irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $660KPREVENTION SERVICES - SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESS CONCERNS SUCH AS BULLYING, ALCOHOL, DRUG AND TOBACCO USE, AMONG OTHER TOPICS
- #2 $451KSUPPORTIVE HOUSING - STABLE HOUSING AIMED AT SUPPORTING THOSE IN RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL TO PREVENTING BOTH HOMELESSNESS AND RECURRING ADDICTION.
named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Creative Connections Clubhouse
Safe, drug-free environment for youth offering peer-led programs to build life skills, positive relationships, and healthy lifestyles.
Fulton and Montgomery County Victim Impact Panel (VIP)
Court-ordered panel for individuals convicted of impaired driving, featuring victim testimonies to illustrate real-life consequences.
High Disguise
Educational program for parents and adults featuring a mock teen bedroom to identify hidden drugs and paraphernalia and learn about concealment methods.
LEAD by Example
Adventure-based learning program for middle and high school students focusing on leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building to reduce substance use risk.
Prevention Services - School Based Programs
Evidence-based substance use prevention curricula delivered in schools, including Too Good for Drugs, Too Good for Violence, Second Step, and Positive Action for grades K-12.
Recovery Center
Peer-led recovery support services through the Rob Constatine Recovery Community and Outreach Center, offering a 24-hour helpline, Narcan training, and community outreach.
Supportive Housing
Stable housing services for individuals in recovery to prevent homelessness and support long-term sobriety.
Team Awareness
Workplace wellness training program to support healthy work cultures and employee well-being.
Trailblazers
Youth adventure program offering outdoor activities like rafting, rock climbing, and hiking to promote teambuilding and healthy alternatives to drug use.
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
Parenting classes for caregivers of children up to age 18, covering behavior management, family conflict reduction, and self-care.
Vape Escape
Interactive escape-room style activity teaching youth about vaping risks and refusal skills through puzzles and group challenges.
You(th) Decide
Underage gambling prevention resource providing education and tools for youth, parents, and communities.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 4 activities
- Conducting High Disguise educational program for parents and caregiversUses a mock teen bedroom exhibit to educate parents and community adults on identifying hidden drugs and drug paraphernalia and understanding youth drug culture, delivered in schools and community settings.
- Delivering Vape Escape interactive education programOffers an interactive group activity that educates participants about the risks of vaping and builds skills to avoid or quit vaping.
- Delivering school-based prevention education programsProvides evidence-based prevention programs in schools from elementary to high school levels addressing alcohol, drug, and tobacco use, bullying, violence prevention, and social-emotional skill development.
- Offering community workshops on substance use and gambling preventionCustomizes and delivers educational workshops on alcohol, other drugs, and problem gambling for community organizations and adults, including the You(th) Decide NY initiative for underage gambling prevention.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Convening community coalitions to prevent youth substance useHosts and facilitates monthly hybrid or virtual meetings for multiple local coalitions—including ASAPP’s Promise, Four Rivers Alliance, SHIFT, Johnstown Community Coalition, Glove City Coalition, and Montgomery County Cares—to reduce youth substance use through education, family engagement, and community collaboration.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Delivering Triple P - Positive Parenting ProgramOffers parenting classes for caregivers of children up to age 18 focused on building confidence, managing child behaviors, and practicing self-care, including a structured four-session format.
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Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating youth adventure-based learning and teambuilding programsProvides outdoor adventure activities such as rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, ropes courses, and hiking for middle and high school students in Hamilton County to promote teambuilding and healthy alternatives to substance use while developing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Impaired Driving Prevention and Education 1 activity
- Hosting Victim Impact PanelsHosts scheduled Victim Impact Panels to educate the public about the consequences of impaired driving and substance-related harm, with events planned for March 25, 2026, and October 21, 2026.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Operating Creative Connections Clubhouse for youthRuns a safe, sober environment for youth offering staff- and peer-led programs focused on life skills, positive relationships, and recreational activities.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Operating a recovery center with peer-based supports and servicesProvides peer-based recovery supports and services to individuals and families in long-term recovery from addiction through a dedicated recovery center, including access to a 24-hour recovery peer helpline and a calendar of recovery events and services.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Providing Bridges Out of Poverty workshopOffers a one-day workshop that explores the impact of poverty on families and equips participants with tools to improve cross-class relationships and service delivery.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Providing Narcan training for opioid overdose responseOffers training to individuals on recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses using Naloxone (Narcan).
