#policy

#training

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/artrage-gallery

#heat-pumps

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ArtRage Gallery

ArtRage 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.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/atlantic-states-legal-foundation

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Atlantic States Legal Foundation

Atlantic States Legal Foundation, Inc. (ASLF) is a New York chartered not-for-profit corporation founded in 1982 with its purpose being to provide technical, legal, and organizing services to a variety of citizens, citizen groups, local governments, and others on a wide variety of environmental issues. We are creative problem solvers trying to advance environmental sanity through the implementation of projects that in addition to their intrinsic merit, can be prototypes for similar efforts elsewhere by ourselves and others.

658 W Onondaga St, Syracuse http://www.aslf.org/ (315) 475-1170 Atlantic.States@aslf.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/bluerock-solar

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BlueRock Solar

BlueRock Solar opened its doors in 2015, as a subsidiary of BlueRock Energy, a NYS Energy Service Company. They are an experienced and industry-leading business for the development, customer acquisition, and billing/management services for New York State Community Solar projects. BlueRock Solar is committed to local NYS growth and sustainability; with them your are a neighbor, not a number.

125 East Jefferson St. Suite 800 Syracuse, NY 13202 https://www.facebook.com/BlueRockEnergy/ (877) 421-0340 Sales@BlueRockSolar.com

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Brady Farm

he goal of the Brady Farm is to provide fresh, affordable produce to the local community. through a combination of weekly box shares (CSAs), market shares, market stands, and donations to food relief organizations. They grow diverse vegetables and fruit without chemical pesticides or fertilizers, and partner with other farms to offer more variety at their market stands and in their CSA. They also serve as an urban site for farming education and workforce development.

150 Ford Avenue, Syracuse https://www.bradyfarm.org/ (315) 420-4521 info@bradyfarm.org

#CSAs

#farm

#food-security

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/brady-market

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Brady Market

Brady Market is a grocery store with retail, deli/catering, wholesale grocery operations, job training, and wrap-around healing support services. They feature a meat department, deli, hot/cold grab-and-go catering, fresh produce, cold and frozen selections, dry goods and middle store staples. Their main purpose is to provide an accessible place for community members to purchase healthy and affordable food. Their developing aims include sourcing food from local farms and distributors, partner with distributors to reclaim good quality food that was overstocked or late to arrive at its original destination, contribute to the holistic health programming effort supporting the physical and mental health of their community members, and offer classes in health and nutrition to reduce the health disparities caused by chronic stress, trauma, and lack of equitable food access.

307 Gifford Street, Syracuse https://www.bradymarket.org/ (315) 937-5959 info@bradymarket.org

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#training

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Central New York Energy Challenge Climate Smart Communities

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The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Program represents a partnership between state and local governments with the goal of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Major steps in the program include: *Adopting the CSC pledge *Creation of a municipal operations and community greenhouse gas inventory *Development of a plan to reduce emissions (Climate Action Plan) *Carrying out sustainable development projects More information exists regarding the extent of CNY Energy Challenge's specific projects under the initiatives section of the website. The program is involved with a myriad of projects throughout the Central New York region.

126 North Salina Street, Syracuse https://www.cnyenergychallenge.org/climate-smart-communities (315) 422-8276 amazzoni@cnyrpdb.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/central-new-york-labor-federation

#microgrids

#heat-pumps

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Central New York Labor Federation

The 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.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/central-new-york-regional-planning-and-development-board-–-energy-management

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Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board – Energy Management

The primary goal of the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board's Energy Management program is to promote the use of energy conservation measures and alternative energy development in Central New York. To help achieve this goal, the CNY RPDB received designation in 2007 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to serve as the Energy Smart Communities Coordinator in Central New York. This designation provided the agency an opportunity to increase its commitment to helping individuals, businesses, and local units of government access a range of technical assistance services and financial resources which are available to support energy initiatives in their communities.

