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  • Adult Education Programs

    Classes Include:

    Animal Science

    Automotive Technology

    Carpentry & Construction

    Collision Repair Technology

    Cosmetology

    Criminal Justice

    Culinary Arts

    Early Childhood Education/Human Services

    Heavy Equipment Operation

    Media Communications Technology

    Medical Assisting

    Medical Professions

    Natural Resources

    Power Equipment Technology

    Product Design & Manufacturing

    Pre-Engineering/CADD

    Welding/Metal Fabrication

    Art

    CDL Class A & B Licenses

    5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

    Point & Insurance Reduction Course

    High School Equivalency Diploma

    Health Occupation

    *Please call 716-376-8264 for more information.

    *Please Note: Classes may not be available at all centers.

    Provider:Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
    Provider Address:1825 Windfall Road, Cattaraugus, Olean, NY, 14760-
    Telephone:(716)-376-8264
    42.08
    -78.43
    Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
    /providers/cattaraugus-allegany-boces-903489
  • Citizen Action of New York

    Citizen Action of New York is a grassroots membership organization taking on big issues that are at the center of transforming society. Issues like: quality education and after-school programs, guaranteed quality, affordable health care, public financing of election campaigns, dismantling racism and promoting racial justice, a more progressive tax system.

    Provider:Citizen Action of New York
    Provider Address:477 State Street, Broome, Binghamton, NY, 13901
    Telephone:(607) 723-0110
    42.1
    -75.91
    Citizen Action of New York
    /providers/citizen-action-of-new-york-sofabrooap52
  • Education Advocacy

    Educational Advocacy offers parents, caregivers and school districts the understanding regarding special education plans (ex. 504 or Individualized Educational Plan - IEP) and how a youth/young adult can utilize their plan to assist in succeeding while attending P-12 Education.

    Provider:Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL)
    Provider Address:3108 Main Street, Erie, Buffalo, NY, 14214
    Telephone:(716)-836-0822
    42.88
    -78.85
    Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL)
    /providers/western-new-york-independent-living-wnyil-sofa-ag-435680
  • SAGE VETS

    NYS program for LGBTQ Military Veterans to access benefits and improve their overall health and wellness. Advocacy is provided for all LGBTQ Veterans.

    Provider:SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ Elders
    Provider Address:SAGE National Headquarters, 305 7th Ave, 15th Floor, New York, New York, NY, 10001
    Telephone:(212)-741-2247
    40.71
    -73.99
    SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ Elders
    /providers/sage-advocacy-services-for-lgbtq-elders-904416
  • Community Building in Action

    Programs include:

    Community Building In Action (CBA) is a federally-funded program that serves as a liaison between the City of Rochester, neighborhood business associations, and neighborhood groups to improve the business environment in the northeast quadrant. Provide training and services which allow individuals and resident groups to shape their environments and take a greater role in their community.

    Provider:Action for a Better Community
    Provider Address:550 E. Main Street, Monroe, Rochester, NY, 14604-
    Telephone:(585)-325-5116
    43.16
    -77.61
    Action for a Better Community
    /providers/action-for-a-better-community-900374
  • Cultural Heritage Groups

    The Chinese Community Center (CCC) is a resource center for the members of the Chinese American community and those who are interested in Chinese culture and language. The mission of the CCC is to foster and enhance the sense of friendship and unity among its community through the cultural and educational programs that we offer and through community service.

    The goals of our organization are:

    *to promote understanding and appreciation of the Chinese heritage that is unique, defining, and precious

    *to help and encourage our members to integrate and assimilate with mainstream culture.

    *to actively participate in community service and become an integral part of the Capital District's constituency makeup.

    Provider:Chinese Community Center
    Provider Address:Chinese Community Center, 11 Avis Drive, Albany, Latham, NY, 12110
    Telephone:518-783-2163
    42.74
    -73.74
    Chinese Community Center
    /providers/chinese-community-center-sofarensap237
  • Housing Counseling

    TAP: A PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    TAP provides design, architectural, planning and graphic assistance to low and moderate income individuals and non-profit organizations. TAP disseminates information on programs instituted for the benefit of the targeted population and acts as advocate for such persons on planning decisions.

    TAP’s activities are focused on the city of Troy, although projects have been undertaken in surrounding locations.

    HOUSING DESIGN

    TAP assists non profit agencies with a wide variety of special needs housing including homeless prevention, affordable housing, residential treatment programs, shelters and income eligible subsidized apartments.

    TAP prepares building permit drawings for homeowners and zoning and planning applications for proposed projects.

    DESIGN ASSISTANCE

    TAP provides appropriate rehabilitation advice to applicants in historic districts and to educate the public on historic preservation issues.

    PUBLIC INTEREST ADVOCACY

    TAP prepares reports, presentations, workshops and special events aimed at promoting architectural preservation, design quality, energy conservation, fair housing and removal of architectural barriers.

    ASSISTANCE TO NON PROFIT CORPORATIONS

    TAP has provided design services on offices, classrooms, day-care centers, museums, arts centers and community centers, as well as maintenance and repair projects for religious organizations.

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    Provider:Troy Architectural Program (TAP)
    Provider Address:Troy Architectural Program (TAP), 210 River Street, Rensselaer, Troy, NY, 12180-
    Telephone:518-274-3050
    Website:www.tapinc.org
    42.73
    -73.67
    Troy Architectural Program (TAP)
    /providers/troy-architectural-program-tap-sofarensap189
  • Advocacy

    Non-profit organization that works to improve housing conditions, both in terms of physical housing conditions and in terms of tenant’s rights for security and equity. Maximum limit is $200.

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    Provider:United Tenants of Albany
    Provider Address:United Tenants of Albany, 33 Clinton Ave, Albany, ALBANY, NY, 12207-
    Telephone:(518)-436-8997
    42.66
    -73.79
    United Tenants of Albany
    /providers/united-tenants-of-albany-200
  • Advocacy Program

    The Family Resource Network assists parents with questions they might have regarding their child's special education program and Individualized Education Plan.

    Provider:Family Resource Network
    Provider Address:46 Oneida St., Otsego, Oneonta, NY, 13820-
    42.45
    -75.06
    Family Resource Network
    /providers/family-resource-network-44
  • Forensics Program

    The term forensics is used to identify services that are directly related to the Courts and Criminal Justice system.

    Inmate Counseling and Psychiatric services.

    Sex Offender Assessments.

    Sex Offender Group Treatment.

    Court Ordered Mental Health Evaluations.

    Discharge Planning.

    Case Management Services.

    Provider:Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services
    Provider Address:1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4308, Cattaraugus, Olean, NY, 14760
    Telephone:(716)-701-3305
    42.08
    -78.43
    Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services
    /providers/cattaraugus-county-department-of-community-services-sofa-ag-406068
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