named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Caregiver Tech Solutions
Provides free technology resources and equipment to rural caregivers of older adults, including an E-Respite Coaching Workshop for personalized tech solutions to support caregiver well-being and respite.
Community Health Worker Program
Offers one-on-one support to mothers and families in Chautauqua County, including health education, care coordination, appointment scheduling, transportation assistance, and connections to WIC, insurance, and other services.
Community Place Walking Program
Provides free, safe, indoor walking access at Community Place in Gowanda for community members, especially seniors, during weekday hours.
Cribs for Kids
Provides safe sleep education and free Graco® Pack ‘n Play cribs to income-eligible parents in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties to reduce infant mortality from unsafe sleep environments.
Health Insurance Enrollment
Assists individuals with health insurance enrollment through the New York State of Health Marketplace via in-person navigators across Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties.
Senior Wellness and Nutrition Site
Offers onsite hot meals and Meals on Wheels delivery to seniors in Gowanda, with over 13,000 meals served annually, plus socialization opportunities and wellness activities.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for rural health in policy and planningEnsures rural health issues are represented in community health assessments, planning, and policy development at local, regional, and state levels.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Builds leadership capacity for rural health improvementDevelops a pipeline of leaders and change agents to influence rural health outcomes.
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Child Safety Seat and Safe Sleep Support 1 activity
- Distributes cribs and provides safe sleep educationProvides free Graco® Pack ‘n Play cribs and safe sleep education to income-eligible parents through the Cribs for Kids program.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Distributes meals through onsite and home-delivered programsServes over 4,000 meals annually onsite and delivers nearly 10,000 meals annually via Meals on Wheels.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operates Community Place in Gowanda for health and wellness servicesManages Community Place in Gowanda, NY, which hosts private counseling, audiology, senior nutrition, adult day services, behavioral health care, and recreation and wellness activities for all ages, including a free indoor walking program.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Operates a Community Health Worker program for maternal and family healthProvides one-on-one health education and support to mothers and families in Chautauqua County through monthly in-person, phone, or virtual meetings, connecting clients to primary care, WIC, dental care, health insurance, nutrition programs, breastfeeding support, family planning, and other community services.
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Operates a rural health network for wellness and preventionFunctions as one of 32 designated Rural Health Networks in New York State, serving Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Wyoming counties to support community wellness and prevention through inclusive partnerships.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Provides affordable senior housingOperates affordable housing units for seniors aged 62+ through HUD Section 202 and New York State Tax Credit programs.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Provides health insurance enrollment assistanceOffers in-person support to individuals enrolling in health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Supports caregivers with free technology and coachingProvides free technology resources and equipment to caregivers of older adults, including no-cost technology solutions and one-on-one virtual or telephonic coaching through the E-Respite Coaching Workshop to promote respite and self-care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.20M
Contributions & grants$2.09M95%
Program service revenue$17K1%
Investment income$18K1%
Other revenue$75K
expenses
Total expenses$2.08M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.77M
Cash$705K
Investments$676K
Liabilities$426K
Net assets$3.34M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN BATTAGLIA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 37 | $143K |
board members · 1
- BOARD OF DIRECTORS — SEE ATTACHED
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- BestSelf Behavioral Health Partner — Provides behavioral health services at Community Place.
- Cattaraugus County Partner — Hosts the Cattaraugus County Seniors Wellness and Nutrition Site at Community Place.
- Cattaraugus County Partner — Partner county served by the rural health network
- Cattaraugus County Department of Aging Partner — Partner agency operating the Senior Wellness and Nutrition site in Gowanda.
- Cattaraugus County Department of Aging Partner — Partners on aging services case management and Medicare counseling programs.
- Cattaraugus County Health Department Partner — Partners on lead hazard awareness, WIC outreach, and public health programs.
- Chautauqua County Partner — Partner county served by the rural health network
- Erie County Partner — Partner county served by the rural health network
- Grady Health System Partner — Collaborates with Grady Health System on integrated care initiatives.
- Health Foundation of Western & Central NY Funder — Provided initial funding for the caregiver respite pilot project.
- Healthy Community Alliance Network — Preeminent rural health network focused on health promotion and disease prevention
- Human Services Agency to WNY & Rochester – People Inc Partner — Provides additional information and support services for Academy Place Apartments residents.
- New York State Department of Health Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive and Sexual Health Government — Funds the Community Health Worker program through a grant.
- New York State Department of Health Charles D. Cook Office of Rural Health Government — Primary funder and state-level affiliate supporting the Rural Health Network initiative.
- People Incorporated Partner — Administers applications and management for Academy Place Apartments.
- Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funder — Provided initial funding for the caregiver respite pilot project.
- Southern Tier Health Care System Partner — Collaborates as an Ambassador Agency for the Cribs for Kids Program.
- The Chautauqua Center Tri-County Family Medicine Partner — Provides family medicine services at Community Place.
- Total Senior Care Partner — Operates Adult Day Services at Community Place.
- Wyoming County Partner — Partner county served by the rural health network
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centered, In-Person Navigation and Supportmethodology: client-centered outreachBy using client-preferred one-on-one meetings and in-person navigation, we increase engagement and health insurance enrollment because direct, personalized outreach builds trust and reduces complexity for vulnerable populations.
- Community Partnership Model for Rural Healthmethodology: community-partnership-modelBy forming broad-based, inclusive partnerships with community organizations and citizens, we advance wellness and disease prevention in rural areas because collaborative networks increase reach, trust, and culturally appropriate service delivery.
- Holistic Senior Wellness through Social and Physical Integrationmethodology: social-wellness-integrationBy combining meal services and safe, climate-controlled physical activity spaces with social engagement, we promote senior wellness because isolation and inactivity are key drivers of decline, and integrated programming addresses both clinical and social needs.
- Integrated Social Determinants of Health Approachmethodology: social-determinants-of-healthBy addressing social determinants of health through culturally competent, community-based care and wraparound support services, we improve access and health outcomes because structural barriers like transportation, language, and housing must be resolved for clinical interventions to succeed.