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Ability in Bloom
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ability-in-bloomAbility in Bloom is a dynamic, horticulture-based social enterprise of Challenge Workforce Solutions. Through a partnership with Take Your Pick Flower Farm, they provide jobs within their CSA for a committed group of adults and teenagers with disabilities and other barriers to employment. They provide an opportunity to cultivate work skills and self-reliance.
950 Danby Rd, Ithaca https://challengeworkforcesolutions.org/abilityinbloom/ (607) 227-9900 glenr@aboutchallenge.orgAlternatives Federal Credit Union
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/alternatives-federal-credit-unionAlternatives Federal Credit Union is a community development credit union offering a combination of a traditional member-driven credit union and a not-for-profit community development organization services. They offer traditional deposit and loan services as well as financial education, small business networking, and free tax preparation for low income people.
125 N Fulton St, Ithaca http://www.alternatives.org (607) 273-4611 afcu@alternatives.orgAnimal Rights Rochester, Inc
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/animal-rights-rochester,-incAnimal Rights Rochester supports animal rights and the vegan ethic in the Rochester, N.Y. area by educating the public about AR philosophy and specific animal issues, raising awareness of and expressing dissent against examples of exploitation and abuse, and supporting the advocacy community.
Rochester, NY https://arroc.org/ (585) 445-3599ArtRage Gallery
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/artrage-galleryArtRage Gallery is committed to breaking down the art world’s boundaries about who is welcome. They believe that everyone has the right to art and that art is essential to building an open, just world. Their vision for change is one that creates a community of open-minded, tolerant individuals with an appreciation for the inclusion of art in everyday life. They offer the community an experience that encourages the breakdown of boundaries so that people can see themselves in the work and then in one another. They exhibit art that cultivates critical thinking skills; leading to question the power structures that exist in society and to imagine other ways of life.
505 Hawley Ave, Syracuse http://artragegallery.org/ (315) 218-5711 info@artragegallery.orgBinghamton University Sustainable Communities Masters Degree Program
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/binghamton-university-sustainable-communities-masters-degree-programA versatile program in a growing field, the Sustainable Communities program integrates environmental protection, economic vitality and social equity to solve the challenges of communities around the world. Their unique, interdisciplinary two-year program connects students to departments all over the university to ensure professional education across the broad pillars of sustainability.
67 Washington St, Binghamton https://www.binghamton.edu/sustainable-communities/index.html (607) 777-9184 ghomsy@binghamton.eduBioscience Resource Project
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/bioscience-resource-projectThe Bioscience Resource Project provides scientific and intellectual resources for a healthy future. It publishes Independent Science News, a media service devoted to food and agriculture, and their impacts on health and the environment. It also offers resources for scientists and educators and internships and training for students. Through its innovative scientific journalism and original biosafety review articles, the project provides unique and revealing perspectives on issues that are fundamental to the survival of people and the planet. The project does not accept advertising or corporate funding and is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. It is completely dependent on individual donations.
Ithaca, NY https://bioscienceresource.org/ (607) 319-0279Broome County Peace Action
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/broome-county-peace-actionBroome County Peace Action is dedicated to the abolishing of nuclear weapons, constructing a world of peace and justice, and eliminating militarism as a method of resolving conflict. This it hopes to accomplish through education of the public and those in government responsible for our national and foreign policy. Broome County Peace Action is one of the local chapters in 30 states affiliated with “Peace Action,” the largest national grassroots-based peace organization in the United States.
17 Main St, Binghamton http://bcpeaceaction.org/ (607) 797-9126 twolcott@stny.rr.comBroome-Tioga Green Party
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/broome-tioga-green-partyThe Green Party of New York State is a ballot status party in New York State. Committed to ecology, social justice grassroots democracy and non-violence, Greens are renewing democracy in the United States through community-based organizing without the support of corporate donors. Whether the issue is universal health care, corporate globalization, alternative energy, election reform or decent, living wages for workers, Greens have the courage and independence necessary to take on the powerful corporate interests opposed to reform. The Broome-Tioga Green Party promotes green politics, specifically environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice, participatory, grassroots democracy, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, anti-war, anti-racism, and ecosocialism.
17 Main St, Binghamton https://www.facebook.com/broometiogagreens/ (607) 238-6879 sproutr15@gmail.comBuilding Bridges Initiative
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/-building-bridges-initiativeThe Building Bridges Initiative is a project of several local organizations that identifies equity as the preferred driver of both economic development and ecological sustainability, and prioritizes jobs for low-income people both in the city and in rural towns. The ultimate goals are eliminating structural poverty and racism, creating a local economy that works for everyone, and protecting the ecosystems that sustain the region.
Ithaca, NY 14850 https://buildingbridgestompkins.org/Business Leaders of Colors
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/business-leaders-of-colorsThe Business Leaders of Color (BLoC) is a member-based organization whose mission is to support business leaders and work towards equity in the arena of economic opportunity, integrity, and growth.
126 E State St, Ithaca https://www.businessleadersofcolors.com/ (607) 279-7835 gladys@businessleadersofcolors.comCayuga Climate Action
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cayuga-climate-actionCayuga Climate Action seeks to educate, advocate, and act on the climate crisis to protect and restore our lakes and lands. Their objectives are to restore Cayuga County’s biodiversity, transition communities to 100% renewable energy, foster recycling, composting, and waste education and reduction, and to align themselves and the county in a right relationship with the planet.
Phoenix Building Havana Room, 2 South Street https://www.facebook.com/cayugaclimateaction/ (248) 565-6272 cayugaclimateaction@gmail.comCayuga Lake Watershed Network
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cayuga-lake-watershed-networkThe Cayuga Lake Watershed Network identifies key threats to Cayuga Lake and its watershed, and it advocates for solutions that support a healthy environment and sustainable, vibrant communities. The Network offers two free community conferences for the public annually on water issues of concern at the north and south ends of the lake; publishes four newsletters each year; cooperates with other groups in shared events for the public, and educates/advocates for the protection of Cayuga Lake, its creeks, land and communities. The Network is a charitable nonprofit organization founded in 1997, today with over 400 members and an active Board of Directors.
170 Main St, Aurora http://www.cayugalake.org (607) 319-0475 steward@cayugalake.orgCayuga Nation of New York
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cayuga-nation-of-new-yorkThe Cayuga Nation focuses on Land Rights and Economic Development. The Nation continues to be challenged on its Treaty Rights and its established reservation. Its businesses also are challenged and are currently in litigation in New York State courts. The Nation has approximately 493 enrolled members who primarily live in Western New York, but also can be found throughout the United States. Land acquistion continues to be a primary focus within the Land Claim area both in Seneca and Cayuga counties. The Nation currently holds approximately 824 acres in its land portfolio inside the land claim.
Seneca Falls, NY 13148 http://www.cayuganation-nsn.gov/ (315) 568-0750Center for Sustainability and the Environment
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/center-for-sustainability-and-the-environmentThe Center for Sustainability and the Environment at Wells College has three distinct, yet highly-interconnected areas of focus: · Academics: The Center supports faculty interested in incorporating sustainability content in courses across disciplines and assists students and their faculty mentors to undertake sustainability-related research projects. · Operations: The Center works with operational units across campus to further develop the campus as a "living-learning" laboratory that reinforces and models the principles and practices of sustainability that students learn in their coursework. · Outreach: The Center serves as the hub for programs that engage the college community in co-creating a more sustainable campus environment.
170 Main St, Aurora https://www.wells.edu/sustainability (315) 364-3266 admissions@wells.eduCenter for Transformative Action
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/center-for-transformative-actionThe Center for Transformative Action is an alliance of individuals and organizations inspired by principles of nonviolence and committed to bold action for justice, sustainability, and peace. CTA supports change makers with the tools to build thriving, inclusive communities that work for everyone. They serve their projects, the public, and Cornell University by offering educational programs and strategic organizational resources.
548 College Ave, Ithaca http://www.centerfortransformativeaction.org/ (607) 255-6202 ctaoffice@cornell.eduCentral New York Labor Federation
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/central-new-york-labor-federationThe Central New York Area Labor Federation represents over 100,000 members of 200 local unions in eleven central New York counties: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins. Their mission is to improve the lives of working families -- to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to New York and the nation. They work to build a broad movement of New York workers by helping workers join and form unions, support workers as they bargain with employers to improve their living conditions and workplaces, as well as their communities, state, and nation, and strengthen the voice of working families at all levels of government and in a changing global economy.
615 West Genesee Street, Syracuse https://www.cnylabor.org/ (315) 422-3363 endy@cnylabor.orgChemung County Environmental Management Council
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/chemung-county-environmental-management-councilThe Chemung County Environmental Management Council (EMC) is a voluntary advisory board appointed by the county government. Its mission is two-fold: to advise county government; and two, to provide a liaison between the community and county government. Solution oriented, the Chemung County EMC strives to affect environmental improvement within the system. EMC programs often take the form of studies that provide recommended courses of action for decision makers.
