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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & CHARITIES

Hope for Heather
Address: PO Box 2208, Liverpool,NY 13089
Contact: Frieda Weeks, frieda@hopeforheather.org
Website: http://www.hopeforheather.org
A not for profit organization dedicated to raising funds for ovarian cancer research,education, and community outreach. On-going community events are held to raise awareness, disribute literature and raise money for ovarian cancer research. Named in memory of Liverpool native Heather Weeks, who lost her battle with cancer at age 24 in 2008.

Syracuse United Neighbors
Address: 1540 S. Salina St, Syracuse
Contact: Mercedes, Phil, or Rich
Website: http://sunaction.wordpress.com
Syracuse United Neighbors is a grassroots non-profit organization that has been around over 30 years that deals with low income families on many issues. There are monthly meetings held for Southside @ Beauchamp Library 2nd Tuesday 6:30pm, Southwest Side Brady Faith Ctr 7:00pm, Near Westside 3rd Monday 7pm Brown Memorial Church, Skunk City 3rd Wednesday 6;30pm @ Mundy Library. We deal with home purchasing, red-lining by insurance and foreclosures on home. We have the police at each monthly meeting to address concerns in our community.

Mary Nelson's Youth Day Foundation C/O Mary Nelson's Youth/Community Center
Address: 2849 S Salina Street
Contact: Mary Nelson
Website: www.youthdaybarbecue.com
Mary Nelson's Youth/Community Center offers several programs for our youths, and their families, senior citizens programs. The program that we offer are in a safe, nurturing and developemental appropriate environment, in which includes: homework assistance/tutoring, nurtrition/cookling career exploration, dance sewing, arts and crafts, book clubs, computer skills. We also offer FREE Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

American Red Cross Community Ambassador's Program
Address: 220 Herald Place
Contact: Deborah Willis
www.syrarc.org
Community Ambassadors on the Southside and Near Westside of Syracuse provide Disaster Preparedness workshops, set up CPR/AED and First Aid Classes and Babysitter's Training for youth 11-15 years old.

It's About Childhood & Family, Inc.
PO Box 281 Jamesville NY 13078
Contact: 315-382-0541
Website: www.iacaf.org www.innerwealth.org
Non-profit organization providing mental health and wellness support for children and families. We believe that children should not be defined by labels, but instead by their inner strength and character. Families can 'pay' for some services by volunteering back into their community.

Christ Community Church
3644 Warners Road, Syracuse, NY 13031
Contact: Church office: 315-468-3500
Website: www.cccnaz.net
Vacation Bible School Ages 4 - 6th grade CROCODILE DOCK August 9 – 13 6:30pm - 8:30 PM Christ Community Church. Call 468-3500 to register your child or if you have any questions. Come and experience a five day adventure in the bayou. Bible stories, fun games, great music, tasting treats, and tons of laughter!

NORTH AREA MEALS ON WHEELS
Year around
@ 413 Church St., N. Syracuse, NY
A reminder that the North Area Meals on Wheels is continuing their year around bottle/can drive. With the summer holidays and picnics, please save the cans and bottles. Call Dave France 447-7658 for pick up or drop them off at the North Area Meals On Wheels' Facility, 413 Church St., N. Syracuse mornings Monday thru Friday.

WOMEN'S OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Summer Workshops
@ 901 James St., Syracuse, NY
Are you divorced, separated, widowed, a single mother or has your spouse been laid off? Do you now need to get a job because you have lost or are about to lose your primary source of support? Would you like to assess your skills and interests and learn more about the world of work? The Women's Opportunity Center offers on-going help with job employability, confidence building, communication workshops, computer classes and resume assistance. For more information on enrollment, call 446-0550.

HOSPICE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK
Recruiting Volunteers
@ 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool
Are you available to help someone in need for a few hours a week? Would you listen to someone tell their life story, read to people or run errands to help a Hospice family in need? Hospice patients need you. We’re searching for Volunteer Family Care Givers- people who are compassionate, dedicated, and wish to provide support to families and patients at the end-of-life. Our Volunteer Family Care Givers work with a professional Hospice team to help families care for their loved one at home, in residences or inpatient facilities. Family Care Givers serve as friendly visitors for patients who may be lonely or in need of a friend, provide a family time to rest, or help with light household chores. The next Volunteer Family Care Giver Training will be held for 8 consecutive Mondays beginning January 18, from 9:30 – Noon at Hospice of Central New York. To learn more about Family Care Giving, call Michel Devlin at 634-1100.

ROME & ONEIDA YMCA
Music Lessons for All Ages
@ 301 W Bloomfield St. Rome, NY 13440
@ 701 Seneca St. Oneida, NY 13421
The Oneida Family YMCA is now offering Guitar Lessons, Flute Choir, and African Drums for all ages. The YMCA is also offering Creative Moment classes for children ages 3-12 on Tuesday mornings. Also an Adult acting class, class held Sunday from 1:00-2:30pm. For more information on the Y music program times, fees and session dates, visit the website at www.ymcatrivalley.org under the Programs menu.

ROME & ONEIDA YMCA
Annual Basketball Tournament
@ 701 Seneca St. Oneida, NY 13421

Matthew Moore, Program Director of the Oneida YMCA, has announced the upcoming basketball tournament at the Oneida YMCA. The tournament will be held February 19^th, 20^th, and 21^st. The tournament is now called “Kids Need Heroes Basketball Tournament”. This name corresponds with the Kids Need Heroes fund raising campaign. The goal of Kids Need Heroes is to provide scholarship funding for families and children to become a part of the Oneida YMCA family. The format is a 3 day tournament in which every team is guaranteed 3 games. The entrance fee is $300 per team and $275 per team for clubs that enter 6 or more teams. The registration deadline will be February 12^th. This tournament is for boys and girls in grades 3^rd through 12^th. Last year we had over 70 teams and brought in over 3,000 people into the Oneida community. This is a great event for the community and we are looking forward to it! If you have any questions about the event please contact Matthew Moore at 363-7788 ex 227.

The Oneida YMCA serves nearly 2,500 members in the Mohawk, Oneida, and Stockbridge Valleys. The Oneida YMCA offers a variety of programs and services to people of all ages: infants, teens, adults, seniors and families. Our facilities are clean, comfortable, and include state-of-the-art equipment and friendly, qualified staff members. We offer our community many different innovative programs including: youth sports, adult sports, swimming lessons, adult water exercise, wellness and strength training classes, aerobics, yoga, summer camps, school-aged child care, senior social adult day care, special events, and much more. For membership information, contact Oneida Branch Director Gary Fahey at (315)363-7788 x 224.

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