What they call their work
What they do
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Community Space Provision 2 activities
- Operate and maintain community facility for social and recreational useProvides and maintains a community building for social, recreational, and educational activities for youth and adults in Vine Valley and surrounding areas, supporting physical, mental, and moral betterment. The facility is developed and maintained for use by the diverse local population.
- Provide community space for events and private rentalsOffers the community house as a venue for local events and rents the facility to community members for private events, enhancing access to shared space for civic and social purposes.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Administer community membership programOffers a membership program with annual dues starting at $10 to support ongoing programs and events, fostering community investment and sustainability.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute program and events calendarDistributes an annual calendar of programs and events to over 100 local households, promoting community engagement and participation.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host community meetings, lectures, and exhibitionsOrganizes and hosts public events including meetings, lectures, and exhibitions for the community, such as presentations by local authors, community leaders, and historians on topics of local interest.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Maintain community collection of published materialsMaintains a collection of published materials available for community use, supporting access to information and educational resources.
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Perform facility maintenance and capital improvementsConducts ongoing maintenance and capital improvements at the community house, including installation of new flooring, plumbing, cabinets, walkways, parking lot resurfacing, deck staining, back wall reconstruction, and installation of a weatherproof AED.
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Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
- Run Lake Friendly Living pledge programOffers a Lake Friendly Living pledge program that includes distribution of free yard signs to participants, promoting environmentally responsible practices in the community.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Support disaster response through facility availabilityMaintains the community building for potential use during disasters, serving as a resource for emergency support and community resilience.
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Who runs it
- Dan Robeson — Director
- Ken Haynes — Director
- Valerie Haynes — Director
Who they work with
- Bare Hill Landscaping Partner — Repaired lawn damage from a blown-over tree at the community house.
- Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association Partner — Collaborates on promoting Lake Friendly Living and lawn care initiatives to protect the Canandaigua Lake watershed.
- Canandaigua Masonry Partner — Reconstructed the back wall of the community house.
- Dudley Poultry Partner — Hosted CEO Theresa Jackson for a presentation on entrepreneurship and poultry industry experience.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform to share information about local businesses and events.
- Indian Village Park Partner — Provided matching funds to purchase an AED for the community house.
- Liddiard’s Tree Experts Partner — Removed a tree uprooted by wind damage at the community house.
- Nweago Cove Homeowners Association Partner — Provided matching funds to purchase an AED for the community house.
- Richard’s Asphalt Materials Partner — Re-paved the community house parking lot.
- Roger’s Property Maintenance Partner — Prepared the deck for new stain at the community house.
- Rowe Flooring Partner — Installed a new floor at the community house.
- Rushville Lions Partner — Repaired the railing and deck at the community house.
- Vine Valley Methodist Church Partner — Provided matching funds to purchase an AED for the community house.
- Vine Valley Park Partner — Provided matching funds to purchase an AED for the community house.
- Yates County Emergency Services Partner — Provided training on AED operation at the community house.
How they approach the work
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- Arts-Based Cross-Generational Engagementmethodology: community-engagement-through-artsBy using music programming with performances and educational components, the organization engages diverse community members across ages and care settings, because arts-based activities create inclusive, intergenerational experiences that lower barriers to participation and build shared identity.
- Community-Run Facility Modelmethodology: community_facility_modelBy operating a community house as a shared social and recreational facility, the organization strengthens local connections and sustains engagement, because local ownership and accessible space foster ongoing participation and mutual support among residents.
- Membership Model for Local Engagementmethodology: membership_modelBy using a low-cost membership model with annual dues, the organization sustains programs and fosters community investment, because financial participation at an accessible level creates a sense of ownership and belonging that supports long-term engagement.