caregivers, and child care providers, as well as encourage the highest quality of care and positive learning experiences for young children. Contact Person: Dawn Waite Phone: (315) ext. 203 Fax: (315) dawn.waite@cfresources.org Address: 41 Lewis St., Suite 103 Geneva, NY Website:

3 Community Lunch Program The Geneva Community Lunch Program is sponsored by the Geneva Interfaith Council and is administered by the Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes. Community volunteers staff it. Hours: The program provides a free, hot meal to anyone in need, Monday through Friday, beginning at 11:45 a.m. Contact Person: Stu Einstein Phone: Address: First United Methodist Church, 340 S. Main St., Geneva NY mailto:seinstein@dor.org Website: program/ Court Watch The Court Watch project, created and overseen by the League of Women Voters, sends monitors into local courtrooms to observe proceedings. In its publication Eye on the Courts, which appears three times a year, the monitors provide comments about what they have witnessed, offer an impartial assessment of local courts' operation, and advocate for a fair and equitable justice system. Contact Person: Len DeFrancesco Phone: Website: Discovery Playground To provide children with interdisciplinary academic enrichment opportunities that enable children to experience discovery and creativity in ways that enhance their inquisitiveness, curiosity and confidence in a positive and safe environment. Contact Person: Linda Welle Phone: Website: Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes FCSFL operates multiple programs including Domestic Violence, Child Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment, Employee Assistance, Family Support, and Hispanic Youth. It helps individuals and families resolve problems such as parent- child conflicts, marital difficulties, depression, low self- esteem, family violence, communication barriers and work- related stress. Contact Person: Barbara Pierce- Morrow Phone: (315) Fax: (315) bpierce- morrow@fcsfl.org; familycounseling@fcsfl.org Address: 671 S. Exchange St. Geneva, NY Website: Finger Lakes Heath A multi- institutional health system that provides a full range of acute and long- term care

4 health services to residents of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Acute and long- term care services are provided on three campuses located in Ontario, Seneca and Yates Counties. Primary care services are provided in Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties. Contact Person: Lara Turbide Phone: (315) Fax: N/A Address: 196 North St. Geneva, NY Website: Geneva Headstart Created in 1965, Head Start is the most successful, longest- running, national school readiness program in the United States. It provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low- income children and their families. Nearly 25 million pre- school aged children have benefited from Head Start. Contact Person: Karissa Schutt Phone: (315) Fax: (315) Address: 400 W. North St. Geneva, NY Website: Geneva Lakefront Childcare Childcare assistance program targeted towards working families in Geneva. The center provides infant care, school age care, 3 preschool classes, and 2 toddler classes. Contact Person: Stacey Haust Phone: (315) Fax: (315) shaustglcc@verizon.net Address: 61 Elizabeth Blackwell St. Geneva, NY Website: Geneva Public Library City public library of Geneva that provides free access to books, computers and other educational resources. Contact Person: Chris Finger Phone: (315) Fax: (315) cfinger@pls- net.org Address: 244 Main St. Geneva, Website:

5 Hillside Children s Center Hillside Children s Center is a provider of care for youth and families with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, or life- circumstance challenges. HCC offers mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, special education, safety net, and developmental disabilities services to children and families throughout Central and Western New York.Comprehensive pediatric, psychiatric, and medical consultation and coordination services are also provided.hcc services are customized based on the strengths and needs of individual youth, families, and communities. Contact Person: Mike Carroll Phone: mcarroll@hillside.com Website: Salvation Army The Salvation Army is a religious organization that provides multiple social/economic services to families in need, regardless of their religious affiliation. The organization provides disaster relief, prison rehabilitation, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, elderly services, recreation programs, and resources for people that are victims of human trafficking. Contact Person: Nydia Martinez Phone: (315) Fax: (315) nydia.martinez@use.salvation.org Address: 41 North St. Geneva, NY Website: St. Peter s Neighbor s Night The people of St. Peter's opened their doors in 1987 to reach out to the children in its neighborhood by beginning "Neighbors' Night." This outreach ministry happens on Wednesday evenings from October through May (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) and welcomes children who are currently enrolled in grades K - 8. The program includes a Bible Story, Songs, Supper, Arts & Crafts and Games. Contact Person: Sue Adams Phone: (315) Fax: (315) jimandsueadams@gmail.com Website: Success for Geneva s Children The purpose of Success for Geneva's Children is to mobilize the Geneva Community to improve the health and well being of children (birth to 12 years) and their families. Success seeks to build effective interventions and supports for children and families knowing that such things have profound and long lasting beneficial impacts on the individual child his/her family and the community.

6 Contact Person: Jim Gerling Phone: (315) Fax: N/A Address: 535 Castle Street Geneva, NY Website: N/A UGCollective The UG Collective is a volunteer network that acts as a liaison between artists and the community. We facilitate collaboration between artists and businesses so that each become reliable resources to enhance, support and promote each other. Contact Person: Pablo Falvru Phone: mailto:ugartist@gmail.com Website: United Way of Ontario County United Way is a non- for- profit organization dedicated to creating long- lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local issues. Common focus areas include helping children and youth achieve their potential, promoting financial stability and independence, and improving people s health. The goal of the organization is to create long- lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems. Contact Person: Elaine Pufnock Phone: Fax: Elaine.pufnock@uwrochester.org Address: 5294 Parkside Dr., Suite 440, Canandaigua Website: