named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
GED and College Support Program
One-on-one tutoring and mentoring program assisting residents in earning a GED, vocational certification, or college degree. Partners with Syracuse University HEOP program to offer tuition-free college education.
Residence Program
Long-term residential program offering housing, case management, life skills training, parenting support, and educational/vocational planning for homeless women and their children. Residents live on-site for up to two years while working toward independent living goals.
Supportive Apartment Program
Permanent supportive housing program providing scattered-site apartments for homeless women with disabilities. Includes bi-weekly case management, life skills education, and referrals to community services such as mental health and substance abuse treatment.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Coordinate housing referrals through community partnershipsAccepts referrals for housing services from emergency shelters such as Vera House and Dorothy Day House via the Coordinated Entry List to ensure systematic access to supportive housing.
- Provide supportive housing for homeless women and childrenOperates a residential facility and scattered-site apartments offering temporary and permanent housing to homeless women and their children, with services aimed at transitioning residents to independent living. The main residence houses 17 women and 10 children, and an additional 19 scattered-site apartments are available through the Supportive Apartment Program.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Deliver life skills and independent living programsOffers structured programming in personal finance, parenting, household maintenance, tenant relations, and other independent living skills to support sustainable self-sufficiency. Includes bi-weekly case management and in-house education on literacy, GED completion, and job readiness.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Facilitate access to external support servicesConnects residents with external resources and support groups for mental health, substance abuse, disability benefits (including SSI/SSDI), and other specialized needs, ensuring comprehensive care.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Offer case management and individualized support planningDevelops and implements individualized Service Plans and goal-setting processes for residents, with ongoing case management provided both during residency and after transition to housing in the greater Syracuse community.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Provide accommodations for residents with disabilitiesEnsures accessibility and full participation in programming for residents with disabilities, including provision of assistive technology and on-site interpreters for deaf residents.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Support educational and vocational advancementProvides one-on-one tutoring, mentorship, and training to help residents earn GEDs, vocational certifications, or college degrees, including partnerships with local institutions such as Onondaga Community College, Le Moyne College, and Syracuse University.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$615K
Contributions & grants$539K88%
Program service revenue$62K10%
Investment income$7K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$697K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$399K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$531K
Cash$182K
Investments$0
Liabilities$350K
Net assets$181K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER HUNTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $74K |
board members · 16
- ANTHONY P ADORANTE — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTOINETTA KEAHEY — BOARD MEMBER
- BETH PRONESTI — BOARD MEMBER - THRU 9/24
- CONSTANCE SOJEWICZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET ELVEY-TOOMBS — BOARD MEMBER
- JEN DEFURIA — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOANNE OLSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- KAY MAGNARELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN TUCKER — BOARD MEMBER
- KIM CARFI — SECRETARY
- KIMBERLY CAWLEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- MADELYN CHADWICK — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET MCINERNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY ALICE KIAH — PRESIDENT
- ROSANNA GIAMPAOLO — TREASURER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Allyn Foundation Funder — Provided a recent grant to Chadwick Residence
- CNY Community Foundation Funder — Awarded a grant to Chadwick Residence
- Central New York homeless shelters Partner — Referral source for women at risk and their children.
- Central New York homeless shelters Partner — Source of referrals for women at risk served by Chadwick Residence.
- Christine McNeely Partner — Contact person for employment applications at Chadwick Residence.
- Christopher Community Partner — Partner organization that owns the building and acts as managing agent for Chadwick Residence.
- Corporate sponsors Partner — Assists with property maintenance and other tasks through team-building activities.
- Dorothy Day House Partner — Referral source for women and women with children seeking housing services.
- Drumlins Country Club Partner — Hosted venue for the organization's 40th anniversary celebration event
- Enactus Partner — Involved with helping clients at Chadwick Residence
- Junior League Partner — Collaborated with Chadwick Residence, as noted in the Junior League's Report to the Community 2015-2016
- Rotary International District 7150 Funder — Donated through its RYLA program to Chadwick Residence
- Syracuse University Partner — Collaborated through student involvement and programs such as OrangeSeeds and Enactus
- Syracuse University HEOP program Partner — Partners to offer tuition-free college education opportunities for residents.
- Syracuse University Whitman School of Business Partner — Collaborates with students to assist residents in resume development and job readiness.
- Vera House Partner — Referral source for women and women with children seeking housing services.
- churches Partner — Referral source for women at risk and their children.
- churches Partner — Source of referrals for women at risk served by Chadwick Residence.
- community service providers Partner — Collaborates with various community service providers to coordinate support for residents.
- coordinated entry Government — Refers women to Chadwick Residence through a coordinated public intake system for homelessness services.
- schools Partner — Referral source for women at risk and their children.
- schools Partner — Source of referrals for women at risk served by Chadwick Residence.
- social service agencies Partner — Referral source for women at risk and their children.
- social service agencies Partner — Source of referrals for women at risk served by Chadwick Residence.
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.
- Continuity of Support After Housing Transitionmethodology: continuing-support-after-transitionBy continuing case management and support after residents transition to permanent housing, we increase the likelihood of sustained independence, because ongoing support mitigates post-transition instability and reinforces long-term success.
- Individualized Goal-Based Planning and Case Managementmethodology: individualized-service-planningBy co-creating individualized Service Plans and case management strategies with residents based on self-identified goals, we increase engagement and success in achieving independence, because resident ownership of goals combined with tailored support strengthens motivation and accountability.
- Peer and Community Support for Recovery and Stabilitymethodology: peer_support_modelBy integrating peer support groups and volunteer engagement into the recovery environment, we enhance emotional resilience and psychological recovery, because shared lived experience and community involvement reduce isolation and reinforce positive behavioral change.
- Supportive Housing with Individualized Services and Skills Developmentmethodology: supportive_housing_with_skills_developmentBy providing stable, drug- and alcohol-free housing integrated with individualized case management, life-skills training, and educational programming, we promote self-sufficiency and sustained independence among homeless women and their children, because combining housing stability with tailored skill-building addresses both immediate safety and long-term capacity for autonomy.