425 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira http://www.chemungcountyny.gov/chemung_county_environmental_management_council/index.php (607) 734-4453Citizen Action of New York - Southern Tier Chapter
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/citizen-action-of-new-york---southern-tier-chapterCitizen Action of Binghamton is devoted to the fight for social equality, quality affordable health care for all, fair government through Voter Owned Elections, quality public education as a fundamental right, employment that pays a fair living wage, equity in social security, thwarting attempts to destroy our environment through hydrofracking, ending tax breaks for the affluent, and closing corporate tax loopholes.
477 State St, Binghamton https://www.facebook.com/CitizenActionSouthernTier (607) 723-0110 citizenactionst@gmail.comCitizens Campaign for the Environment
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/citizens-campaign-for-the-environmentCitizens Campaign for the Environment is a 120,000-member organization with offices in Syracuse, Farmingdale, Albany, and Buffalo in NY, and in Hamden, CT. CCE works to empower the public by providing members with opportunities to participate in the political process and thereby advance a strong environmental agenda. CCE engages in extensive education, research, lobbying and public outreach. One of their primary goals is to help citizens increase their influence and participation in important environmental campaigns, gaining a stronger voice in the development of public policies and legislative agendas. CCE's experienced program staff works to identify key environmental concerns in communities across New York State and Connecticut. By working with other organizations in diverse coalitions and through ongoing communication with local, state and federal elected officials and environmental and public health agencies, CCE has been successful in advancing programs that benefit the natural environment and public health. Their achievements through public involvement have resulted in greater awareness and protection of drinking water quality, preservation of open spaces, protection of beaches, bays, rivers, and Great Lakes waters, advancing renewable energy, and reductions in air and water pollutants.
2000 Teall Avenue, Syracuse https://www.citizenscampaign.org/ (315) 472-1339 syracuse@citizenscampaign.orgCitizens' Climate Lobby of Rochester
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/citizens-climate-lobby-of-rochesterCitizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization laser-focused on a specific piece of legislation and a proven strategy to gain its passage. They are working for the passage of Carbon Fee and Dividend, the climate change solution economists and climate scientists alike say is the “best first-step” to preventing the worst impacts of a warming world.
Rochester, New York 14623 https://www.facebook.com/CCLrochester/ (619) 437-7142 nyrochester@citizensclimatelobby.orgCity Roots Community Land Trust
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/city-roots-community-land-trustCity Roots Community Land Trust was founded in 2016 and works to establish and promote permanent affordability, development without displacement, and community wealth building within Rochester, NY.
1115 East Main Street, Rochester http://CityRootsCLT.org/ (585) 576-9900 info@cityrootsclt.orgCivic Ecology Lab
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/civic-ecology-labCivic Ecology Lab, located in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University, integrate research and public engagement to support stewardship, learning, and resilience in communities facing social and environmental stresses globally. Their members conduct engaged research and facilitate global online learning communities. They focus on the contributions of grassroots stewardship and education to climate mitigation, environmental enhancement, and individual and community health and well-being, and contribute to knowledge about the outcomes of, and interactions among, four components of a social-ecological system: They also focus on how small-scale stewardship and education efforts scale up to have broader impacts, including through applying research, institutional partnerships, and spread of behaviors in social networks. They also work in New York City, Puerto Rico, China, and other locations, integrating social equity and diversity with climate and environmental concerns.
Cornell University, Fernow Hall https://www.civicecology.org/ CivicEcology@cornell.eduCivic Ensemble
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/civic-ensembleCivic Ensemble creates theatre that explores and explodes the social, political, and cultural issues of our time. They bring audiences of different races, classes, and experiences together in a public forum on the American experiment.
127 Cleveland Avenue, Ithaca http://civicensemble.org/ (607) 241-0195 info@civicensemble.orgClimate Change Awareness and Action
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/climate-change-awareness-and-actionIt is imperative to increase awareness and spur action on climate change: to support fair and just public policies and legislation, to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, to support regenerative agriculture and conservation. Climate Change Awareness & Action (CCAA) was formed for the purpose of educating others and actively working towards reversing the anthropogenic climate disruption that threatens the earth. They are a local 350.org group based in Syracuse, NY. As a local group, they have access to invaluable resources, including training and networking opportunities, helpful documents for planning and education, access to discussion groups, access to early announcements for 350.org events, and more. CCAA was formed in 2015 by a group of volunteers who spent countless hours working to educate and push others to take action in the fight against climate change.
Syracuse, NY https://www.climatechange-action.com/ (315) 308-0846 cc.awareness.action@gmail.comClimate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/climate-solutions-accelerator-of-the-genesee-finger-lakes-regionThe Climate Solutions Accelerator is an inclusive, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and facilitating a large-scale climate mobilization in the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region.Their mission is to create a healthier, more equitable, and environmentally sustainable community by catalyzing local efforts to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and address the effects of climate change. Their vision is a thriving region on a healthy planet, achieved through bold, systemic climate solutions that promote prosperity and security for all.
758 South Avenue, Rochester http:// www.climategfl.org (585) 461-1023 hello@climategfl.orgCNY Solidarity Coalition
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cny-solidarity-coalitionCNY Solidarity Coalition is a grassroots coalition of organizations and individuals committed to tearing down the walls that divide and impoverish people, opposing any effort to register, detain, deport, or attack their neighbors, providing refuge for those in danger or need, and protecting water, air, and land. They aim to protect and fight alongside people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ people, the Muslim community, the Jewish community, women, people with disabilities, people with mental illness, the deaf community, teachers, scientists, environmentalists, and all other marginalized and oppressed groups and entities that are likely to be targeted in these uncertain times.
2013 East Genesee Street, Syracuse http://cnysolidarity.org/ cnysolidarity@gmail.comCoalition to Protect New York
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/coalition-to-protect-new-yorkWe envision a New York State where people have genuine governing authority to say NO to anything, such as fracking and related industrial activities, that will harm our health and welfare, our community, and the natural world it inhabits; and to say YES to that which we believe promotes the health and vibrancy of our land, our resources, and our selves. Stopping fracking and its infrastructure and related industrial activities is our primary initial battle and represents the many barriers we must overcome to achieve our vision. We are rural, urban, and suburban, and we live in Western, Central, and Southern Tier counties of New York State. We use public education, local ban laws, state law to make fracking a crime, and nonviolent creative action to foster our goals, which include Making Local Law.
904 N. Ketchumville Rd http://www.coalitiontoprotectnewyork.org (607) 657-2782 bobfinch57@gmail.comColor Brighton Green
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/color-brighton-greenThe mission of Color Brighton Green is to develop and implement coordinated programs that engage Brighton residents of all ages, educators, businesses and community organizations in individual and collective actions that protect and improve our environment. Their vision is of Brighton as a community where natural resource conservation is a central part of the culture of its residents, community organizations, businesses, and public and private institutions. A majority of citizens and businesses in Brighton take actions on an ongoing basis to reduce their use of nonrenewable energy and other resources, which ultimately improves the global environment.
829 South Winton Road, Rochester http://ColorBrightonGreen.org (585) 381-8817Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-cooperative-extension-of-steuben-countyThe mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. Extension staff and trained volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations. Their educators connect people with the information they need on topics such as commercial and consumer agriculture; nutrition and health; youth and families; finances; energy efficiency; economic and community development; and sustainable natural resources. CCE-Steuben is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization and is part of the Cooperative Extension land grant system, a partnership between County, State, and Federal governments that is administered in New York State through Cornell University. Each county's Cooperative Extension association is independent and works to serve the needs of the county in which it is located.
20 East Morris Street, Bath http://putknowledgetowork.org/ (607) 664-2300 steuben@cornell.eduCornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-cooperative-extension-of-tompkins-countyCornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County provides programs and information to Tompkins County residents on agriculture, horticulture, and the environment; nutrition and food safety; consumer and financial education; 4-H youth development; and family and community development.
615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca http://ccetompkins.org (607) 272-2292 tompkins@cornell.eduCornell Environmental Collaborative (ECO)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-environmental-collaborative-(eco)Cornell Environmental Collaborative was established in 2013. Our founders saw the redundancy and disorder among environmental groups on campus. In establishing ECO, the organizations are able to coordinate with each other in order to effectively promote environmental awareness to Cornell students. Our mission is to increase dialogue among environmental organizations and all other interested organizations; launch and uphold meaningful venues for reducing negative environmental impact; and provide opportunities for all students to gain knowledge and experience in relevant issues.
