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CHANCES & CHANGES INC

GENESEO, NY · EIN 161348835 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · chancesandchanges.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$278K
employees
13
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO OPERATE RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chances & Changes Inc. operates residential and non-residential programs for survivors of domestic violence in Geneseo, NY. The organization provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, safety planning, legal advocacy, and counseling services to individuals and families fleeing abuse. All services are free, confidential, and available 24/7 through a hotline and in-person support.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

24-Hour Hotline
Offers immediate, confidential support and guidance to survivors, helping them access shelter, safety planning, and other resources at any time.
Counseling Services
Provides emotional support and counseling to help survivors process trauma, build resilience, and plan for a future free from violence.
Emergency Shelter
Provides a confidential, secure location with private sleeping spaces, meals, and necessities for survivors and their children fleeing domestic violence.
Legal Advocacy
Provides assistance with obtaining orders of protection, navigating family court, and understanding legal rights, including court accompaniment for emotional and logistical support.
Safety Planning
Offers personalized safety plans to help survivors assess risks, prepare for emergencies, and develop strategies for staying safe during and after leaving an abusive relationship.
Transitional Housing
Offers temporary housing with case management support, safety planning, childcare assistance, and employment guidance to help survivors rebuild stability and independence.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 3 activities
    • Delivering legal advocacy and court support services
      Provides legal advocacy including assistance with obtaining restraining orders, navigating family court cases, and understanding legal rights. Offers court accompaniment and ongoing support during legal proceedings.
    • Offering emotional support and resource coordination
      Provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered emotional support to help individuals cope and build resilience. Facilitates connections to local services, assists with benefits applications, and offers transportation support to access essential appointments and resources.
    • Providing comprehensive safety planning services
      Offers crisis, ongoing, post-separation, and financial safety planning tailored to individuals’ unique circumstances, helping reduce risk and manage interactions during or after leaving an abusive relationship. Includes guidance on securing important documents and connecting to local support networks.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Operating emergency shelter and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence
      Provides emergency shelter with confidential location, private sleeping spaces, meals, and essential supplies, as well as transitional housing that supports long-term stability through personalized planning and a safe environment. Financial assistance for rent, utilities, and urgent housing expenses is also offered to prevent homelessness.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing 24-hour hotline and crisis intervention services
      Operates a 24-hour support hotline offering immediate assistance, crisis safety planning, and guidance to survivors of domestic violence and those supporting them. Staff are available 24/7 for emergency shelter and housing assistance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.36M
Contributions & grants$951K70%
Program service revenue$377K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$1.26M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$676K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$428K
Cash$154K
Investments$0
Liabilities$149K
Net assets$278K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KAREN TREMER EXECUTIVE DI 40 $89K
board members · 3
  • AMANDA CAYOUETTE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR DAVID H BREEN MD — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR THOMAS J WALTERS MD — BOARD PRESID
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Chances & Changes, Inc. Partner — Provides direct support services and operates a 24-hour hotline for survivors of domestic violence.
  • Law Enforcement Government — Collaborates with law enforcement agencies in response to domestic violence incidents.
  • Livingston County Government — Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in Livingston County.
  • Livingston County Government — Service area and likely collaborator in supporting survivors and families.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Adaptive Safety Planning
    methodology: safety_planning
    By developing individualized, regularly updated safety plans that include logistical, relational, and legal considerations, we enhance long-term safety because plans remain responsive to evolving risks, particularly during high-threat transitions like separation.
  • Survivor-Centered Empowerment Model
    methodology: survivor_empowerment
    By centering survivors' self-identified goals, strengths, and autonomy through trauma-informed care, we foster empowerment and self-directed decision-making, which increases engagement and long-term safety because it restores agency often eroded by abuse.
  • Trauma-Informed, Holistic Support Approach
    methodology: trauma-informed care
    By integrating trauma-informed practices across legal advocacy, emotional support, and shelter services, we reduce re-traumatization and build trust, enabling survivors to engage more fully with critical resources because services are delivered with emotional safety and contextual understanding.