named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
2nd Chance Clothing & More Store
Provides affordable clothing, furniture, and household goods to low-income individuals; accepts donations and operates as a thrift-style store
Clean, Sober & Saved
Recovery program for individuals struggling with addiction and their families; includes weekly sessions and workbooks for participants
Disaster Relief
Provides long-term disaster recovery support for the Gowanda Central School District and community, established after the 2009 floods
Gowanda Food Pantry
Distributes food to community members in need, with open distribution on the 3rd Saturday of each month and additional weekday hours
Loving Spoonful Community Kitchen
Community meal program offering prepared food; details on frequency and service model not specified
The Growth Studio Group
Interactive monthly group focusing on life skills such as financial wellness, healthy habits, and emotional regulation
Transportation Ministry
Volunteer driver program that transports clients to medical appointments in surrounding towns using personal or Love INC vehicles
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Distribute food through a food pantry programOperates a food pantry with regular distribution on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and additional hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during non-distribution weeks to serve individuals and families in need.
- Operate a community kitchen providing mealsRuns a community kitchen program that prepares and serves meals to support food-insecure individuals and families in the local area.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver life skills and wellness education programsOffers classes and support groups on financial wellness, budgeting, nutrition education, emotional regulation, and healthy habits, with ongoing sessions held on select Thursdays and weekly support meetings every Tuesday at 6 PM and 7 PM.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and holiday programsOrganizes community events including "Christmas in Gowanda," featuring a parade, Snowflake Prince & Princess, Santa Claus visit, and crafts events at The Gathering Place to foster community engagement.
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Religious Pilgrimage and Faith-Based Service Support 1 activity
- Mobilize churches for community transformationEngages and coordinates local churches to participate in programs and services aimed at transforming lives and strengthening communities.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operate The Gathering Place as a community meeting spaceMaintains The Gathering Place as a venue for community meetings, support groups, and events such as holiday crafts.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Organize school supply drives for studentsHosts annual school supply drives to collect and distribute materials to students at Gowanda Central Schools.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Provide clothing, furniture, and household goods through 2nd Chance programsOperates 2nd Chance Clothing & More and its annex locations, including the former Radio Shack space, to distribute gently used clothing, furniture, and household items to the community, supported by volunteer staffing.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provide disaster relief and long-term recovery supportEngages in disaster relief efforts, including response to the August 2009 floods, and assumes long-term recovery responsibilities when external groups withdraw from the area.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provide financial assistance to individuals in needOffers direct financial aid to community members facing economic hardship, supported by locally raised funds and partnerships such as with the Salvation Army.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Provide transportation assistance to medical appointments and essential servicesOffers transportation via volunteer drivers and the Love INC Van to help clients access medical appointments in locations including Springville, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Irving, Jamestown, Hamburg, Orchard Park, and Buffalo.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize volunteers through appreciation programsRuns an ongoing volunteer appreciation initiative, including the recognition of a Volunteer of the Year, to support volunteer engagement and retention.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Support recovery and spiritual renewal for individuals in addiction recoveryProvides a recovery support program that includes spiritual support and weekly group sessions focused on sobriety and personal transformation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$114K91%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$237K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$235K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DAMIAN DEGOLIER — BOARD MEMBER
- PASTOR GENE VAN DETTE — BOARD MEMBER
- WENDY SAMICK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- 2nd Chance Partner — Partner organization where volunteers sort and organize clothing for distribution.
- Clean*Sober+Saved Partner — Sponsored the take-out hot dog sale event.
- Gowanda Central School District Partner — Partner agency for disaster relief services.
- Gowanda Central Schools Partner — Recipient of school supplies collected through the organization's supply drive.
- Jim Sanderson Partner — Executive Director involved in leading public events and facility openings.
- Kathy Camp Partner — 2nd Chance Director who greets customers and leads service delivery operations.
- Pine Valley Representative Partner — Pastor Gene Van Dette serves as a representative from Pine Valley on the board of directors.
- Salvation Army Partner — Partner organization providing financial assistance and camp access in the Greater Gowanda Area.
- Shop N Save Partner — Provides indoor space for the Red Kettle Campaign.
- local churches Partner — Collaborates with local churches to deliver programs and services.
strategies · 5
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.
- Church-Mediated Service Delivery Networkmethodology: church_mediated_serviceBy equipping and mobilizing local churches as delivery partners, the organization extends its reach and deepens community impact because faith-based institutions provide trusted, relational access points for holistic support.
- Faith-Based Discipleship for Recovery and Identity Formationmethodology: faith_based_discipleshipBy integrating Christian discipleship into recovery programming, the organization supports individuals in overcoming codependency and building a new identity in Christ, because spiritual transformation is seen as foundational to behavioral and emotional healing.
- Life Skills Development Through Experiential Learningmethodology: life_skills_developmentBy using interactive, hands-on group sessions, the organization builds practical life skills because experiential learning fosters engagement, retention, and real-world application in personal and community development.
- Localized Resource Allocation to Strengthen Community Trustmethodology: localized_resource_allocationBy ensuring all locally raised funds remain within the Greater Gowanda Area, the organization strengthens community trust and participation because donors and recipients see tangible, immediate impact from their involvement.
- Sustained Relationships for Personal Changemethodology: sustained_relationshipsBy fostering long-term, trusting relationships with individuals, the organization encourages personal change and learning because ongoing relational support creates accountability, belonging, and space for transformation.