Cradit Farm Dr, Ithaca https://cornelleco.org/ (607) 255-6375 eco.cornell@gmail.comCornell Farmworker Program
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-farmworker-programThe Cornell Farmworker Program is dedicated to improving the living and working conditions of farmworkers and their families, and to seeking recognition for farmworkers' contributions to society and their acceptance and full participation in local communities. The Cornell Farmworker Program envisions a state and nation in which farmworkers receive equal protection under law, earn a living wage, live in comfortable housing, are safe and healthy, receive due respect as workers and as individuals, and participate fully in their communities.
Cornell University, Warren Hall https://cardi.cals.cornell.edu/programs/farmworker/ (607) 255-9510 cardi@cornell.eduDorothy Cotton Institute
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/dorothy-cotton-instituteThe Dorothy Cotton Institute is a project of the Center for Transformative Action. Its mission is to develop, nurture and train leaders for a global human rights movement, to build a network and community of civil and human rights leadership and to explore, share and promote practices that transform individuals and communities, opening new pathways to peace, justice and healing.
Ithaca, NY http://www.dorothycottoninstitute.org/ (607) 277-3401 info@dorothycottoninstitute.orgDurland Alternatives Library
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/durland-alternatives-libraryThe Alternatives Library is a small community library dedicated to alternative media and social/environmental justice. If it is not possible to come to the library, their materials are available through inter-library loan throughout the area served by the Finger Lakes Library System (FLLS). Programs include Prisoner Express distance learning for thousands of people in US prisons and the DIY Resource Center offering education and support for self-publishing and community organizing.
Anabel Taylor Hall, 548 College Avenue https://www.alternativeslibrary.org/ (607) 252-6946Extinction Rebellion Ithaca
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/extinction-rebellion-ithacaExtinction Rebellion is a worldwide movement to raise awareness of the ecological/climate crisis and agitate for swift and serious responses. Extinction Rebellion Ithaca, started in summer 2019, is a growing local group that is seeking to further XR’s goals locally and nationally through education, creative culture jamming and nonviolent direct action.
115 E M.L.K. Jr. St, Ithaca https://www.xrithaca.org/ xr.ithaca@protonmail.comFamily Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc.
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/family-counseling-service-of-the-finger-lakes,-incFamily Counseling Services’ mission is to provide counseling and supportive services to individuals, children and families to improve the quality of their life at home and in the community. Their first priority is to recognize the dignity of all human beings and strive to provide the highest quality of service to those who come to them in need. They provide services for general therapy and counseling, along with services specializing in domestic violence, parenting, and support for LGBTQ+ youth.
671 South Exchange Street, Geneva https://fcsfl.org/ (315) 789-2613 familycounseling@fcsfl.orgFederation of Monroe County Environmentalists
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/federation-of-monroe-county-environmentalistsFederation of Monroe County Environmentalists supports responsible growth and development within the Monroe County area. Full protection of the environment must not be compromised. Their present focus is on sustainable development. They are working to familiarize citizens and decision makers in their community with the principles of balanced, sustainable development, to show that preserving and protecting environmental integrity benefits every citizen, now and in the future.
348 Ripplewood Drive, Rochester http://fmce.org/ fmce.org@gmail.comFinger Lakes Land Access, Reconciliation, and Reparations Working Group
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/finger-lakes-land-access,-reconciliation,-and-reparations-working-groupThe Finger Lakes Land Access Reconciliation & Reparations Working Group is a collaborative group of individuals and community based organizations working together to ask and answer questions on topics of land, sovereignty, and access, and to address the inequalities of these issues that exist in the complex intersections of race and class privilege, amongst many others.
Ithaca, NY https://www.facebook.com/FLXLARR/ (607) 319-5095 flxlandreconciliation@gmail.comFinger Lakes Regional Watershed Alliance
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/finger-lakes-regional-watershed-allianceIn 2010, nine lake and watershed organizations representing the inhabited Finger Lakes in New York State formed the Finger Lakes Regional Watershed Alliance (“FLRWA”). This alliance represents over 10,000 individual property owners, residents and voters across the entire Finger Lakes region. The purposes of FLRWA are to bring together the members, expertise and desires of the Finger Lakes watershed associations to preserve and protect their watersheds with a collective regional voice; to join forces to advocate for mutually beneficial regional changes, backed by sound research; and to promote collective actions that represent the desires of the entire Finger Lakes region.
601 South Main Street, Geneva http://www.flrwa.org (315) 481-5048First Presbyterian Church - Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/first-presbyterian-church---justice,-peace-and-integrity-of-creationThe JPIC (Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation) committee is a social and environmental witness group that grew out of the church’s earlier Church and Society committee. As a subcommittee of Adult Education we regularly offer topic ideas and support.
315 N Cayuga St, Ithaca http://www.firstpresithaca.org (607) 272-2800 office@firstpresithaca.orgFOCUS Greater Syracuse
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/focus-greater-syracuse“Forging Our Community’s United Strength,” FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization creating community-wide visioning programs with the goal of making Central New York a better place to live and work by enabling citizens, organizations and government to work together and tapping into citizen creativity and engagement. FOCUS engages in citizen-centered research, engagement and planning, including regular public forums, working groups, and the Citizen Academy program offering education on citizen involvement through an integrated approach to economic vitality, social equity and a healthy environment.
201 E Washington St, Syracuse http://www.focussyracuse.org/ (315) 448-8732 focus@syrgov.netFood Policy Council of Tompkins County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/food-policy-council-of-tompkins-countyThe Food Policy Council of Tompkins County is a non-governmental citizen advocacy council working for a more sustainable, equitably, healthy and affordable food system for Tompkins County, NY. Their first initiative, Tompkins Food Future, is a two-year collaborative community project aiming to develop a county-wide food system plan; learn more athttp://www.tompkinsfoodfuture.org/.
615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca https://tcfoodpolicy.wordpress.com/ tcfpc-groups@googlegroups.comGanondagan
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ganondaganJust southeast of Rochester, New York, in the town of Victor, lies Ganondagan (ga·NON·da·gan), the site of a Native American community that was a flourishing, vibrant center for the Seneca people. Visit this site where thousands of Seneca lived 300 years ago, tour a full-size replica of a 17th-century Seneca Bark Longhouse, walk miles of self-guided trails, climb the mesa where a huge palisaded granary stored hundreds of thousands of bushels of corn, and learn about the destruction of Ganondagan, Town of Peace, in 1687.
7000 Co Rd 41, Victor http://www.ganondagan.org/ (585) 924-5848 info@ganondagan.orgGet Your GreenBack Tompkins
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/get-your-greenback-tompkinsGet Your GreenBack Tompkins is a community-based campaign that brings together some 60 community organizations to inspire all 42,000 households and every business in Tompkins County to take meaningful steps to save energy and money in the areas of food, building heating and lighting, transportation, and waste.
615 Willow Ave, Ithaca http://getyourgreenbacktompkins.org/ (607) 272-2292 info@getyourgreenbacktompkins.orgGreater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/greater-ithaca-activities-center-(giac)The Greater Ithaca Activities Center is a center for all ages, particularly youth and teens. They serve the immediate neighborhood and the greater Ithaca area by providing multicultural, educational, and recreational programs focused on social and individual development. Their programs include services dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people they serve; advocating for the rights and needs of youth, families, underrepresented and disenfranchised populations; providing structured employment training opportunities for at risk youth and adults; and fighting against oppression and intimidation in the community. Their center executes this mission through its own programming and by drawing on the resources of other community agencies and individuals.
301 W Court St, Ithaca http://www.cityofithaca.org/327/Greater-Ithaca-Activities-Center (607) 272-3622 giacmain@cityofithaca.orgGreater Syracuse Tenants Network
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/greater-syracuse-tenants-networkThe Greater Syracuse Tenants Network (Tenants Network) supports housing in Central New York by assisting low-income tenants to obtain and preserve safe and affordable rental housing. Its approach is to organize tenants into associations at individual low-income properties to represent their interests with the management, supervisory agencies such as DHCR and HUD, and in community forums. The key to this approach is providing leadership development training, information, education and counseling to tenant leaders and individuals, who then become the leaders of the tenant associations. The Tenants Network provides counseling, outreach and referrals to assist tenants to transition into home ownership. It conducts training for landlords and human service workers.
Syracuse, NY http://www.syracusetenant.org/ (315) 475-8092 info@syracusetenant.orgGreen Party of Monroe County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/green-party-of-monroe-countyGreen Rochester started as a slate of candidates for local office in 2013 and continues as a vehicle to recruit people to run for office who are not beholden to corporate interests and subscribe to the Green Party's 10 Key Values: grassroots democracy, social justice and equal opportunity, ecological wisdom, non-violence, decentralization, community-based economics, feminism and respect for diversity, personal and global responsibility, and future focus and sustainability.
