What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0IN 2024, RESTORE PROVIDED FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUPPORT, AND LEGAL SERVICES TO 1,703 UNDUPLICATED SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR LOVED ONES ACROSS MONROE, GENESEE, LIVINGSTON, ORLEANS, AND WYOMING COUNTIES, WHERE IT ALSO SERVED AS THE DESIGNATED NON-SHELTER PROVIDER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES. THE TEAM OF 28 PROFESSIONALSINCLUDING AN ATTORNEY, COUNSELORS, ADVOCATES, EDUCATORS, THERAPISTS, PARALEGALS, SUPERVISORS, MANAGERS, AND A DIRECTORDELIVERED 5,167 PHONE COUNSELING SESSIONS, 1,096 IN-PERSON COUNSELING SESSIONS, AND RESPONDED TO 1,054 HOTLINE CALLS. RESTORE MAINTAINED PARTNERSHIPS WITH NINE AREA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING RIT, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, SUNY BROCKPORT, GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE, COLGATE DIVINITY SCHOOL, NAZARETH COLLEGE, AND SUNY GENESEO, OFFERING DIRECT SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND STAFF WITH OFFICE SPACE ON MOST CAMPUSES. ADDITIONALLY, RESTORE PROVIDED SERVICES IN 12 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, INCLUDING FIVE COUNTY JAILS AND STATE AND FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS ALBION, ATTICA, GROVELAND, LAKEVIEW, ORLEANS, WYOMING, AND THE BUFFALO FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER. RESTORE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TEAM REACHED AN ADDITIONAL 20,587 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH PUBLIC OUTREACH, PREVENTION EDUCATION AND SAFE TOUCHES PROGRAMS WITH KIDS.
- #2 $0O EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACROSS OUR REGION. IN 2024, WE SERVED 101 ZIP CODES IN 15 COUNTIES. OVERALL, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROVIDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH TO 66,727 CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS, INCLUDING THROUGH OUR 4 YOUTH PROGRAMS THE CONNECTION, TEEN REALITY THEATRE, IN CONTROL, AND PEER HEALTH ADVOCATES PROGRAMS. THE CONNECTION IS A YOUTH PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS THAT PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HEALTH EDUCATION, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, JOB APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, GARDENING, SPORTS, HEALTHY COOKING AND HEALTHY SNACKS TO OVER 659 PRIORITY UNDERSERVED YOUTH OVER 244 OPEN DAYS. TEEN REALITY THEATRE IS OUR YOUTH PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO THAT SERVES OVER 155 INDIVIDUALS. PARTICIPANTS WRITE, CREATE AND PERFORM SKITS AND PLAYS ABOUT ADOLESCENCE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FOR THEIR PEERS AND FAMILIES. PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS. IN CONTROL TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER EMPOWERED 6,080 TEENS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROJECTS. OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH INCLUDED PHOTOGRAPHY, DANCE, COLOR GUARD, DRUM CORPS, MUSIC, PODCASTING, SEWING/FASHION, FILM AND THEATER DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. SOME PARTICIPANTS BECOME PAID YOUTH PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS. PEER HEALTH ADVOCATES IN THE CITY OF SYRACUSE PROVIDES YOUTH PEER EDUCATION FOR PRIORITY YOUTH AND REACHED 6,161. PEER HEALTH ADVOCATES ALSO HELP WITH THE DIAPER BANK, PROVIDING FREE DIAPERS AND SUPPLIES TO PATIENTS, AND GAIN PAID WORK EXPERIENCE.
What they call their work
What they do
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Provide crisis intervention and counseling services for survivors of sexual assaultProvided free and confidential crisis intervention, support, and legal services to 1,703 unduplicated survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones across five counties; delivered 5,167 phone and 1,096 in-person counseling sessions and responded to 1,054 hotline calls through a team of 28 professionals.
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Reproductive Health Access and Support Services 1 activity
- Serve sexual and reproductive health needs across 18 countiesProvides a full range of high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including medication abortion, to patients across an 18-county region in central and western New York, encompassing Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Support youth development and peer educationProvides free youth development programs including health education, job application help, and recreational activities to over 659 underserved youth in Niagara Falls; operates Teen Reality Theatre in Buffalo serving over 155 youth as peer educators; empowers teens in Rochester and Syracuse through educational and vocational initiatives, including diaper bank operations with work experience components.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Educate communities on sexual and reproductive healthDelivered education programs and outreach on sexual and reproductive health to 66,727 individuals across 15 counties and 101 zip codes; also conducted prevention education and Safe Touches programs for children, reaching over 20,587 community members.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE CASEY | CEO | 40 | $401K |
| COLT WASSERMAN | CMO | 40 | $278K |
| CHRISTIAN OLECK | CFO | 40 | $235K |
| LAURA BUNORA | VP OF HEALTH SERVICES | 40 | $197K |
| AMANDA SCHNORF | REGIONAL LEAD CLINICIAN | 40 | $182K |
| ERIN CABRAL | VICE PRESIDENT OF ORGANIZA | 40 | $174K |
| CHRIS SPICER | VP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $171K |
| DEBRA ANN WALKER | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPM | 40 | $160K |
- AMANDA DEVITO — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNETTE MILLER — BOARD MEMBER - TREASURER
- BOBBIE HANGEN — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIDGET WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINE KEMP — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID MICHAEL GROME — BOARD MEMBER - VICE CHAIR
- DONNA FORSYTH — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH MCPHAIL — BOARD MEMBER - CHAIR
- JENNIFER HULL — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHEL JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE PLANK — BOARD MEMEBER - SECRETARY
- SUSAN HALPERN — BOARD MEMBER
- TIFFANY LLOYD — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Colgate Divinity School Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
- Genesee Community College Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
- Monroe Community College Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
- Nazareth College Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America Network — Shares donor contributions with the national organization as part of an affiliate network.
- RIT Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
- SUNY Brockport Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
- SUNY Geneseo Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
- Spring Partner — Partner for merchandise sales, including T-shirts, water bottles, stickers, and more.
- St. John Fisher College Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
- University of Rochester Partner — Partner institution where Restore provides direct services to students and staff, with office space on campus.
How they approach the work
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- Embedded Campus-Based Health Servicesmethodology: campus-based service deliveryBy delivering sexual assault support and reproductive health services directly on college campuses, the organization increases access and utilization because proximity and integration into student environments reduce stigma and logistical barriers.
- Evidence-Based Clinical Standardsmethodology: evidence-based careBy adhering to evidence-based standards in abortion care and patient education, the organization ensures clinical safety and quality, which improves patient outcomes because care is aligned with current medical research and best practices.
- Medication Abortion for Patient Autonomymethodology: patient-centered careBy providing medication abortion, patients can manage their abortions safely and autonomously, increasing access to reproductive health care because it reduces structural and logistical barriers to care.
- Networked Funding for National-Local Advocacymethodology: national-local network fundingBy distributing donor funds across a national network and local affiliates, the organization strengthens both systemic advocacy and localized reproductive health services because it leverages scale while maintaining community-specific responsiveness.
- Youth Empowerment Through Peer Educationmethodology: youth empowerment and peer educationBy combining creative and vocational skill-building with peer education, the organization prevents teen pregnancy because engaged youth are more likely to adopt healthy behaviors when learning from peers in empowering contexts.