named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Service Opportunities
Program connecting teens with volunteer experiences to foster civic engagement and community contribution
Field Trips and Summer Excursions
Organized trips to destinations such as zoos, state parks, museums, and recreational facilities, available for a small fee with assistance for qualifying families
Life Skills and Guest Speaker Series
Presentations and workshops on college planning, resume building, substance abuse prevention, and relationships in partnership with community organizations
The CanTeen Drop-In Program
After-school drop-in center offering a safe space for teens to socialize, play games, access food, and engage with mentors Monday through Friday during the school year
Youth Leadership Council
Teen-led group that plans events, field trips, lock-ins, and activities, providing leadership development and program input
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates youth leadership and event planningOperates a teen council (Youth Board) that enables youth to plan and lead events, field trips, lock-ins, celebrations, and meals, fostering leadership and civic engagement.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Funds operation of the CanTeen programRaises funds to support program costs and operations for the Town of Cicero Canteen Teen Center, including services and supplies for participants.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts youth events and gatheringsOrganizes regular Friday night events featuring acoustic open mic nights and community fires, movie nights, lock-ins, and celebrations to foster community engagement among teens.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Offers life skills and college readiness programmingHosts guest speakers to educate teens on college planning, resume building, and career development through structured programming that supports future academic and employment opportunities.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates a drop-in teen centerProvides a safe after-school space for teens in grades 8–12 to socialize, play games, access food, and participate in recreational activities including pool, ping pong, video games, basketball, board and card games. The center is open weekdays after school during the academic year and offers a nonjudgmental, familial environment where youth can escape stress and feel supported.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organizes field trips and recreational outingsPlans and hosts day trips and extended excursions for teens, including visits to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Onondaga Lake Park, beaches, museums, caves, and whitewater rafting adventures across New York and other locations.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising eventsHosts a community garage sale at the CNS parking lot to benefit the organization, most recently held on July 11.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Promotes positive youth development and mentorshipProvides mentorship opportunities for teens seeking support with personal challenges and academic work, partners with organizations to support healthy decision-making around substance use and relationships, and runs programs that build positive perceptions of law enforcement and educate on current issues.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Provides meals to teensServes dinner to teens on Tuesdays and Thursdays at The CanTeen, ensuring access to food as part of its youth programming.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Supports teen volunteerism and community serviceConnects teens with volunteer opportunities at community organizations and provides community service opportunities as part of its programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$64K97%
Program service revenue$2K3%
Investment income$1910%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$40K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$371K
Cash$108K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$371K
Liquid reserves16.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- AMY CROWLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNE ACQUISTO — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIANA ECHOLS — VICE PRESIDENT
- KATHLEEN ANDERSON — TREASURER
- KATHY ABBOTT — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGE SZKOLNIK — BOARD MEMBER
- MELANIE BEACHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL SZKOLNIK — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN JORDAN — PRESIDENT
- TERESA ROTH — BOARD MEMBER
- TERRI KRUEGER — BOARD MEMBER
- VINCE HOLLOPETER — BOARD MEMBER
- WESLEY SWEETMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- CNS Partner — Partnered with CNS to use its parking lot for hosting the Community Garage Sale.
- Greater Cicero Community Connections for Youth Board Government — Advisory board composed of municipal and school district representatives from northern Onondaga County that supports the Youth Bureau's work.
- North Syracuse Central School District Partner — Partner in the Greater Cicero Community Connections for Youth Board, representing the school district in northern Onondaga County.
- North Syracuse School District Government — Hosts The CanTeen facility in front of CNS High School and aligns operations with school calendar.
- The CanTeen of Central New York Partner — Primary beneficiary of fundraising; Friends of the CanTeen exists to financially support its operations.
- The Townshop Partner — Collaborates with The Townshop on events, including a laser tag outing.
- Toni’Lyn Brauchle Partner — Founder of The CanTeen and a key influence in the lives of youth participants.
- Town of Cicero Government — Government entity that passed the Town Board resolution establishing the Youth Board in March 2002.
- Town of Cicero Canteen Teen Center Partner — Primary beneficiary of funds raised, supporting its program costs.
- Town of Clay Partner — Municipal partner in the Greater Cicero Community Connections for Youth Board.
- Town of Salina Partner — Municipal partner in the Greater Cicero Community Connections for Youth Board.
- Village of North Syracuse Partner — Municipal partner in the Greater Cicero Community Connections for Youth Board.
- several organizations Partner — Collaborates with multiple unnamed organizations to deliver programs supporting teen decision-making around substance use and relationships.
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.
- Collaborative Network Model for Program Supportmethodology: collaborative_youth_developmentBy partnering with external organizations and building community-wide donor networks, the organization enhances program sustainability and reach because collaborative funding and programming amplify impact beyond what a single entity can achieve.
- Relational Approach to Youth Developmentmethodology: relational-approachBy prioritizing long-term, supportive relationships with adults and peers over transactional program delivery, the organization promotes belonging and healthy development because sustained connections are more effective than isolated activities in shaping positive youth outcomes.
- Safe and Inclusive Environment as Developmental Foundationmethodology: safe-space_youth_developmentBy creating a home-like, welcoming space where diverse teens can safely engage in structured out-of-school-time activities, the organization supports personal development and community belonging because emotional safety and inclusion are prerequisites for meaningful growth and participation.
- Youth-Led Programming Modelmethodology: youth_led_programmingBy involving teens in the design and operation of programs, the organization fosters empowerment, peer support, and sustained engagement because youth are more likely to participate and grow when they have ownership and agency in their development spaces.