891 Monroe Ave, Rochester http://www.greenrochester.org/ (585) 454-8474 greenrochesterny@gmail.comGreen Party of Onondaga County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/green-party-of-onondaga-countyThe Green Party of Onondaga County works to establish political action based on cooperation, rather than exploitation, on conservation rather than consumption, and on sustainability rather than short-term gain. They believe in an alternative, independent politics. The Syracuse Greens are the Coordinating Committee for the Green Party of Onondaga County, which is recognized as the county organization affiliated with the Green Party of New York State.
2013 E Genesee St, Syracuse http://www.syracusegreens.org (315) 474-7055Greens of the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/greens-of-the-finger-lakes-and-southern-tierThis group is interested in organizing to promote sustainable living and build the Green Party in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York.
41 Lake St, Hammondsport https://www.facebook.com/groups/385868825097292/Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/groundswell-center-for-local-food-farmingGroundswell Center for Local Food & Farming is training the next generation of sustainable farmers in the Finger Lakes. They support individuals to develop agricultural skills and grow profitable, equitable and ecologically sound farm businesses. They work to dismantle racism in the food system by addressing inequalities in access to land and resources and prioritizing support for underrepresented producers including people of color, refugees, women and individuals with limited resources.
225 S Fulton St, Ithaca http://www.groundswellcenter.org (607) 319-5095 info@groundswellcenter.orgHammerstone School Carpentry for Women
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/hammerstone-school-carpentry-for-womenHammerstone School Carpentry for Women, located outside Ithaca, NY, teaches building skills to women of all ages and experience levels. By increasing the skills of individual women, they hope to increase the number of women in the trades, and ultimately change workplaces for women in and outside of the trades. They also offer contracting services specializing in timber framing, residential construction, and tiny houses.
3285 Jacksonville Road, Trumansburg https://hammerstoneschool.com/ (607) 351-6878 info@hammerstoneschool.comHistory Center of Tompkins County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/history-center-of-tompkins-countyThe History Center of Tompkins County helps people use the tools of history to understand the past, gain perspective on the present, and play an informed role in shaping the future.
110 North Tioga Street, Ithaca http://www.thehistorycenter.net/ (607) 273-8284 education@thehistorycenter.netHoneoye Valley Association
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/honeoye-valley-associationThe Honeoye Valley Association is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that works in a variety of ways to protect and preserve the environmental quality of the Honeoye Lake watershed. Activities include communicating with governmental agencies and political representatives, educational outreach, monitoring of the lake ecosystem, and acting as a clearinghouse for information related to these activities.
Honeoye, NY 14471 https://hvaweb.org honeoyecontact@gmail.comHuman Services Coalition
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/human-services-coalitionThe mission of the Human Services Coalition is to enhance the delivery of health and human services in the Tompkins County area. Human Services Planning encourages cooperation among providers to develop well-organized service delivery systems and provides links to local, regional, and national decision-makers. It convenes the Homeless & Housing Task Force, the Continuum of Care, and monthly Human Services Forums. The Health Planning Council conducts community health planning, promotes the development of needed health services and resources, increases access to health care services, and encourages the integration of the various components into a functioning system. 2-1-1 Tompkins/Cortland – Information and Referral (2-1-1) connects people in need with services designed to address that need by providing a central telephone information service, chat line, and maintaining a data base of community information.
171 E State St, Ithaca http://hsctc.org (607) 273-8686 nroulstin@hsctc.orgIbero-American Action League
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ibero-american-action-leagueIbero is a dual language agency that uplifts, empowers, and advocates for Latinos and the underserved in Rochester – including children, youth, and the elderly – through an array of social services and community education programs.
124 Evergreen St, Rochester https://www.ibero.org/ (585) 256-8900 information@iaal.orgIndependent Science News
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/independent-science-newsScientific inventions and ideas shape the future. As science becomes ever more beset by commercial and ideological pressures, there is urgent need for scientific reporting and analysis from an independent, expert, public interest perspective. With this standard, Independent Science News works to shape a future that is biodiverse, just, and healthy for everyone.
Ithaca, NY 14850 https://www.independentsciencenews.org/ (607) 319-0279 info@independentsciencenews.orgIthaca City of Asylum
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ithaca-city-of-asylumICOA is part of the International Cities of Refuge Network, a worldwide network of cities of asylum, supporting writers whose works are suppressed, whose lives are threatened, whose cultures are vanishing, and whose languages are endangered. ICOA serves as a bridge into the community, assisting visiting writers and their families in meeting the challenges of a new environment. ICOA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action, a non-profit organization affiliated with Cornell University, and works in partnership with Cornell, Ithaca College, and Wells College. ICOA is a member of the International Network of Cities of Refuge, joining people around the world advocating for freedom of expression.
Sage Hall, 114 East Ave https://ithacacityofasylum.com/ ithacacityofasylum@gmail.comIthaca Murals
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ithaca-muralsIthaca Murals is a network of people organizing to transform gray walls into beautiful meaningful works of art that tell stories of who is here and what they care about. They support each other with public art projects every step of the process from conception to ribbon cutting with assistance all along the way. They work with an eye on pushing back against Eurocentric patriarchal capitalism. They welcome all people to be involved but particularly want to systematically support the leadership of artists of color, artists with jail experience, low income & working class artists, women, youth, and other artists of traditionally marginalized identity groups. They collaborate with other organizations locally and nationally who also use a cultural arts strategy for building just communities.
Ithaca, NY 14850 https://www.ithacamurals.com/about.html ithacamurals@gmail.comIthaca Welcomes Refugees
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ithaca-welcomes-refugeesIthaca Welcomes Refugees (IWR) is a volunteer-led community initiative that fosters a welcoming and fair environment for refugees and at-risk immigrants who come to the region. IWR provides a variety of resources and support services, the Global Roots Play School that offers affordable, accessible childcare to parents eager to learn English, and Response Projects focused on responding to the specialized needs of both newly arrived refugee families and at-risk immigrants who have lived in the Ithaca area for a longer period.
315 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca http://ithacawelcomesrefugees.org/ (607) 288-2984 ithacawelcomesrefugees@gmail.comJustice & Peace Ministry in Chemung, Schuyler & Tioga Counties
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/justice-peace-ministry-in-chemung,-schuyler-tioga-countiesJustice and Peace Ministry collaborates with Catholic parishes, schools and organizations, as well as community partners, to advocate for the poor and vulnerable and for national and global justice and peace in the public policy arena. Their mission is to foster a culture of life and love by addressing a wide spectrum of issues (local, state, national, global) touching human life, human dignity and human rights.
215 E Church St, Elmira https://cs-cc.org/programs-services/justice-peace/ (607) 734-9784 cs-ccdevelopment@dor.orgLeague of Women Voters - Broome and Tioga Counties
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/league-of-women-voters---broome-and-tioga-countiesThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. They never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
Vestal, NY http://www.lwv-broometioga.org/ (607) 834-0127 lwvbroometioga@gmail.comLeague of Women Voters - Rochester Metropolitan Area
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/league-of-women-voters---rochester-metropolitan-areaThe League is a nonpartisan, political organization which encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League is NOT limited to women — men can join in the fight as well.
Rochester, NY 14623 http://www.lwv-rma.org/ (585) 262-3730 info@lwv-rma.orgLeague of Women Voters - Syracuse Metropolitan Area
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/league-of-women-voters---syracuse-metropolitan-areaThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. It never supports or opposes any political party or candidate.
Syracuse, NY http://lwvsyr.org/ (315) 396-8225 lwvsyr@gmail.comLeague of Women Voters - Tompkins County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/league-of-women-voters---tompkins-countyThe League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a League member.
Ithaca, NY http://www.lwvtompkins.org/ lwvtompkins@gmail.comLower Falls Foundation
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/lower-falls-foundationFounded in January 2016, the Lower Falls Foundation is a social purpose enterprise in Rochester, New York dedicated to revitalizing the Lower Falls Gorge. Their mission is to make the Lower Falls a National Heritage Area by 2020.
60 Carlson Road, Rochester https://lowerfallsfdn.org/about/ (585) 703-9230 bill@lowerfallsfdn.orgMetro Justice
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/metro-justiceMetro Justice seeks a better, more just world, free of economic, racial, and social injustice. They know that the way to move closer to this world is through an organized, collective struggle for justice. Their campaigns for specific social justice demands are the heart of their work. The 7-point Fight for Economic Justice vision statement is central to their work and helps inform what campaigns they take on.
The Hungerford Building, 1115 East Main Street https://www.metrojustice.org/ (585) 397-3540 action@metrojustice.orgM.K. Gandhi Institute For Nonviolence
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/mk-gandhi-institute-for-nonviolenceThe M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence is a nonprofit that equips people to use nonviolence to create a sustainable and just world for all. The M.K. Gandhi Institute collaborates with local organizations, academic institutions, students, and committed peacemakers in the following areas: nonviolence education, sustainability and environmental conservation, and the promotion of racial justice. They prioritize programming for people between the ages of 12 and 24 as well as those who serve those age groups.
