The League of Women Voters provides assistance related to voter registration, candidate debates and distribution of non partisan election information

Our Housing Locating & Advocacy Program can help you find accessible housing and protect your housing rights.

We provide support and assistance with:

•Finding accessible housing in the community

•Housing discrimination

•Landlords who are not willing to accept your service or companion animal

•Referrals to community programs

•Requesting accessibility modifications in your apartment

Am I eligible?

Our Housing Locating & Advocacy Program is free and open to people of all ages who have any type of disability.

If you have any questions, free free to contact us to learn more.

The Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition

The Chemung County Health Department is the lead agency for the Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition (STTAC).

The Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition (STTAC) is a community partnership grant-funded by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Tobacco Control (BTC). STTAC is made up of two main components, Community Engagement and Reality Check. These components work together, seeking to build healthier communities through tobacco-free living in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties. We have several initiatives and efforts to help us work towards our goal of bettering lives and communities.

The Delaware County Senior Council, comprised of representatives from Senior Clubs throughout the county, serves as an important link between the county's elder citizens and the Office for the Aging. The Council meets at 12:30 p.m., the 2nd Monday of every month at The First Presbyterian Church, Clinton Street Delhi, NY. All Seniors are always welcome to attend. For further information contact John Hampel, President at 607-363-7303.

The Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC), operates an Education Advocacy Program, which provides information about education-related laws and regulations, the Committees on Special Education, Individual Education Plans, and much more. It assists parents to understand their children?s rights and can advocate with them at CSE and other meetings.

Provides newsletters, training opportunites, and provides information and services from national agencies to individual children and their families.

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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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.

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.

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), administers vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs. Provides services to assist eligilble individuals with disabilities to obtain employment.