126 N Salina St, Syracuse http://www.cnyrpdb.org/programs/energy.asp (315) 422-8276 mail@cnyrpdb.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/centro-–-central-new-york-regional-transportation-authority-

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CENTRO – Central New York Regional Transportation Authority

Operator of mass transit services in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties, serving the cities of Syracuse, Auburn, Oswego, Utica and their vicinities with bus routes.

200 Cortland Ave, Syracuse, NY 13202 https://www.centro.org/ (315) 442-3333 CEO@Centro.org

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Citizens Campaign for the Environment

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/citizens-campaign-for-the-environment

Citizens 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.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/clean-communities-of-central-new-york

#pollutant-reduction-

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Clean Communities of Central New York

Clean Communities of CNY strives to advance the nation’s economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption. They have a network of approximately 90 volunteer coalitions, which develop public/private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction.

727 E Washington St, Syracuse http://www.ccofcny.com/ (315) 278-2061

#biofuel

#low-emission-vehicles

#reduce

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/climate-change-awareness-and-action

#air-quality

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Climate Change Awareness and Action

It 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.com

#policy

#carbon

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cny-solidarity-coalition

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CNY Solidarity Coalition

CNY 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.com

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/comfort-home-improvement

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Comfort Home Improvement

Comfort Home Improvement manufactures custom made, energy efficient windows in their Central New York factory. They are also a window installation company, in addition to offering other services which include custom doors, heating, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, insulation, sunrooms, and siding installations.

3624 John Glenn Blvd, Syracuse http://www.comfortwindows.com/ (315) 457-0022 customerservicesyr@comfortwindows.com

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Crystal City | Creative Spaces

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/crystal-city-|-creative-spaces

Crystal City | Creative Spaces is a member owned and operated Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) that operates for the primary purpose of real estate investments and holdings.To that end, it looks to become an innovative, enterprising vehicle for community-supported real estate investments, city planning and neighborhood development. This means giving local Syracusans, many of whom lack background, resources or proficiency in conventional property development, a means to band together to make long-term, stabilizing, and strategic investments that will help transform their community for the better. Its mission is to leverage member-owners’ investments, as well as community crowd-funded capital, to rejuvenate residential, mixed-use and commercial properties, and to help seed new arts-based ventures in Syracuse, New York.

267 Genesee Park Drive, Syracuse https://www.facebook.com/crystalcity315/ crystalcity315@mail.com

#infill-development

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Farmers Market Federation of New York

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The Farmers Market Federation of NY works with over 700 farmers markets statewide, as well as government agencies, nonprofits, the local farm community, and consumers across the state. Their mission is to support and promote the viability of farmers markets through innovative services, programs and partnerships that maximize the benefits of markets to sellers, buyers and communities.

109 Twin Oaks Drive, Syracuse https://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/ (315) 400-1447

#farmers-market

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/finger-lakes-water-hub

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Finger Lakes Water Hub

The Hub is the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's center of activity to better understand, protect and address the water quality issues confronting the Finger Lakes. The Hub is composed of four experts stationed in NYSDEC's Syracuse office who operate throughout the region. The Hub takes a collaborative approach, as maintaining water quality and ecology is necessarily a team effort. To build on the existing passion and drive for protecting and restoring the Finger Lakes, the Hub staff coordinate with existing NYSDEC water programs, such as the harmful algal bloom program, the Great Lakes program, and watershed-based scientific monitoring and assessment activities. Hub staff are working to connect state agency programs with the work of research institutions, local governments and civic organizations, and will work with key stakeholders to develop strategies for individual Finger Lakes.

615 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/81576.html (315) 426-7507 aimee.clinkhammer@dec.ny.gov

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/focus-greater-syracuse

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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.net

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/food-bank-of-central-new-york

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Food Bank of Central New York

Food Bank of Central New York serves as the main food distribution hub for hundreds of partner agencies that comprise the emergency food network in eleven counties across central and northern New York.They provide more than 22.5 million pounds of food to families, children, and elderly every year. Their Fresh Food program delivers fresh produce, dairy, and bread donated by area grocery stores on a daily basis to community organizations for immediate distribution to neighborhood residents, salvaging food that would otherwise be discarded at grocery retailers and offers food insecure individuals the opportunity to receive fresh, nutritious food in their neighborhood.They educate all levels of government on the importance of increasing funding for government programs, and on the important role that food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens have in filling the gap. They also provide a variety of educational resources and outreach initiatives.