929 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester http://www.gandhiinstitute.org/ (585) 463-3265 mkgi@gandhiinstitute.orgMothers Out Front Southern Tier
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/mothers-out-front-southern-tierMothers Out Front members are mothers, grandmothers, and other caregivers who are coming together to make climate change an issue that leaders can no longer ignore. They are building a powerful grassroots movement to ensure a swift, complete, and just transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean and renewable energy.
126 S Main St, Horseheads https://www.facebook.com/mothersoutfrontsoutherntier lisa.marshall@mothersoutfront.orgMove to Amend - Ithaca
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/move-to-amend---ithacaFormed in September 2009, Move to Amend is a coalition of hundreds of organizations and hundreds of thousands of individuals committed to social and economic justice, ending corporate rule, and building a vibrant democracy that is genuinely accountable to the people, not corporate interests.
511 N Albany St, Ithaca https://www.movetoamend.org/ (607) 241-3685 info@ithacamovetoamend.orgMulticultural Resource Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/multicultural-resource-centerAlthough they are a small organization, they have deep community impact! MRC has been dedicated to building community through cultural and political education, antiracism organizing, and cross-cultural movement building!
516 East Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Ithaca http://multiculturalresourcecenter.org/contact/ (607) 262-9618 coordinator@multiculturalresourcecenter.orgMutual Aid Tompkins
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/mutual-aid-tompkinsA network of neighbors concerned about their communities and helping to make sure those most vulnerable and affected by COVID-19 get the support they need. They are volunteer run, with no paid staff, and aid comes directly from the community. They help to match neighbors who need aid with neighbors able to support (especially supporting access to groceries, medicine, and supplies).They also organize neighborhood Pods in Tompkins County, a system in which ‘block captains’ work with folx in their area to do regular welfare check-ins with neighbors to ensure that everyone is being cared for and is getting what they need.
Ithaca, NY https://www.facebook.com/groups/209042093515340/about (607) 288-3252 communityaidtompkins@gmail.comNatural Leaders Initiative
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/natural-leaders-initiativeThe Natural Leaders Initiative (NLI) is based on the belief that building strong, inclusive, equitable and sustainable communities requires widespread civic participation, with diverse community leadership. The organization works to support, catalyze and accelerate the growth of natural leaders, and assist people to organize within and beyond their own networks, and to take collective action for systemic change.
615 Willow Ave, Ithaca http://ccetompkins.org/community/natural-leaders-initiative (607) 272-2292 mjh17@cornell.eduNeighbors of the Onondaga Nation
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/neighbors-of-the-onondaga-nationNeighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) is a grassroots organization of Central New Yorkers which recognizes and supports the sovereignty of the traditional government of the Onondaga Nation. A program of the Syracuse Peace Council, NOON supports the right of native peoples to reclaim land, and advocates for fair settlement of any claims which are filed.
2013 E Genesee St, Syracuse http://www.peacecouncil.net/noon (315) 472-5478 carol@peacecouncil.netNeighbor to Neighbor
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/neighbor-to-neighborNeighbor to Neighbor (formerly Love Knows No Bounds) is a volunteer-run non-profit that collects and delivers good quality donated beds and furniture, and performs critical home repairs to ensure that neighbors live in a safe, functional, and comfortable home. They are working toward a world in which the housing needs of the most vulnerable citizens in our community are at the forefront of people’s consciousness.
Ithaca, NY 14850 http://n2ntompkins.org/index.html Questions@n2ntompkins.orgNew Roots Charter School
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/new-roots-charter-schoolNew Roots Charter School, founded in 2009, is a regional, tuition-free public high school located in downtown Ithaca, NY. They serve students in grades 9 through 12 (ages 13 to 21) from 20 area school districts. They prepare their diverse student body to meet the challenges of citizenship, work, and life-long learning in the 21st century. They have an interdisciplinary academic program which features hands-on, community-based learning that supports students in solving real-world problems. Their school community offers a model of secondary education that integrates best practices in sustainability education with those proven to support educational equity.
116 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca http://www.newrootsschool.org/ (607) 882-9220 principal@newrootsschool.orgNew York Progressive Action Network of the Southern Finger Lakes
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/new-york-progressive-action-network-of-the-southern-finger-lakesNYPAN-SFL is a grassroots organization dedicated to the promotion of progressive issues at the local level. They are inspired by the political movement started by Senator Bernie Sanders but are open to participation from all progressives regardless of their political-party affiliation. Their leadership members meet regularly to plan activities (including public outreach and education around the issues), to build networks, and to recruit and support candidates for public office. They are a chapter of the statewide umbrella group New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN).
10532 NY-54, Hammondsport https://nypansfl.org/ (607) 738-8369 nypan.sfl@gmail.comNew York Water Environment Association
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/new-york-water-environment-associationNYWEA is a non-profit educational organization that promotes sustainable clean water quality management through science, education and training. The Association has seven local chapters which meet regularly, elect chapter officers and conduct both technical and social programs. There are 2,500 members representing diverse backgrounds and specialties, but all are concerned and involved with protecting and enhancing precious water resources.
525 Plum Street, Syracuse http://www.nywea.org (315) 422-7811 info@nywea.orgNo Mas Lagrimas
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/no-mas-lagrimasNo Mas Lagrimas is an organization supporting individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities affected by economic and social barriers in meeting their basic needs and in empowering themselves to achieve their aspirations. Their work includes food rescue and distribution, community celebrations, youth programs, food delivery and assistance with basic needs, support for domestic violence victims, and advocacy on behalf of and support for recently incarcerated individuals and other underserved people.
Ithaca, NY http:// https://nmlagrimas.wordpress.com/ (607) 379-6195 nomoretearfamilia@gmail.comOnondaga Earth Corps
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/onondaga-earth-corpsOnondaga Earth Corps brings youth to the forefront of creating livable, sustainable communities through service, social enterprise and outreach. OEC crew members participate in urban forestry projects, stormwater management projects, private property management, neighborhood and park beautification projects, community environmental education and outreach.
100 New Street, Syracuse http://www.onondagaearthcorps.org/ (315) 565-3797 info@onondagaearthcorps.orgOnondaga Environmental Institute
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/onondaga-environmental-instituteOEI conducts research to progress the understanding of ecosystems, human interactions with the environment and the effects thereupon. They also perform outreach and education to develop an informed public, promote environmental ethics and build an environmentally conscious citizenry. OEI engages in proper planning to empower the public, community stakeholders, and interested parties to participate in decision-making processes and works for ecological restoration to improve economic, social and environmental conditions.
5795 Widewaters Parkway, Syracuse http://www.oei2.org/ (315) 472-2150 outreach@oei2.orgOpportunities, Alternatives, Resources (OAR) of Tompkins County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/opportunities,-alternatives,-resources-(oar)-of-tompkins-countyOpportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) of Tompkins County assists and advocates for people who are or have been incarcerated in the Tompkins County Jail, and their families and friends. Their services include ensuring legal representation in the case of indigence, bailing eligible individuals pre-trial, working with the reentry education program College Initiative Upstate, and providing transitional sober housing at Endeavor House.
910 West State Street, Ithaca http://oartompkins.org (607) 272-7885 oartompkinscounty@gmail.comOwasco Lake Watershed Management Council
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/owasco-lake-watershed-management-councilThe Mission of the Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council is to coordinate actions for protecting and restoring the health of Owasco Lake and its watershed to ensure that Owasco Lake will serve as a source of public drinking water, a recreational asset, an economic driver, and an important natural resource for the well-being of watershed residents and those who benefit from its protection now and for future generations.
25 Dill St, Auburn https://www.olwmc.org/ (315) 283-9427 ajpeffler.olwmc@gmail.comOwasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/owasco-watershed-lake-association-(owla)OWLA is a citizen-based association that promotes cooperation and leadership in the comprehensive management of land use, water quality, recreation, agriculture and a host of other issues as they pertain to Owasco Lake and its watershed. Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA) is a 501 C-3 not-for-profit corporation founded to educate the public on the environmental management, preservation, wise use, and appreciation of Owasco Lake and its watershed.
Auburn, NY https://owla.org/ (315) 283-9426 info@owla.orgPachamama Alliance Rochester Area Community
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/pachamama-alliance-rochester-area-communityThe Pachamama Alliance Rochester Area Community (PARA) is dedicated to working collaboratively, building a critical mass of committed global citizens who are inspired, motivated, and empowered to develop awareness and resilience throughout the Rochester area. They deepen their hearts and minds in community gatherings, foster collaboration with other groups, and offer programs to address issues of climate change (Drawdown Initiative), social justice (racism, democracy, gender circles, and more), and empowering everyone to lead engaged and purposeful lives.
