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In the Cortland Area

Cortland Area Agency on Aging
The agency advocates, plans, develops and provides a coordinated system of programs and services on behalf of all senior citizens of Cortland County so that they may live with maximum independence, autonomy, and dignity.
Sharon Stevens, Dir.
60 Central Ave., PO Box 5590
(607) 753-5060
Sstevans@cortland-co.org

BOCES
Sylvia Borden and JoAnne Dukelow.
242 Port Watson Street
(SL Worksite: McEvoy Education Center
Clinton Ave. Extension)
(607) 758-1111
Sborden@cnyric.org dukes@clarityconnect.com

Catholic Charities
Helps families with everything from after-school programs and youth centers to parenting classes; its aim is to reduce poverty and to build communities.
Ann Marie Phelps
Director of Family Services
Central Ave.
(607) 756-5992
Ap@clarityconnect.com

Child Care Council
The council polishes the teaching and nurturing skills of young children's teachers and tutors.
Pat Beck.
111 Port Watson Street
(607) 753-0106
Cacc@clarityconnect.com

Circle K
Engages in humanitarian efforts.
Michael Silverman, Dir.
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4160
silver58@snycorva.cortland.edu

Community Outreach Program Center (COPC)
Promotes socially-beneficial projects between the Cortland community and SUNY Cortland.
Craig Little, Calvin Barrett
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-2470, (607) 753-2726
littlec@cortland.edu

Cornell Cooperative Extension
An outreach organization that educates people on issues such as ecological concern, energy conservation, agricultural awareness, and on healthy and economical diets.
Jaye Sedlack, Dir., Cortland Office
Leslie Kannus, Human Ecology Educator
60 Central Avenue
(607) 753-5077
jms244@cornell.edu

Cortland Elementary Schools
John Shirley (contact), Assistant Dir.of Career Services
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4715
johns@em.cortland.edu

Cortland County Health Department
Jackie Gailor, Public Health Director
Terry Gefell, Director of Health Education
60 Central Ave.
(607) 753-5036
jgailor@cortland-co.org
tgefel@cortland-co.org.

Cortland County YWCA (Bridges for Kids)
Bridges for Kids provides one-on-one support, friendship, and recreational opportunities to children between 5 and 12 who are living in stressful environments.
Amy Simrell, Director, YWCA
Carla Plunkett, Director of Bridges for Kids
14 Clayton Ave.
(607) 753-9651
giving@cortlandywca.org

Cortland Youth Bureau
Helps serve the recreational, social, and tutorial needs of Cortland youngsters in 7th through 12 grade
Cecile Scott
Port Watson Street
(607) 753-3021, ext. 26
cecile@cortland.edu

Cortland Youth Hockey

Cortland Migrant Education Outreach Program
Deborah K. Miller, Coordinator
(607) 753-4706
millerdeb@snycorva.cortland.edu

Homer Youth Outreach Services Project
Tanya Turo, Director
(607) 749-2604
homerucc@odyssey.net (attn: Tanya)

Hunger and Homeless Coalition
Coordinates with area agencies to help provide food and shelter to those in need.
Need name of new director
Van Hoesen Hall
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4715
need e-mail address

Liberty Partnerships Program
Provides programs to help high-risk 5th through 12th graders complete high school and seek continued education or meaningful employment upon graduation through a partnership with area schools, higher education institutions and community-based agencies.
Jean Rightmire, Program Director
B-125 Van Hoesen Hall
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-5663
rightmirej@cortland.edu

Loaves & Fishes
A hospitality center that serves free meals six days a week to walk-in visitors.
13 Court St.
(607) 756-6195

New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG)
State-based advocates for the public interest.
Cortland Chapter
Fran Clark, Project Coordinator.
Corey Union
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4815
fclark@nypirg.com

Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Clearinghouse, referral center for retirees wishing to perform volunteer service.
Carol Deloff, Director.
60 Central Ave.
(607) 753-5057

Roots 'n' Shoots
Promotes environmental and humanitarian activities
Van Hoesen Hall
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4715

Seven Valleys Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Provides information on substance abuse and other issues; does not provide counseling.
Joan Stivers, Director
29 Central Avenue
(607) 756-8970
Prevent@mail.odyssey.net

SPCA
Patti Congdon, Assistant to the Director
(607) 879 McLean Road
753-9386

SUNY Cortland Child Care Center
Johanna Sweeney, Director
131 Twin Towers
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-5955
sweeneyj@cortland.edu

SUNY Cortland Environmental Health & Safety Services
Their goal is to maintain a safe, healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors; and to promote safety, health, and environmental protection.
John Garafolo, Environmental Health & Safety Officer
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-2508
Envirohlth@cortland.edu