7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse https://www.foodbankcny.org/ (315) 437-1899

#food-security

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Greater Syracuse Tenants Network

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/greater-syracuse-tenants-network

The 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.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/green-party-of-onondaga-county

#affordable-housing

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Green Party of Onondaga County

The 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) 474-7055

#voter-participation

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/green-planet-grocery

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Green Planet Grocery

Green Planet Grocery is your local, independent health food store featuring organic and all-natural foods, organic produce, top-quality supplements, bulk foods, and more!

3514 W Genesee St, Syracuse https://www.greenplanetgrocerystore.com/ (315) 488-7777 greenplanetgrocery@gmail.com

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/hotel-skyler

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Hotel Skyler

The Hotel Skyler is a LEED-Platinum hotel in Syracuse, New York. This hotel utilizes many energy efficient efficient methods such as lights and heat/cooling systems shutting down when the guests leave the room. It also features geothermal heating and cooling systems, which utilizes the steady temperature of the earth. The system consists of 16 vertical wells and 68 water-to-air heat pumps. Hotel Skyler also has a strong emphasis on local and sustainable products. It was made to incorporate regionally-produced and reclaimed materials. They also serve sustainable wines, beer, and liquor and offer healthy take-away meals, snacks, and coffee.

601 S Crouse Ave, Syracuse http://tapestrycollection3.hilton.com/tc/hotel-skyler/ (315) 701-2613

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King & King Architects Office Renos

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/king-king-architects-office-renos

King and King Architects headquarters is in Syracuse, NY. When designing this building, the core program was to build sustainable offices for 70 to 100 employees that promoted a creative and interactive workplace. Their design process was guided by core values related to business, clients/markets, community, design, environment and people. This building utilizes solar energy, solar lighting during the day, and and plants on the roof of their building to reduce storm water reduction.

358 W Jefferson St, Syracuse http://www.kingarch.com (315) 671-2400 design@kingarch.com

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League of Women Voters - Syracuse Metropolitan Area

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/league-of-women-voters---syracuse-metropolitan-area

The 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.com

#voter-participation

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/natural-systems-engineering,-pllc

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Natural Systems Engineering, PLLC

Natural Systems Engineering (NSE) is a specialty consulting environmental engineering company founded in 2007. They specialize in design of green stormwater infrastructure including porous pavements, wetlands, rainwater harvesting systems, green roofs, and infiltration measures; watershed modeling, hydrologic studies, and TMDLs; green (LEED) construction; and other engineering studies to support water quality protection and sustainability.

120 East Washington Street, Syracuse http://www.naturalsystemsengineering.com/ (315) 849-3632 info@naturalsystemsengineering.com

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/neighbors-of-the-onondaga-nation

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Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation

Neighbors 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.net

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/new-york-homeowners-construction-co-llc

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New York Homeowners Construction Co LLC

New York Homeowners Construction Company is one of Syracuse's Premier Home Improvement companies, specializing in all aspects of home performance and energy retrofits, roofing, siding, replacement windows, doors, additions, kitchen/bath remodels and exterior decking and ramps.

107 Leo Ave, Syracuse http://www.nyhconstruction.com/ (315) 432-1217 info@nyhconstruction.com

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New York Water Environment Association

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/new-york-water-environment-association

NYWEA 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.org

#hydro

#voter-participation

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/nicepower-usa

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NicePower USA

NicePowerUSA provides affordable clean and renewable energy solutions to commercial and residential customers in Central New York and surrounding areas. They are dedicated to providing economical and practical solutions for customers.