Rochester, NY https://www.pachapeopleroc.org padricial@gmail.comPro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/pro-action-of-steuben-and-yates,-incPro Action works to build a community of resilient individuals and families who can meet their basic needs, overcome adversity, and prosper. Their comprehensive family of services empowers participants to access a broad network of support while promoting efficiency in service delivery. An important part of Pro Action’s work is to build knowledge and understanding of the causes and conditions of poverty.
117 East Steuben Street, Bath http://proactioninc.org (607) 776-2125 info@proactioninc.orgProject Look Sharp
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/project-look-sharpProject Look Sharp is a media literacy initiative of Ithaca College that develops and provides lesson plans, media materials, training, and support for the effective integration of media literacy with critical thinking into classroom curricula at all education levels, including integration with the new common core standards.
Williams Hall, Ithaca http://www.ithaca.edu/looksharp/ (607) 274-3471 looksharp@ithaca.eduQuarter Acre for the People Program
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/quarter-acre-for-the-people-programThe Quarter Acre for the People program connects families of African and/or Indigenous ancestry as well as refugee families who have historically been displaced from land, providing food production opportunities, garden education as well as access to cooperative farming, homesteading and farm business opportunities on local farm/fallow land. It connects community members who systemically have been relegated to living in urban landscapes with farmers and owners of rural lands so that the land can be used to plant, maintain, and harvest perennial veggies, fruit and nut trees, and grapevines. This project involves a coordinated effort by farmers, local landowners, and community members to address issues of land access and the corresponding health disparities experienced by this community through land-sharing and perennial planting.
272 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca https://khubainternational.org/quarter-acre-for-the-people-program/ (707) 570-5178 quarteracre4thepeople@gmail.comRefugee and Immigrant Self- Empowerment (RISE) Syracuse
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/refugee-and-immigrant-self--empowerment-(rise)-syracuseThe mission of Refugee and Immigrant Self- Empowerment (RISE) is to advocate and promote self-sufficiency through employment, education, social support, and economic independence for members of the refugee and immigrant communities in Onondaga County, NY, beyond the 90-day limit of most redugee resettlement agencies. Their services include housing assistance and referrals; family crisis intervention and mediation services; community resource referrals; and document translation services such as medical and legal interpretation. Their employment services include pre-screenings, work orientation, job-coaching, vocational English language instruction, and other practices facilitating workforce entry, professional development, and job retention.
302 Burt Street, Syracuse https://www.refugeeandimmigrant.org/ (315) 214-4480 info@syracuserise.orgRescue Mission Alliance
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rescue-mission-allianceThe Rescue Mission Alliance strives to share hope, end hunger and homelessness, change lives and strengthen communities one person at a time. They operate in the communities of Syracuse, Auburn, Binghamton and Ithaca with programs tailored to each community. Among the services, they offer are emergency shelter, meals, supportive permanent housing, employment resources, and spiritual care. In all of their locations, case managers help guests develop individual plans and connect with the support they need to leave homelessness and hunger behind.
155 Gifford Street, Syracuse https://rescuemissionalliance.org/ (315) 472-6251 info@rmsyr.orgRise Up Ithaca!
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rise-up-ithaca!Rise UP Ithaca! is a Facebook group created to serve as a hub of information on progressive social justice actions in the Ithaca and Southern Tier area of New York. Their mission is to promote activities that facilitate a return to democracy and activism in the Ithaca community, provide a forum for connecting people to local, regional, and national social justice issues and action, and provide a forum for support, engagement, and encouragement where activists can come together in an era where our own rights, our security, and the environment are threatened.
Ithaca, NY 14850 https://www.facebook.com/groups/260489434379933/Rochester Ecology Partners
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rochester-ecology-partnersRochester Ecology Partners works in Greater Rochester to improve individual, community, and environmental well-being and connectedness through nature based learning programs and community activities.
18 Bly Street, Rochester https://rochesterecologypartners.org/ (607) 316-191 contact@rochesterecologypartners.orgRochester Environment
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rochester-environmentRochesterEnvironment.com is an online daily chronicle of environmental news and issues in the Rochester area since 1998. Its archives document many changes, including our steady rise in awareness of climate change. Its features include a calendar, resources, newsletter and updates on all environmental issues and events in Rochester.
Cumberland St, Rochester http://RochesterEnvironment.com frankregan@rochesterenvironment.comRochester Mutual Aid Network
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rochester-mutual-aid-networkThe Rochester Mutual Aid Network was started to help our community sustain itself. They're a cooperative network looking to connect people who are in need of aid to those who can offer it.
Rochester, NY http://rocmutualaid.com/ (585) 200-5630 contact@rocmutualaid.comRochester Raging Grannies
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rochester-raging-granniesThe Rochester Raging Grannies are women of a certain age, singing out for social justice, a clean environment, and peace.
Rochester, NY https://www.facebook.com/RocGrannies/ infogran@gmail.comRochester Workers' Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rochester-workers-centerRochester Workers' Center is a community-based, democratic, worker organization, a place where communities join together to defend their rights and build relationships. Their aim is to educate, empower, and unite.
150 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester https://workerscny.org/en/tag/rochester/ rocrapidresponse@gmail.comROCitizen
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rocitizenROCitizen is a grassroots organization committed to building a healthy, sustainable, and just community. They support candidates who share their vision for a more equitable Rochester and work to strengthen awareness for policies and programs that would benefit all members of the city, county, and state. They are the Rochester chapter of NYPAN (New York Progressive Action Network) and a local affiliate of Our Revolution.
Rochester, NY https://www.facebook.com/ROCitizenNY/ ROCitizenNY@gmail.comSafe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/safe-harbors-of-the-finger-lakesThe Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes' mission is to provide reliable information, support, referrals, and advocacy for individuals, children, families, and communities impacted by sexual and interpersonal violence. They offer services throughout Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties at no charge.
Penn Yan, NY http://shflny.org (315) 536-9654Second Wind Cottages
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/second-wind-cottagesThe mission of Second Wind Cottages is to house and walk with people toward restored lives. A not-for-profit organization that provides a place where homeless men can find a safe home in a beautiful setting with a supportive environment and they can learn the life skills necessary to reintegrate into society, it is situated on seven acres of land in Newfield, NY. The restoration process always includes regular meetings with staff to assess areas for growth and support. Other resources available on-site include a drug and alcohol counselor, GED assistance, Christian fellowship and support, life skills training, meals and social events such as movie nights with other residents and the larger community, laundry facilities, exercise equipment, and a food pantry. Additionally, they partner with a wide array of private and government agencies to support the residents at Second Wind.
Newfield, NY https://www.secondwindcottages.org/ (607) 564-6087 secondwindcottages@gmail.comSeneca Lake Guardian, a Waterkeeper Alliance Affiliate
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/seneca-lake-guardian,-a-waterkeeper-alliance-affiliateSeneca Lake Guardian is an all-volunteer, grassroots organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the region's air and water from irresponsible industry or development and to ensure that the waters of the Finger Lakes are swimmable, drinkable and fishable for generations to come.
Watkins Glen, NY http://senecalakeguardian.org senecalakeguardian@gmail.comSeneca Towns Engaging People for Solutions (STEPS)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/seneca-towns-engaging-people-for-solutions-(steps)STEPS is a neighborhood health improvement initiative for Seneca County's four southern towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid, and Romulus. Using S2AY Rural Health Network funding from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation, they are assessing community assets to improve the health of all residents by increasing economic and educational opportunities, environmental stewardship, and greater social connectedness and physical activity. Their projects are resident-driven and include the Ovid Community Garden, Cooking Classes for healthier living, Community Book Boxes, programs for the youth in the area as well as Community Collectives which connect volunteers to community organizations that need help. Everyone who lives, learns, works or plays in the towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid or Romulus are part of STEPS.
7150 Main Street, Ovid http://www.senecasteps.org/ (607) 403-0069 stepscommunity@s2aynetwork.orgSierra Club Finger Lakes Group
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/sierra-club-finger-lakes-groupThe Finger Lakes Group of the Sierra Club represents over 1000 Sierra Club members in eleven counties in New York State: Allegany, Chemung, Cortland, Livingston, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates.
2945 Mills Road, Montour Falls https://www.facebook.com/SierraClubFingerLakesGroup/Sierra Club Rochester Group
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/sierra-club-rochester-groupThe purpose of the Sierra Club Rochester Group is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
98-120 New York State Reference Rte 942G, Rochester https://www.sierraclub.org/atlantic/rochester (585) 234-1056 SierraClubRocNY@gmail.comSkaneateles Lake Association
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/skaneateles-lake-associationSkaneateles Lake Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation and a member of the New York State Federation of Lake Associations and the Finger Lakes Regional Watershed Alliance (FLRWA). In order to ensure the integrity of the lake and its watershed for generations to come, their goals are to: Educate residents, government agencies and others using the lake about threats to the lake and its watershed, take all action necessary to protect and improve the water quality of Skaneateles Lake and to protect and improve its watershed, promote environmentally and aesthetically sound regional management of Skaneateles Lake and its watershed by encouraging cooperation among the Skaneateles Lake watershed municipalities, and engage in activities appropriate to further the mission of the corporation including public education, community organizing, fund-raising, publicity, working with village, town, county, state and federal officials.
