Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

Mentoring for children ages 6-14 with unmet needs for individual adult support and attention."Bigs" spend time weekly with "Littles" to help them discover strengths, develop social skills and explore Tompkins County opportunities for children.Weekend programs during fall and spring semesters provide activities for children with "Bigs" and those waiting for one.

In the Family Development program, volunteer mentors are matched with families in crisis to provide support, resources and training. They are trained to help families recognize their strengths, the opportunities available to them, and to set goals that pave the way toward self-reliance. Mentors have up-to-date information and resources regarding employment, child care, and health insurance, transportation, food stamps and housing.

Provides a positive mentoring relationship with a caring adult for at-risk youth.

In the Family Development program, volunteer mentors are matched with families in crisis to provide support, resources and training. They are trained to help families recognize their strengths, the opportunities available to them, and to set goals that pave the way toward self-reliance. Mentors have up-to-date information and resources regarding employment, child care, and health insurance, transportation, food stamps and housing.

Provides age-appropriate experiences and activities to youth that include: individualized, group and family counseling, enrichment activities, youth issue workshops, self-esteem development, targeted mentoring, and family enrichment programs.

Coronavirus Update as of 3/18:YWCA Cortland will close its main facility and all programs to the public at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 until further notice. Its Aid to Victims of Violence (AVV) program will continue to provide critical services by appointment only unless in an emergency. The Crisis Hotline (607-756-6363 or 1-800-336-9622), will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as usual. Families in the Bridges for Kids program should feel free to contact Mindy Gardner, YWCA's Mentoring Director, by email at bridges@cortlandywca.org if they are experiencing needs in the home Mentoring program for children, ages 5-12, living in stressful home situations. Trained adult volunteers and matched with a child; the pair meets once a week for enrichment experiences to help build self-esteem and resiliency skills.Activities range from playing a board game to miniature golfing to cooking a nutritious lunch. There are also monthly group activities open to all families of enrolled children.

A 16 week empowerment class to assist participants with charting a path to self-sufficiency. Participants are matched with mentors to help them reach their goals.

In the Family Development program, volunteer mentors are matched with families in crisis to provide support, resources and training. They are trained to help families recognize their strengths, the opportunities available to them, and to set goals that pave the way toward self-reliance. Mentors have up-to-date information and resources regarding employment, child care, and health insurance, transportation, food stamps and housing.

* Gives information and support to men in Monroe County Jail before and after they leave.

Offers individuals the opportunity to self-direct and control their services with the help of an advocate.

A 16 week empowerment class to assist participants with charting a path to self-sufficiency. Participants are matched with mentors to help them reach their goals.

Matches volunteers to youth, adults, seniors receiving mental health service in Herkimer and Oneida counties. Provides skill building and goal management for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Offers one-on-one supportive meet-ups as well as telephone and email support to individuals.

* Provides information and services for youth and families in the following areas: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Job Readiness Program. Advocacy - Youth & Families. Crisis Counseling Referral. General Counseling Referral. Independent Living Program. Runaway Homeless Youth Program. Substance Abuse Services Referral.

Matches children ages 8 to 15 years with with an adult for one-to-one friendship relationships.

In the Family Development program, volunteer mentors are matched with families in crisis to provide support, resources and training. They are trained to help families recognize their strengths, the opportunities available to them, and to set goals that pave the way toward self-reliance. Mentors have up-to-date information and resources regarding employment, child care, and health insurance, transportation, food stamps and housing.

Offers trained community volunteers an opportunity to provide friendship, support and guidance to an adult or child within the community that has been diagnosed with a mental illness for a few hours every month by participating in activities that both parties enjoy.

* Offers youth in Rome and Utica opportunities to build their self-confidence, reduce negative social behaviors, increase connectedness to self, home and community, increase employability, and provide community services through an adult mentor.

Offers self-administered pregnancy tests and referral for onsite ultrasound, counseling and emotional support, advocacy and support to pregnant women; mentoring programs for expectant moms, happy parents, and healthy relationships; provision of maternity and baby clothes; baby supplies; adoption referrals and parenting mentoring. Post-abortion care.

Offers seniors 55+ yrs the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. Volunteers serve 5-40 hrs/wk in schools, day care centers and Head Start programs located throughout Broome County.

Recruits, screens, trains and supports community members who are matched with identified at-risk youth for at least one year. Program participants make a significant commitment of time and energy to develop relationships devoted to personal, academic or career development, and social, athletic or artistic growth. Offers comprehensive services to the at-risk youth's family.

Provides educational, recreational, and self-sufficiency programming for residents and the nearby community. Facility has a 226-seat theater, banquet hall, gymnasium, locker room, multi-purpose rooms, commercial kitchen, library, and computer training lab. Programs include: ATTAIN Lab computer classes including Microsoft Office, fundamentals of email and the internet, interview skills, resume building, employment counseling, Healthy Cooking Classes, After School Program, Kids Cafe provides after school meals for children and youth in grades K-12 which runs from September - June, "Livin' Large" tutorial program, mentoring program, youth leadership program, "Let's Talk" Teen Girls Program, and many other social, educational, and recreational activities. Offers a Thanksgiving dinner, take-out only. #afterschool

Provides services to assist individuals with their return to mainstream society during the process of their release or after having been released from prison. Assistance includes group counseling, job referrals, enrollment in an educational program, assistance applying for food stamps and Medicaid, and supportive living housing. Also provides court advocacy for individuals who are mandated by the court to attend one of BTB's programs, as well as those individuals who voluntarily enroll in the BTB program and/or are also involved in the court (have been charged with a crime). Collaborates with many agencies to provide referrals and linkages to services that are mandated by parole and/or the court. Provides mentoring to men, women, and youth. A mentor is assigned to each individual and he or she provides assistance navigating whatever issues are confronting the individual's life. Operates supportive housing facilities for individuals who are clean and sober. Inpatient and outpatient services available. Length of program varies. ##REENTRY##

Provides tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, college experiences, cultural and other enrichment activities, and community service.

Represents a cooperative effort between the Suffolk County Community College and the Longwood Central School District, governmental agencies and business and industry to provide a unique, comprehensive and supportive environment for students for students who may be at risk of dropping out of school. LPP is funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department. The Liberty Partnerships Program serves those students in grades 7-12 who may not be reaching their academic potential by providing academic services that will improve their ability to complete high school and successfully enter postsecondary education or the workforce. LPP students who are juniors and seniors are also eligible to enroll in a two-semester program that leads successful students to one college credit upon completion. This offering contains a one-semester non-credit course that focuses on reading, writing, study skills, critical thinking and computer skills. The second semester course exposes students to topics of interest to college students and enhances their basic research skills. Additional credit-bearing courses are offered to students who successfully complete this sequence. LPP Program Services include: College preparatory coursework; Suffolk County Community College Seminar (leads to 1.0 college credits); LPP club and newsletter; Team building experiences; Cultural enrichment activities and field trips; Counseling; Tutoring and college placement test; ACT/SAT preparation classes; Regents review sessions; Student and parent leadership sessions and Workforce preparation which includes visits to and internships with business, industry and local colleges. For further information, contact Elizabeth Altman at (631) 451-4109 or Hagar Ali at (631) 451-4042.