3965 Bailer Rd, Syracuse http://www.NicePowerUSA.com (315) 243-5096 cpbarry@nicepowerusa.com

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/northeast-organic-farming-association-of-new-york

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Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York

NOFA-NY is an organization of farmers, gardeners, and consumers working together to create a sustainable regional food system that's ecologically sound and economically viable. Through demonstration and education, they promote land stewardship, organic food production, and local marketing. They bring consumer and farmer together to make high quality food available to all people. Their certification branch, NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC, has been accredited by the USDA National Organic Program since 2002. They operate the largest organic certification agency in New York State and certify in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. In 2015, a 100% grass fed certification also became available to certified organic operations.

1010 James Street, Syracuse https://www.nofany.org/ (315) 988-4000 info@nofany.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency

#resiliency

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Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency

Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) oversees what happens to the waste and recycling from Onondaga County communities. They offer a range of services that assist county residents and businesses in recycling, composting, reducing waste and more. Currently, OCRRA programs include award-winning recycling and composting programs, a foundation for local waste disposal at the Waste-to-Energy Facility, two convenient trash and recycling drop-off sites, and numerous programs for recycling and disposing of hard-to-manage materials.

100 Elwood Davis Road, Syracuse https://ocrra.org (315) 453-2866 info@ocrra.org

#composting

#hazardous-waste

#recycling

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Onondaga Earth Corps

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/onondaga-earth-corps

Onondaga 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.org

#nature-appreciation

#youth-empowerment

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/onondaga-environmental-institute

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Onondaga Environmental Institute

OEI 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.org

#research

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/onondaga-lake-conservation-corps

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Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps

The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps is an expanding organization of community volunteers who are contributing to restoration projects that are creating or improving wildlife habitat in the Onondaga Lake watershed. The Corps was founded in 2012 to inspire future stewards of Onondaga Lake and its watershed through a hands-on, experience-based program that offers citizens and organizations the opportunity to participate in activities that help restore and sustain Onondaga Lake and its value as an Audubon Important Bird Area. The Corps was founded by honeywell in partnership with the Montezuma Audubon Center and Onondaga Audubon, and is now an Audubon New York program.

280 Restoration Way, Syracuse https://ny.audubon.org/OLCC (518) 869-9731 sbruce@audubon.org

#wildlife-protection-

#nature-appreciation

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/refugee-and-immigrant-self--empowerment-(rise)-syracuse

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Refugee and Immigrant Self- Empowerment (RISE) Syracuse

The 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.org

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rescue-mission-alliance

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Rescue Mission Alliance

The 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.org

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Save the Rain

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/save-the-rain

Save the Rain is Onondaga County’s award-winning initiative to improve the water quality of Onondaga Lake and its tributaries, which started as a comprehensive stormwater management plan intended to reduce the amount of pollution that flows into Onondaga Lake and its tributaries. Their programs include rain barrel distribution, tree planting, in-classroom education partnerships with Onondaga County schools, and the Green Improvement Fund to support the development of green infrastructure and stormwater mitigation techniques on private property.

650 Hiawatha Boulevard West, Syracuse https://savetherain.us/ (315) 435-2260

http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/stout-beard-brewing-company

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Stout Beard Brewing Company

As a licensed farm brewery, all of their beers are required to be made with at least 20% New York State grown hops and malts. Many of their beers have upwards of 60% percent of each and they are working hard with local farmers to make that number as close to 100% as possible.

1153 East Fayette Street, Syracuse https://www.stoutbeardbrewery.com/ (315) 214-5404 brewers@stoutbeardbrewery.com

#local-beverages

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Sustainable Upstate Network

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The SUN Group Members work in many areas of Sustainability. Whether it be architectural design and planning, waste reduction and recycling, energy efficiency and HVAC Systems to storm water retention, re-purposed furniture or equipment, the SUN Group Members and their associates provide knowledge and commitment to making the Greater Central New York Region a beacon for sustainable business and operation practices.