26 Jordan St, Skaneateles http://skaneateleslake.org (315) 685-9106 skanlakeassoc@att.netSouthside Community Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/southside-community-centerSince its incorporation in 1934, the Southside Community Center, Inc., continues to affirm, empower, and foster the development of self pride among the African-American citizens of greater Ithaca. Through forums and activities in education, recreation, political and social awareness, the Southside Community Center is a community resource center. They serve as a vehicle to develop an appreciation for the contributions and presence of those peoples of African descent in the greater Ithaca community and in the larger world community.
305 S Plain St, Ithaca https://sspride.org/ (607) 273-4190 executivedirector@sspride.orgSteuben County Green Party
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/steuben-county-green-partyThe Steuben County Green Party formed in 2002. They work on Green issues and run candidates in local, state and federal elections. They have planning meetings or conference calls on the 3rd Monday of each month, and have regular public meetings alternating between Bath, Corning and Hornell.
Corning, NY https://steubengreens.org/ joe@steubengreens.orgSustainability in Geneva
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/sustainability-in-genevaThe City is making strides toward becoming a Certified Climate Smart Community. Just a few accomplishments to date include: *Passing a resolution adopting the Climate Smart Community Pledge; *Creating a Community Climate Smart Community Task Force focused on climate mitigation and adaptation; *Developing a government operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory; *Conducting energy audits at municipal buildings and made recommended energy efficiency improvements; *Adopting a comprehensive plan with sustainability elements; *Participated in the development of the Seneca Lake Watershed Management Plan; *Installed rain gardens at the lakefront to manage stormwater runoff.
47 Castle St, Geneva http://cityofgenevany.com/geneva-sustainability/ (315) 789-6104 Sgerling@geneva.ny.usSustainable Cortland
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/sustainable-cortlandSustainable Cortland is a community-based organization dedicated to building sustainable solutions for Cortland County by advocating for the health and well-being of the residents, environment, and local economy, educating residents on a variety of sustainability issues by hosting meetings, workshops, and events.
Cortland, NY https://sustainablecortland00.wordpress.com/ (607) 753-2253 sustainablecortland@gmail.comSustainable Tompkins
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/sustainable-tompkinsSustainable Tompkins is a community-based organization whose mission is to promote the long-term well-being of our region by integrating social equity, economic vitality, ecological stewardship, and shared responsibility. They act as convener, connector, and catalyst to engage both the grassroots and policymakers in the work of redesigning how people work and live, so that communities in Tompkins County and beyond can successfully cope with global influences such as climate disruption and energy transitions.
309 N Aurora St, Ithaca https://sustainabletompkins.org/ (607) 272-1720 info@sustainabletompkins.orgSyracuse Peace Council
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/syracuse-peace-councilThe Syracuse Peace Council (SPC), founded in 1936, is an antiwar and social justice organization. They are community-based, autonomous and funded by the contributions of supporters. SPC educates, agitates and organizes for a world where war, violence and exploitation in any form will no longer exist. They challenge the existing unjust power relationships among nations, among people and between people and the environment, and are committed to nonviolent means of conflict resolution and to a process of decision-making that responds to everyone's needs.
2013 E Genesee St, Syracuse http://www.peacecouncil.net (315) 472-5478 spc@peacecouncil.netThe Mary Durham Boutique
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/the-mary-durham-boutiqueThe Women's Opportunity Center is leading low income women to the pathway out of poverty by providing them individualized career counseling, training and removing barriers to become job ready and find employment. WOC assists in removing barriers to employment by providing scholarships, guidance, and referrals to other programs as needed. WOC is committed to pursuing the mission by working one-on one with clients, providing them with access to a comprehensive program of individualized career counseling and computer and skills training to become work ready. The Mary Durham Boutique is part of their Retail Training Program, designed to help women with limited work experience gain the skills necessary to find employment.
110 W Court St, Ithaca https://www.womensopportunity.org/ (607) 256-9957 boutique@womensopportunity.orgThrifty Shopper
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/thrifty-shopperMore than 50 years ago, the Rescue Mission opened its first thrift store to both provide affordable clothing and generate income to support its programs. Today, the Rescue Mission operates 16 Thrifty Shopper stores in eight central New York counties, which help generate revenue needed annually to provide Rescue Mission programs and services to end hunger and homelessness.
155 Gifford Street, Syracuse https://www.ishopthrifty.org (315) 472-6251 info@ishopthrifty.orgTompkins Community Action
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/tompkins-community-actionSince 1966, Tompkins Community Action, a private not-for-profit charitable organization has implemented programs that today partner with more than 6,000 individuals and families in Tompkins County. TCAction partners with low-income households and individuals as they develop to their full potential. They perform weatherization, home performance, building energy solutions, and home energy audits.
701 Spencer Rd, Ithaca http://www.tcaction.org/ (607) 273-8816 INFO@tcactionweb.orgTompkins County Environmental Management Council
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/tompkins-county-environmental-management-councilThe purpose of the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council is to identify problems, propose priorities, and promote coordination of activities in the development and management of local natural resources and to provide a public forum for the discussion and resolution of these problems and completion of proposed projects.
121 E Court St, Ithaca http://tompkinscountyny.gov/emc (607) 274-5560Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/tompkins-county-immigrant-rights-coalitionThe Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition strives to advocate for, support and empower people who are vulnerable under the immigration system on personal, institutional and systemic levels.They support the development of immigrant-led organizing, advocacy and services in Tompkins County and neighboring counties. They also intend to build community, sustain relationships and work with organizations that are responsive to the needs and concerns of immigrants as individuals, families and communities. TCIRC is a member of the New York Immigration Coalition. Members of TCIRC are active in community projects, such as the Tompkins County Rapid Response Network for Immigrants.
Ithaca, NY 14850 http://www.tcimmigrants.com/ (607) 277-8699 tcimmigrants@gmail.comTompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/tompkins-county-planning-and-sustainability-departmentThe Department of Planning and Sustainability primarily works to implement the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan which presents a long-term vision for the future of the community. One of the three overarching principles of the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan is that Tompkins County should be a place where the needs of current and future generations are met without compromising the ecosystems upon which they depend. The Tompkins County Sustainability Strategy (0.20 MB) provides a coordinated approach to integrating sustainable practices into Tompkins County government operations. Developed by County employees who serve as members of the Tompkins County Sustainability Team, the Strategy was endorsed by the Tompkins County Legislature in 2014. The Strategy provides objectives for each of eight categories, along with actions that departments and individual employees can take to achieve these objectives within a five year timespan, and measures of success that provide a means to review progress in meeting the objectives.
121 East Court Street, Ithaca https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/planning/sustainablility (607) 274-5560 planning@tompkins-co.orgTompkins County Progressives
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/tompkins-county-progressivesThe Tompkins County Progressive Committee is a grassroots organization dedicated to the promotion of progressive issues at the local level. They are inspired by the political movement started by Senator Bernie Sanders but are open to participation from all progressives regardless of their political-party affiliation. Their leadership members meet regularly to plan activities (including public outreach and education around the issues), to build networks, and to recruit and support candidates for public office. They are a chapter of the statewide group, New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN).
Ithaca, NY 14850 http://tcprogressives.org/ (607) 708-0342 emilyfinnadams@hotmail.comTompkins County Public Library
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/tompkins-county-public-libraryThe Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) is the public library for residents of Tompkins County. TCPL hosts nearly one million visitors each year, making it the single, largest driver of traffic to downtown Ithaca. The library provides access to digital resources, including wireless internet access, databases and eBooks, as well as an extensive print collection. It also serves as the cultural hub of Tompkins County, providing museum quality art exhibits, opportunities for civic engagement and programs for children, teens and adults.
101 E Green St, Ithaca http://tcpl.org (607) 272-4557 askalibrarian@tcpl.orgTompkins County Workers' Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/tompkins-county-workers-centerThe vision of the Tompkins County Workers’ Center is that all people are respected in the workplace, have a Living Wage, the right to organize, quality health care, housing, childcare, transportation, and access to healthy food and water, as guaranteed by the Declaration of Universal Human Rights as ratified by the United Nations in 1948.
115 E M.L.K. Jr. St, Ithaca https://www.tcworkerscenter.org/ (607) 269-0409 TCWRH@tcworkerscenter.orgTompkins Food Future
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/tompkins-food-futureTompkins Food Future is a two-year community food system planning initiative led by the Food Policy Council of Tompkins County in collaboration with many partners and organizations throughout the county. It is aimed at broadly engaging the whole community in the creation of a long-term plan, with intent to educate, advise, and support local governments and institutions in their effort to create a food system that is more locally- and regionally-based, more sustainable, equitable, and healthy for all residents.
