named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Literacy Workshops
Workshops on budgeting, saving, and debt management led by a Community Education Coordinator
Santa's Workshop
Annual holiday event where children select and wrap donated gifts for family members, accompanied by a brunch for caregivers and volunteer elves
Saturday Lunches
Weekly meal service providing free lunches to community members
School's Out For Summer
End-of-school-year celebration offering fun activities and information about summer programs for children and families
Teacher Tuesdays
Weekly program supporting community educators and families through engagement and resources
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Distributing free fresh produce and baked goods weeklyDistributes free fresh produce, baked goods, and other food items on a weekly basis to community members.
- Providing weekly free community meals with scratch-cooked foodPrepares and serves fresh, scratch-cooked meals weekly to the community through volunteer kitchen crews, often incorporating arts activities into the event.
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Offering wearable art and upcycling workshops for residentsConducts wearable art workshops where local artists teach residents how to upcycle clothing, fostering creativity and exploring entrepreneurial opportunities in crafts.
- Providing multi-medium arts workshops for youth aged 8 to 12Offers arts-based workshops in multiple mediums designed for youth aged 8 to 12, promoting creative expression and skill development.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Delivering after-school educational programs for elementary studentsProvides weekly after-school educational activities and snacks for elementary school students during the school year, supporting youth development and academic engagement.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing free clothing and hygiene products through weekly Community ClosetOperates a weekly Community Closet that distributes donated clothes and personal hygiene products at no cost to community members, with consistent programming offered each week.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting annual Santa's Workshop event for children and familiesHosts an annual Santa's Workshop event where children select and wrap donated gifts for adults while parents attend brunch; the event had 194 attendees in 2024, 270 in 2023, and 120 in 2022.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosting annual School's Out For Summer celebrationHosts an annual end-of-year event called "School's Out For Summer" that celebrates students and connects families with information about local summer programs.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operating NoMa Community CenterManages and operates the NoMa Community Center in Binghamton's Westside, specifically serving Census Tract 13, Broome County's most distressed area. The center provides a physical space for learning, connection, and access to services, with operations established in 2018 and continued under a newly formed 501(c)(3) entity as of 2023.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Partnering with local agencies for community revitalizationCollaborates with over 10 local agencies to support neighborhood revitalization and strengthen community connections in Binghamton’s West Side.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Providing annual Back to School Haircuts and supplies eventOffers an annual event providing free haircuts and school supplies to students preparing to return to school, supporting school readiness and family needs.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Providing resume and interview preparation supportOffers resume and interview workshops for youth, along with one-on-one resume assistance for both youth and adults, supporting workforce readiness and employment goals.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Teaching music and technology through coding (Python/JavaScript)Offers Music+Tech workshops that teach Python and JavaScript programming through music creation, with a long-term goal of training participants to become future facilitators of the program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$122K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$260%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$113K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$19K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Brown | Deputy Director | 25 | $36K |
| Bryce Reynolds | Interim Executive Director | 45 | $24K |
| Julia Stanley | Binghamton Food Rescue Director | 20 | $15K |
board members · 3
- Beth Baldwin — Board Chair
- John M O'Neill — Board Member
- Samantha Lethbridge — Board Member
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- ASCE Lourdes Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- American Civic Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Binghamton City School District Partner — Partner organization referenced through collaboration with HME School (Harpur College Math & Science Academy)
- Binghamton City School District (HMES) Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Binghamton Council of United Leadership Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Binghamton Food Rescue Partner — Collaborates with NoMa on weekly food distribution.
- Binghamton Food Rescue Partner — Partner organization collaborating on food-related initiatives; has shared staff and programming ties
- Binghamton Food Rescue Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Binghamton Parks Department Government — Government partner supporting NoMa Community Center
- Binghamton University Partner — Academic partner with shared personnel and programmatic involvement, including faculty and graduate students
- Binghamton University Center for Civic Engagement Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Binghamton’s Westside Partner — Community center provides services to all residents of Binghamton’s Westside, with activity based in the NoMa neighborhood.
- Broome-Tioga Literacy Council Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County Partner — Collaborates with NoMa on community education and outreach programs
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Donors Who Care Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- First Congregational Church Partner — Hosts the NoMa Community Center at its building located at 30 Main Street in Binghamton, NY
- Good Neighbors Partner — Collaborates with NoMa on weekly food distribution.
- Good Neighbors Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Grants Funder — Source of funding for programs and services.
- Klee Foundation Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- Lourdes Volunteer Bureau Partner — Partner organization supporting volunteer coordination and community service efforts
- NENY Partner — Co-hosts events with the NoMa Community Center
- Ross Park Zoo Partner — Community partner involved in outreach or educational programming with NoMa
- Ross Park Zoo Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- SDCLT Partner — Co-hosts events with the NoMa Community Center
- Safe Streets Partner — Original founding organization of the NoMa Community Center project
- Safe Streets Partner — Originated as an offshoot of the Safe Streets organization, maintaining an ongoing partnership
- Sustainable Neighborhood Partner — Partner organization supporting NoMa Community Center
- The Bundy Museum of History and Art Partner — Hosts Teacher Tuesdays program during inclement weather or as needed.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Collaborative Resource Networks for Expanded Reachmethodology: collaborative_resource_networksBy partnering with food rescue and neighbor organizations, we increase access to essential resources, because shared infrastructure and collective action amplify impact beyond what any single entity could achieve.
- Community-Led Volunteering to Foster Ownershipmethodology: community_led_volunteeringBy involving the population served as volunteers, we sustain programming and deepen engagement, because empowering community members as active contributors builds ownership and long-term investment in shared outcomes.
- Dignity-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: dignity_centered_empowermentBy operating with compassion and dignity, we help individuals overcome systemic barriers, because treating people as capable agents of change fosters self-efficacy and sustained engagement.
- Responsive, Community-Driven Program Designmethodology: responsive_community_programmingBy using informal feedback and a flat structure, we adapt programming to local needs, because rapid iteration based on lived experience ensures relevance and effectiveness in an isolated neighborhood.
- Train-the-Trainer for Community Capacity Buildingmethodology: train_the_trainerBy training participants to become facilitators, we expand technology access and skills, because peer-led instruction increases relevance, trust, and scalability within the community.