named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Giveback Days
Mobile outreach initiative planned for urban areas in Central New York (e.g., Syracuse, Utica, Rome) to bring free donated items directly to communities in need.
Nuhorizons Redistribution Center Program
Distributes free essential items—including clothing, household goods, baby items, and school supplies—to individuals and families in need through a warehouse in Canastota, NY, in partnership with over 20 community organizations.
Transportation Assistance Program
Uses a program-owned transport vehicle to pick up donations, deliver items to clients, and provide transportation to clients when possible.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Conduct community give-back eventsDistributes donated merchandise directly to communities in need through targeted events, such as a give-back event at a low-income housing facility where over $25,000 worth of goods were provided to more than 100 individuals.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Facilitate client access through county liaisons and partnershipsAppoints county-level advocates and liaisons to connect individuals and families in need with NuHorizons programs, including facilitating participation in refugee assistance initiatives through partnerships with organizations like Matthew House.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Maintain warehouse operations after disaster disruptionResumed warehouse operations within six weeks following severe flooding in June 2025, utilizing volunteer support to minimize cleanup costs to $3,500 and ensure continuity of service delivery.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Operate redistribution center for donated goodsOperates the NuHorizons Redistribution Center in Central New York to receive, sort, and distribute donated goods free of charge to individuals in need, including victims of domestic violence and Ukrainian refugees. The program sources items through partnerships such as Good360 and provides essential merchandise to thousands of individuals and families annually.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Participate in community advisory and leadership boardsEngages in community collaboration by appointing leadership staff to external boards such as Mission Syracuse and the Connected Community Schools Advisory Board to support student success and community development initiatives.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Receive pro bono grant writing servicesReceives donated grant writing services from a consulting firm co-owned by board member Patrick M. Bennett, enhancing organizational capacity through external expertise.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Support transportation and logistics with dedicated vehiclePurchased and operates a transport vehicle in 2025 using grant funding to enable pickup and delivery of donated items, as well as transportation support for clients accessing NuHorizons services.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$78K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$82
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +98.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Stephen Bodnar — Executive Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ARISE Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Albany Rent-A-Center Partner — Partner organization that supported the Community Give-back day event.
- Bassett Medical Center – Healthcare Network Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- CNY Veterans Outreach Center Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Community Action Program for Madison County, Inc. Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Connected Community Schools Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Connected Community Schools Partner — Partnership through advisory engagement; NuHorizons executive director serves on the Connected Community Schools Advisory Board.
- Good360 Partner — Affiliated with Good360 to receive and distribute donated merchandise through the truckload program.
- Good360 Partner — Partnership to receive pallets of donated items from corporate donors such as Amazon and Walmart.
- Healthy Alliance Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Healthy Seniors – Oneida Health Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Liberty Resources Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Madison County Department of Health Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Matthew House Partner — Partner organization assisting NuHorizons in a Ukrainian refugee assistance program.
- Mission Syracuse Partner — Collaboration through shared leadership; NuHorizons executive director appointed to Mission Syracuse's Board of Directors.
- NYS Office of Children & Family Services Government — Government agency partner that helps identify individuals and families in need for program access.
- New York State Department of Family Assistance Government — Government agency partner that helps identify individuals and families in need for program access.
- Office of the Aging (Madison County) Government — Government agency partner that helps identify individuals and families in need for program access.
- Oneida Central School District Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Pathway Wellness Center Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Rome Rescue Mission Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- The Center Utica Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Tri-County WIC Government — Government agency partner that helps identify individuals and families in need for program access.
- United Way of the Mohawk Valley Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution Center.
- Workforce Development Board - “Working Solutions”- Utica Partner — Community partner that identifies individuals and families in need and coordinates their access to the Redistribution 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.
- Community Redistribution Modelmethodology: community_redistributionBy aggregating donated goods through corporate and local networks and redistributing them via community give-back events at low-income housing facilities, the organization meets immediate material needs and strengthens community ties, because direct, localized distribution increases access and dignity for recipients.
- Lived Experience Advocacymethodology: lived-experience advocacyBy centering the lived experience of domestic violence survivors in advocacy and public awareness efforts, the organization aims to drive increased resources and support for victims, because authentic narratives enhance credibility and empathy, leading to greater community and institutional responsiveness.
- Partner-Mediated Client Accessmethodology: partner-mediated client referralBy relying on nonprofit partners to refer and schedule clients for warehouse visits, the organization ensures services reach those most in need, because trusted community organizations are better positioned to assess client vulnerability and build rapport than a centralized system could alone.