349-399 US-11, Syracuse http://sungroupcny.com/ (315) 657-0135 andrewpicco@gmail.com

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Syracuse First

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SyracuseFirst is a not for profit network of locally owned, independent businesses and organizations dedicated to building a sustainable community by encouraging citizens to "Think Local First". Founded in 2009, their mission is to create a thriving local economy by maximizing the potential of local businesses, and transferring market share from non-locally owned businesses to local independently owned businesses. They do this by educating citizens about the economic and social advantages that independent and local businesses bring to a community. These one-of-a-kind businesses are an essential part of the distinctive character of Central New York. By thinking local, everyone can make choices that have dramatic impact on our local community, economy, and environment. Together, we can create a community that supports a thriving local economy and a healthy way of life.

349-399 U.S. 11, Syracuse http://www.syracusefirst.org/ (315) 470-1800 ceo@centerstateceo.com

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Syracuse Green Housing

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Located in Syracuse, New York, Syracuse Green Housing offers ecologically minded apartment rentals in the Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry housing district, especially in the vibrant Westcott business area. They have one, two and three bedroom apartments for rent.

107 Judson Street, Syracuse https://www.facebook.com/SyracuseGreenHousing/ (315) 396-1490 syracusegreenhousing@gmail.com

#healthy-lifestyle

#community-gardens

#air-quality

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Syracuse Grows

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Syracuse Grows is a grassroots network that cultivates food justice through advocacy, education, and resources in support of urban food production. They envision a community where everyone has the equal opportunity to produce healthy and culturally appropriate food.

246-298 University Pl, Syracuse http://syracusegrows.org/ (315) 443-4890 syracusegrows@gmail.com

#healthy-lifestyle

#cooperatives

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Syracuse Peace Council

The 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.net

#youth-empowerment

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Syracuse Suds Factory

The Syracuse Suds Factory offers a unique dining and drinking experience. Established in 1991, the Syracuse Suds Factory brought locally brewed beer back to the City of Syracuse. The Syracuse Suds Factory's restaurant and micro-brewery have been a favorite to those who truly enjoy great food and spirits.

320 S Clinton St, Syracuse http://s119405824.onlinehome.us/ (315) 471-2253 info@sudsfactory.com

#local-beverages

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Syracuse United Neighbors

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Syracuse United Neighbors (SUN) is a grassroots neighborhood group that organizes residents in low income neighborhoods. They help create active knowledgeable and involved citizens that make their streets, neighborhoods and city better. Issues that they address include housing that is affordable and in decent condition, equal access to quality public services, and environmental justice for all neighborhoods.

1540 South Salina Street, Syracuse https://sunaction.wordpress.com/ (315) 476-7475 sun@sunaction.org

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#affordable-housing

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Thrifty Shopper

More 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.org

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#reuse

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Uplift Syracuse

Uplift 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.com

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U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate

USGBC New York Upstate offers education, outreach, advocacy, and activities for our members and individuals interested in green building in 55 counties in New York State. Their members, volunteers, and Market Leadership Advisory Board are a diverse group, passionate about green buildings and communities. As a member of USGBC New York Upstate, you'll join a diverse, dedicated community of professionals — who design, construct, manage, finance, insure, maintain, own, and occupy buildings.

727 East Washington Street, Syracuse https://www.usgbc.org/chapters/usgbc-new-york-upstate (315) 729-9067 thall@usgbc.org

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Workers’ Center of Central New York

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The 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.org

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Zerodraft

Zerodraft offers a variety of energy saving services in Syracuse, Utica, Ithaca, Rome, Cortland and surrounding areas for all types of Residential and Commercial structures. From keeping single family homes safe and comfortable to increasing the indoor air quality in schools, health care facilities and office buildings, Zerodraft is making an impact on the community. They pride themselves on maximizing the comfort and value of every home or commercial structure they touch, generating savings and satisfaction for all their customers. Zerodraft also supports state incentivized home energy grants.

2824 Lemoyne Ave, Syracuse http://www.getzerodraft.com/ (315) 455-9376 info@getzerodraft.com