named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Bookmobile - Chemung Library District
Biweekly mobile library visits allowing children to check out books for home or on-site reading
Cooking with Brandy
Weekly cooking and nutrition classes teaching youth to prepare healthy meals and understand food ingredients
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Gardening and nutrition program where youth grow, harvest, and cook vegetables from the Center’s garden
Corning Museum of Glass Challenge
Ten-week science and engineering program for 4th grade and up, using the scientific method to complete creative challenges
Field Trips - Chemung Youth Bureau
Provides tickets and transportation to cultural events, performances, and recreational facilities
Girl Scouts of NYPENN
Program for girls ages 10–18 focusing on self-esteem, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Kids' Farmers Market
Monthly event hosted by Food Bank of the Southern Tier providing free fruits and vegetables and nutrition education
STEAM Ahead Chemung
Monthly program with partner organizations offering STEAM-themed activities and field trips for youth in 3rd grade and up
Structured Recreation
Supervised activities in gymnasium, playground, computer lab, and maker space including sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational play
activities · 6 groups
What they do
-
After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school and summer youth programming with mealsProvides year-round out-of-school-time childcare and programming for school-age youth, including structured recreation, education, and enrichment activities. Offers a free nutritious snack upon arrival and a hot homestyle dinner daily Monday through Friday from 2 PM to 6 PM.
-
-
Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Community facility rentalOffers rental of its building for community events such as birthdays, meetings, and sports, supporting broader community use of the center’s space.
-
-
Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Educational enrichment and cultural exposureProvides educational field trips and in-house enrichment programs that expose youth to arts and culture, including a ten-week science and engineering program in partnership with the Corning Museum of Glass featuring hands-on projects like building scribble-bots. Also hosts the Chemung Library District Bookmobile every other Friday to support youth literacy and book access.
-
-
Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Youth engagement and volunteer supportEngaged 2,810 youth in 2021, served 1,727 nutritious snacks, and provided 1,040 homestyle dinners. Relies on volunteers who assist staff and work directly with children to support program delivery.
-
-
Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Youth nutrition and cooking educationOffers weekly cooking and nutrition classes led by a staff cook and nutritionist, teaching children to prepare healthy foods such as pizza muffins, zucchini chips, smoothies, and banana bread. Also hosts a monthly Kids Farmers' Market in partnership with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, distributing free fruits and vegetables and providing nutrition education.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facility development and managementLeased and remodeled the Alpha wing of Parley Coburn School into a recreational facility named the Southside Community Center and built a new facility behind the school in 1996. Currently operates and maintains the center as a hub for youth and community programming.
-
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$185K
Contributions & grants$185K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$30%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$202K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$128K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash$33K
Investments$0
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$15K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- MATT BURCH — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Arnot Art Museum Partner — Participates in the STEAM Ahead Chemung collaboration, offering visits and field trips for children.
- Chemung County Historical Society Partner — Part of the STEAM Ahead Chemung collaboration, providing educational visits and field trips.
- Chemung County Youth Bureau Partner — Partner organization providing support for activities and field trips at the Southside Community Center.
- Chemung Library District Partner — Brings the Bookmobile to the center every other Friday to provide book access and checkout for children.
- Chemung Youth Bureau Partner — Provides tickets and transportation for children to attend local cultural events and recreational facilities.
- City of Elmira Partner — Partnered to lease a portion of Parley Coburn School for the Southside Community Center in 1976.
- Community Arts of Elmira Partner — Collaborates in the STEAM Ahead Chemung program, offering arts-integrated educational experiences.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Provides educators who teach nutrition through cooking and lead a gardening program using the center’s garden.
- Corning Museum of Glass Partner — Hosts a ten-week science and engineering program for children from the center, including hands-on challenges and museum exploration.
- Elmira City School District Partner — Partnered to lease a portion of Parley Coburn School for the Southside Community Center in 1976.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for community engagement and volunteer outreach.
- Food Bank of the Southern Tier Partner — Hosts a monthly Kids Farmers' Market at the center, distributing free produce and providing nutrition education.
- Food Bank of the Southern Tier Partner — Partner organization supporting food provision for activities and meals at the Southside Community Center.
- Friends of the Chemung River Watershed Partner — Participates in the STEAM Ahead Chemung program with environmental education components.
- Girl Scouts of NYPENN Partner — Presents programming for youth ages 10–18 focused on self-esteem, problem solving, and leadership development.
- STEAM Ahead Chemung Partner — Collaborative program involving multiple organizations offering STEAM-focused visits and field trips centered on annual themes.
- Science and Discovery Center Partner — Engages in the STEAM Ahead Chemung collaboration, offering science-focused programming and field trips.
- Tanglewood Partner — Partner organization collaborating on activities and field trips at the Southside Community Center.
- Tanglewood Nature Center Partner — Provides regular visits with live animals and educational programming for children at the center.
- United Way of the Southern Tier Partner — Partner organization supporting activities and field trips at the Southside Community Center.
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.
- Nutrition Education via Experiential Learningmethodology: nutrition-education-through-cookingBy teaching nutrition through hands-on cooking classes, the organization improves children's nutritional knowledge and skill retention because experiential learning connects abstract health concepts to practical, everyday behaviors.
- Positive Youth Development Through Staff Relationshipsmethodology: positive youth developmentBy cultivating strong, consistent staff-youth relationships within programming, the organization promotes self-esteem and positive values because trusted adult mentorship reinforces emotional security and prosocial development.
- Recreation-Based Delinquency Preventionmethodology: recreation-based delinquency preventionBy providing a safe, structured recreational environment for youth, the organization reduces the risk of delinquent behavior because constructive use of free time fosters positive social engagement and removes youth from high-risk settings.