Speak one-on-one with a blood cancer Information Specialist who can assist you through blood cancer treatment, and financial and social challenges, and give up-to-date disease treatment and support information.

Works in communities throughout the state to: improve health care provide quality education and after-school programs advocate for fair pay lobby for Social Security and a federal budget reflecting the group's values and priorities and encourage election reform

Offers tips for seniors and their loved ones to avoid fraud and abuse. Speakers are available to educate the public about issues like consumer frauds, senior scams, internet safety, civil and labor rights.Please report suspected neglect or abuse of nursing home residents to the NYS Department of Health Nursing Home Complaint hotline 888-201-4563 and to the Attorney General's Office at 800-771-7755. Suspected abuse can also be reported online through a form.

Provides legal services, advice and assistance to persons receiving care or alleged to be in need of care at inpatient and community based facilities for individuals with mental disabilities.

Provides advocacy to low-income consumers with utility issues and assists with getting help for common problems like denials of service, shutoffs, billing and service quality complaints, improving affordability through low income rates and energy efficiency programs, and receiving assistance to pay utility bills.No Financial Assistance

Consumer advocates available to talk with consumers having difficulties with mental health system or needing help connecting to services in community or who just like to talk with someone who may have had similar experiences.

Helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in upstate New York build and sustain healthy families through support, advocacy, information and access to community and sensitive health care and services.Current programs and service: network of LGBTQ-led families offering support, education and a sense of community to adults and children educational programs for LGBTQ parents and aspiring parents resources for LGBTQ families to help create better health outcomes for adults and children programs and information on LGBTQ families and parenting to improve cultural competency of educators and health and human service professionals. individual assistance and referral, websites, regional parent discussion listserves, quarterly newsletters, email news online searchable database of 500+ welcoming community resources and health and human service providers. educating and empowering LGBTQ parents to be advocates for their families and speaking for LGBTQ families in schools, the media, the community and government

Works toward the goals of countering and reducing hatred by fighting Anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry here and abroad, combating international terrorism, probing the roots of hatred, advocating before congress, aiding victims of bigotry, developing educational programs, and serving as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement, and the general public.

Seeks to end animal cruelty and suffering by tackling issues for all animals' well-being. Pet overpopulation is a main thrust of American Humane Association's work. Assists animal shelters across the nation, rescues animals during natural disasters, provides humane education, protects animals in film and addresses legislative issues in Washington, DC.

Provides assistance for day laborers by coordinating sites, advocating for worker rights, mediating for unpaid wages and assisting with unemployment applications.OSHA Trainings

Assists participants of NYS Long Term Care (MLTC) Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) and Long Term Support Services (LISS) in managed care programs. Services include training and education, information and advice to caregivers and advocates, advocacy, and legal representation.

* 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.

Focuses on four key area: diminishing role of race in the criminal justice system. increasing fairness and African-American participation in all aspects of economic life. increasing equity in education and eliminating tolerance for schools that fail students. achieving full African-American civic engagement and participation in the democratic process.

* Develops a comprehensive county plan for mental health, developmental disability, and alcohol/substance abuse services. * Allocates funding to local agencies based on community priorities, treatment outcomes, and program performance.* Ensures coordination of services across levels of care and among community providers.* Assists in the systematic change to provide person/family-centered, strength-based, culturally competent, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based services.

Works to enact positive changes for people with disabilities at the local, state and federal level as part of the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network (SSAN). The SSAN is a strong voice on issues, policies, regulations and legislation that affect people with disabilities. The SSAN also works to increase awareness of disability issues and the independent living movement.

* Helps with many things, such as:Setting goals. Money help, SNAP, rental aid, and Social Security. Training for jobs and finding jobs. Health care, Medicaid, and finding doctors. Helping with housing, finding a home and speaking to landlords. Becoming a US citizen. Legal help, going to court and speaking to lawyers. Wellness Assistance. Assistance reading and understanding important papers.

Works with agencies to bring services to rural area. Center for information and application to Food Stamps, Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, EPIC, HEAP, and Access to Independence (services for persons with handicaps), Office of the Aging and Family Counseling of Cortland.