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Providing supportive housing for individuals in recoveryOffers supportive housing to individuals recovering from addiction to prevent homelessness and reduce the risk of relapse.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Purchasing books for youth using grant fundingUses grant funding to purchase books for youth served in Hamilton, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Delivering Team Awareness NY workplace wellness trainingProvides workplace wellness training to organizations to improve organizational culture, employee wellbeing, and support healthy work environments.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.81M
Contributions & grants$2.51M89%
Program service revenue$274K10%
Investment income$27K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.79M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.45M
Cash$169K
Investments$310K
Liabilities$613K
Net assets$839K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL TRUCKENMILLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $112K |
board members · 12
- FRANCIS CARACO — TREASURER
- JEFF SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN SIMONS — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE LINDH — PRESIDENT
- KELLEY GILLIGAN — SECRETARY
- KEVIN COPE — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHEL LAURIA — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD LANG — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT KRAEMER — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERTA BLY — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARI SIMON — VICE PRESIDENT
- WILLIAM DORAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Four Rivers Alliance of Hamilton County Partner — Collaborative coalition convened by HFM Prevention Council to reduce youth substance use in Hamilton County.
- Fulton County Government — Collaborates with Fulton County in prevention and recovery services.
- Fulton Montgomery Community College Partner — Hosts the Victim Impact Panel at its Rao Theater facility.
- Glove City Coalition Partner — Community coalition collaborating with HFM Prevention Council to reduce youth substance use in Gloversville through education and outreach.
- Godaddy Network — Website hosting and builder services provided by GoDaddy
- Hamilton County Government — Collaborates with Hamilton County in prevention and recovery services.
- Incredible Years Partner — Implements the Incredible Years social skills and problem-solving curriculum for pre-K students.
- Johnstown Community Coalition Partner — Local coalition supported by HFM Prevention Council to reduce youth substance use in Johnstown through community resources.
- Knox Jr. High School Partner — Hosts the High Disguise educational program for students or parents.
- Leader Herald Partner — Partnered with the Leader Herald for a three-part interview series on the High Disguise program.
- Leader Herald Partner — Partnered with the Leader Herald for media coverage of the High Disguise program.
- Montgomery County Government — Collaborates with Montgomery County in prevention and recovery services.
- Montgomery County Cares Coalition Partner — Coalition working with HFM Prevention Council to build a healthier Montgomery County through prevention of youth substance use and health awareness.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Funder supporting the organization's mental health-related prevention initiatives
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support Government — Primary funder supporting the organization's prevention programs
- Positive Action Partner — Delivers the Positive Action K-12 program to promote cooperation and positive behavior in schools.
- RCRCOC Partner — Collaborates with RCRCOC in operating recovery support services and promoting long-term recovery.
- Rob Constatine Recovery Community and Outreach Center Partner — Hosts Narcan training sessions in Gloversville and Amsterdam.
- SHIFT Partner — Coalition partnered with HFM Prevention Council to prevent youth substance use through education and family engagement in Hamilton County.
- SPORT Partner — Uses the SPORT evidence-based prevention program to deliver alcohol and drug prevention content to youth.
- Second Step Partner — Delivers the Second Step violence prevention curriculum in elementary schools.
- Stewart's Shops Partner — Provides Holiday Match Grant funding to support youth programs.
- Too Good for Drugs Partner — Implements the Too Good for Drugs prevention program in schools and community settings.
- WNYT Partner — Conducted a two-part interview with the organization on WNYT about fighting the opioid problem.
- WRGB Partner — Featured a volunteer interview on WRGB's "Dose of Reality" segment.
- youthdecideny.org Partner — Partner website providing underage gambling prevention resources for youth, parents, and communities.
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.
- Community Collaboration as a Prevention Levermethodology: community_collaborationBy mobilizing cross-sector partnerships and community-wide efforts, the organization reduces youth substance use, because collective action amplifies reach, aligns resources, and creates normative cultural shifts that reinforce healthy choices.
- Experiential Education to Bridge Awareness Gapsmethodology: experiential_educationBy using simulated environments and interactive exhibits, the organization increases adult awareness of youth substance use behaviors and concealment tactics, because experiential learning creates visceral understanding that factual knowledge alone cannot achieve, leading to earlier detection and intervention.
- Housing as a Foundation for Recoverymethodology: housing_firstBy providing stable housing, the organization supports sustained recovery and reduces relapse, because housing security addresses a fundamental social determinant of health that enables individuals to focus on treatment and reintegration.
- Peer-Based Recovery Supportmethodology: peer_based_recoveryBy leveraging lived experience through peer support, the organization increases engagement and improves long-term recovery outcomes for individuals and families, because shared experience builds trust and relatability that enhances help-seeking behavior and sustained change.
- Youth Resilience Through Strength-Based Developmentmethodology: youth_resilience_buildingBy building core character traits and reinforcing personal strengths in youth, the organization reduces susceptibility to substance use, because resilience grounded in self-efficacy and positive identity enables young people to navigate peer pressure and adversity without turning to drugs.