615 Willow Ave, Ithaca https://www.tompkinsfoodfuture.org/ (607) 272-2292 kh788@cornell.eduTown of Ithaca Conservation Board
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/town-of-ithaca-conservation-boardThe Town of Ithaca Conservation Board is a volunteer group of Town of Ithaca residents working towards the preservation and protection of the Town's natural and scenic resources, acting in an advisory capacity to the other Town Boards on environmental matters. Issues they address include invasive species management and education, land conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable development.
215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca http://www.town.ithaca.ny.us/conservation-board (600) 727-3174 msmith@town.ithaca.ny.usToxics Targeting
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/toxics-targetingHomes and properties in communities across New York are located on or near toxic sites that can cause health hazards or reduce investment value. Toxic Targeting obtains environmental data from local, state and federal government sources and updates their information on a continuing basis. They provide extensive archival data now withheld from public disclosure due to homeland security concerns.
215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca http://www.toxicstargeting.com (607) 273-3391 info@toxicstargeting.comTrailblazers PAC
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/trailblazers-pacTrailblazers PAC provides resources for local candidates to rebuild ties between voters and their democracy, one "front porch" conversation at a time. Trailblazers is a nonpartisan political action committee dedicated to the funding and promotion of rookie candidates committed, first and foremost, to campaign finance transparency. Centered primarily in local races, Trailblazers PAC is pitched as a funding channel that “trains as it funds,” serving as a sort of farm program for ordinary citizens looking to take on more seasoned politicians. It's founder is Leslie Danks-Burke who ran for the state senate in 2016.
209 N Main St, Horseheads http://trailblazerspac.org/ (607) 319-5869 TrailblazersPAC@gmail.comUplift Syracuse
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/uplift-syracuseUplift Syracuse is a progressive advocacy group, working to create a more equitable city by supporting social justice efforts throughout the surrounding region. They are developing a grassroots network to push for changes they hope to see in New York, including a single payer healthcare system, a transition to renewable energy, increased educational funding and equality, housing and economic justice, police reform, and reversing the trends in urban segregation. They organize events that increase outreach efforts and education, support progressive candidates running for public office who share these goals, and will continue to push for legislative and electoral change at the city, county, and state level.
Syracuse, NY https://www.facebook.com/upliftsyracuse/ upliftsyracuse315@gmail.comVillage at Ithaca
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/village-at-ithacaThe Village at Ithaca is both a non-profit organization and a diverse network of community members. These include parents/caregivers, students, educators, other non-profit organizations, local businesses, the faith community, civic organizations and various others committed to supporting the educational hopes, dreams and aspirations of children and families in their local “village.”
401 West Seneca Street, Ithaca http://www.villageatithaca.org/ (607) 256-0780 contact@villageatithaca.orgVINES (Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/vines-(volunteers-improving-neighborhood-environments)Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments, INC. (VINES) is an organization committed to developing a sustainable and just community food system. They do this by bringing together diverse groups of people, with a focus on youth development, to establish community gardens, urban agriculture and community green spaces. They strive to develop and beautify urban sites and empower community members of all ages and abilities. The essence of VINES’ work is captured in its simple motto: growing food, growing community. VINES empowers people to improve their lives and communities through urban gardening and connecting urban consumers to rural farmers. The organization formed as a volunteer-led project building community gardens in 2007 but quickly grew as demand for urban gardening space, garden-based education, and access to local food exploded. VINES became an independent nonprofit in 2010, and now manages a number of programs including a community garden program, the Binghamton Urban Farm (BUF), Grow Binghamton (a summer youth employment program), the Green Thumb Educational Workshop Series, and the Binghamton Farm Share program (Farm Share). Demand for VINES’ programming continues to grow and the organization is working to expand their core programs both within and beyond Binghamton’s urban core.
42 Chenango Street, Binghamton https://vinesgardens.org/ (607) 205-8108 info@vinesgardens.orgWaterFront by Peter Mantius
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/waterfront-by-peter-mantiusThe once-pristine Finger Lakes are under stress. While they dodged a bullet in 2014 when the state banned high-volume fracking for natural gas, major threats remain: invasive species, gigantic garbage dumps, stream runoff carrying agricultural and munitions wastes, toxic waste dumps, salt mines, etc. While local environmental groups try — with meager funding — to engage these deep-pocket threats, local media tend to remain on the sidelines. WaterFront was founded to shed light on these increasingly consequential battles.
Watkins Glen, NY http://Waterfrontonline.blog pmantius@gmail.comWhite Hawk Ecovillage
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/white-hawk-ecovillageWhite Hawk is a group of people from all walks of life who have chosen to establish a neighborhood integrating ecologically sound principles and efforts towards community sufficiency. Their community is being built on 120 acres in Danby, New York – six miles south of Ithaca. They are people of all ages who look forward to passing down a thriving village full of neighbors with diverse skills, ideas and talents to the next generation.
White Hawk Ln, Ithaca http://www.whitehawk.org/ (607) 330-2609 outreach@whitehawk.orgWords Into Deeds
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/words-into-deedsWords Into Deeds brings cutting edge methods, and resources designed to promote greater youth awareness of and engagement in local and global human rights issues, helping them develop skills and confidence as informed, empowered, active citizens through the use of workshops, seminars, individual consulting, access to global platforms, and classroom activities.
211 West Remington Road, Ithaca http://www.wordsintodeeds.org/ (607) 882-0589 gertrude.noden@gmail.comWorker Justice Center of New York - Western New York Office
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/worker-justice-center-of-new-york---western-new-york-officeThe Worker Justice Center of New York pursues justice for those denied human rights with a focus on agricultural and other low-wage workers, through legal representation, community empowerment and advocacy for institutional change.
1187 Culver Rd, Rochester http://www.wjcny.org/ (800) 724-7020 info@wjcny.orgWorkers’ Center of Central New York
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/workers’-center-of-central-new-yorkThe Workers’ Center of Central New York is a grassroots organization focused upon workplace and economic justice. They are part of a nation-wide network of innovative workers’ centers affiliated with the Chicago-based Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ). They operate in and around the city of Syracuse, a city with one of the highest rates of poverty in the country, driven by deindustrialization and deunionization, the entrenchment of widespread joblessness and the proliferation of low-wage jobs. Through community organizing, leadership development, popular education and policy advocacy, the Workers’ Center of Central New York empowers low-wage workers to combat workplace abuses and improve wages and working conditions throughout the community. The Workers’ Center facilitates worker empowerment and leadership development through trainings related to workers’ rights and occupational health and safety, orchestrates campaigns to combat wage theft and to promote employer compliance with the law, and engages in organizing and coalition-building to push for policies that will increase wages and workplace standards and promote human rights.
2013 E Genesee St, Syracuse https://workerscny.org/en/home/ (315) 218-5708 wccny@workerscentercny.orgWorkers Center Of The Southern Tier of New York
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/workers-center-of-the-southern-tier-of-new-yorkThe Workers Center of the Southern Tier of New York is a grassroots organization focused upon promoting dignity and human rights in the workplace that will bring about economic justice. Through community organizing, leadership development, popular education and policy advocacy, the Workers Center endeavors to empower low-wage workers to combat workplace abuses and improve wages and working conditions throughout the community. The Workers Center facilitates worker empowerment and leadership development through training related to workers’ rights and occupational health and safety, orchestrates campaigns to combat wage theft, promotes employer compliance with the law, and engages in organizing and coalition-building to push for policies that will increase wages and workplace standards.
17 Main St, Binghamton https://www.facebook.com/wcstny (607) 542-9299 wcstny@gmail.comWRFI Community Radio
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/wrfi-community-radioIn today’s era of mass media mergers, marketing algorithms and alternative facts, more and more people are turning to local, grassroots, community media outlets like WRFI. Like the food you get at your area farmer’s market, news, analysis and music you get from community radio is locally sourced. WRFI is volunteer-powered community radio for Ithaca and Watkins Glen and community radio is YOU.
103 W Seneca St, Ithaca http://www.wrfi.org (607) 319-5445 programdirector@ithacaradio.orgYouth Farm Project
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/youth-farm-projectTheir Youth Farm Project's mission is to empower youth from diverse social and economic backgrounds as integral participants in building equitable local food communities. Their activities include a Teen Summer Program teaching a variety of land-based skills and topics, a Social Justice Immersion after-school program, and a community u-pick garden of vegetables, herbs, and flowers available to local low-income and BIPOC folks. They grow organic vegetables and herbs, raise chickens and sheep, sell their produce to the Ithaca City School District and at a mobile farm stand frequenting locations in Ithaca, and donate food to local food relief organizations.
23 Nelson Road, Ithaca http://www.youthfarmproject.org/ (607) 277-0538 youthfarmproject@gmail.com