Partnering Agencies
Cortland-Area Participating Agencies and Organizations
Who Offer or Have Offered Service Learning Experience
| Service Learning Home Page | SUNY Cortland Home Page | Civic Engagement Home Page |
| Note: All agencies are in Cortland unless otherwise stated. |
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
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
Homer Avenue
Homer
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
Based in Corey Union, engages in
a variety of humanitarian efforts.
They meet Wed. 9 pm. in 209 Corey.
Spring 2006 projects:
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4160
cstatecirclek@yahoo.com
Promotes socially-beneficial projects between the Cortland community and SUNY Cortland.
Craig Little
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-2470, (607) 753-2726
littlec@cortland.edu
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Outreach organization that educates people on issues such as ecological concerns, energy conservation, agricultural awareness, and on healthy, economical diets.
Jaye Sedlack, Dir., Cortland Office
Leslie Kannus, Human Ecology Educator
60 Central Avenue
(607) 753-5077
jms244@cornell.edu
John Shirley (contact), Dir.of Career Services
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4715
johns@em.cortland.edu
Cortland County Health Department
M.J. Uttech, Deputy Director
Andrea Rankin
60 Central Ave.
(607) 753-5139
mjuttech@cortland-co.org
andrearankin45@hotmail.com
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
Helps serve the recreational, social, and tutorial needs of Cortland youngsters in 7th through 12 grades.
Cecile Scott
Port Watson Street
(607) 753-3021, ext. 26
cecile@cortland.edu
Deborah K. Miller, Coordinator
(607) 753-4706
millerdeb@snycorva.cortland.edu
Family Counseling Services
Of Cortland County, Inc.
Mentoring and work with youth; many projects
in the schools with transportation provided.
Two-semester mentor positions and single semester group mentor postions available. Training required.
Leslie Wilkins, Prevention Coordinator
10 North Main Street
(607)753-0234, ext. 134
lesliew@cnymail.com
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.
Van Hoesen Hall
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4715
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
Lime Hollow Nature Center
A variety of projects are available on an ongoing
basis from trail maintenance and improvement to
youth programs and activities.
Carol Navarro, Director
3091 Gracie Road
758-5462
| Information
on this page gets outdated quickly. Please notify
us if you know of changes to any of these listings or if links don't work. Thank you. |
A hospitality center that serves free meals six days
a week to walk-in visitors.
Kim Hill
13 Court St.(behind church)
(607) 756-6195
(NYPIRG)
State-based advocates for the public interest.
Both on- and off-campus activities
Cortland Chapter
Sarah Coonrod, Project Coordinator
Corey Union
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4815
cortland@beethoven.nypirg.org
Main Street Project
Mentoring in the schools, promoting college preparation
Kathy Gallagher
SUNY Cortland
9 Main Street, Cortland
607-597-9212
gallagherk@cortland.edu
Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Clearinghouse, referral center for retirees wishing to perform volunteer service.
Carol Deloff, Director.
60 Central Ave.
(607) 753-5057
Conduct environmental and humanitarian activities.
Van Hoesen Hall
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4715
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
Patti Congdon, Assistant to the Director
(607) 879 McLean Road
753-9386
Johanna Sweeney, Director
131 Twin Towers
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-5955
sweeneyj@cortland.edu
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.
Glenn W. Wright, Director
SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-2508
Envirohlth@cortland.edu
SUNY University Police
Steven Dangler, Chief
C-17 Van Hoesen Hall
(607) 753-2112