named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cosmic Gumbo Café
Arts integration project linking K-12 schools in Livingston County and Harrison County to foster long-term educational and cultural partnerships
Disaster Relief Service Trips
Organizes volunteer service trips to disaster-affected areas, primarily Harrison County, Mississippi, where teams work on home reconstruction, cleanup, and community recovery projects
Share and Care Dinner
Annual community fundraiser event featuring stories from trip participants, entertainment, and donations to support ongoing relief efforts
Tools for Katrina
Initiative to collect and deliver tools, supplies, and equipment to support recovery centers and youth programs in hurricane-affected areas
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Disaster relief and recovery operationsProvides disaster relief and recovery assistance through volunteer-led service trips and recovery projects in response to hurricanes and other disasters, including long-term rebuilding efforts in Mississippi and support for Hurricane Sandy recovery. Activities include home restoration, cleanup, and infrastructure repair.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding for community improvement projectsFunds up to ten community improvement projects annually through a dedicated $5,000 budget allocation; also provides unrestricted cash awards of up to $500 to recipients of the Fr. William Gordinier Community Services Award.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Humanitarian fundraising eventsHosts fundraising events such as the Gumbo-to-Go and the Share and Care Dinner to support humanitarian causes, including disaster recovery efforts and general program support.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Mobile Food Pantry programOperates a Mobile Food Pantry program that provides food access to low-income residents in Livingston County.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognition and awards program for community serviceAdministers the Fr. William Gordinier Community Services Award, established in 2017, to honor individuals and organizations for dedication to community service and social justice, with annual recipient announcements in September.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Support for migrant and immigrant familiesRuns a decade-long program connecting migrant and immigrant families through language mentoring and community integration, including food access support during periods of need.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Volunteer coordination and service opportunitiesOrganizes and coordinates local and national volunteer service opportunities, including student service trips to Give Kids The World and participation in community events like the United Way Day of Caring and ROC the Day.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support for healthcare workers and first respondersDistributed thank you gift bags, gourmet cookies, and food donations to healthcare workers and first responders across Livingston County, particularly during April and May 2020.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$64K87%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K6%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$9K
balance sheet
Total assets$143K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$143K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +47.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 20
- Alexis Patrick — Director
- Andrew Herman — Director
- Angela Ellis — Director
- Betsy Colon — Director
- Brenda Donohue — Director
- Bryan Rivera — Director
- Craig Bolesky — Director
- Daniel Martin — Director
- Eddie Lee — Director
- Heather Ferrero — Director
- Holly Harvey — Director
- Joe Cope — Director
- Karen Bailey — Director
- Laurie Garcon — Director
- Ledis Coronna — Director
- Lisa Burns — Director
- Lyle Lehman — Director
- Olivia Marra — Director
- Sonja Olbert — Director
- Thomas Wilson — Director
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Aunt Cookies Partner — Local business serving as a ticket pickup and sales location for fundraising events.
- Big Tree Inn Partner — Hosted the 2nd Annual CARES Award Volunteer Recognition Event and provided hospitality.
- Cultures Learning Together Partner — Collaborates with migrant and immigrant families through language and cultural integration programs.
- Diocese of Rochester Network — Fr. Bill served communities within the Diocese of Rochester, indicating an institutional connection.
- Father William J. Gordinier Fund Funder — Provided financial support for the CARES Award Volunteer Recognition Event.
- Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Partner — Supporting partner of the CARES Award Volunteer Recognition Event.
- Geneseo Central Presbyterian Church Partner — Longstanding volunteer and leadership engagement in church and associated community programs.
- Geneseo Central School District Partner — Collaborative founding partner in the creation of Livingston County Cares.
- Give Kids The World Partner — Partner organization where students volunteer during service trips.
- HOPE Unites Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Livingston County CARES on volunteer training and coordination of work trips to Harrison County, Mississippi.
- Harrison County Board of Supervisors Partner — Formalized a partnership with Livingston County CARES to support long-term hurricane recovery efforts in Harrison County, Mississippi.
- Key Bank Partner — Financial institution serving as a ticket pickup and sales location for fundraising events.
- Livingston County Area Chamber of Commerce Partner — Supporting partner of the CARES Award Volunteer Recognition Event.
- Livingston County Board of Supervisors Partner — Collaborative founding partner in the creation of Livingston County Cares.
- Livingston County Board of Supervisors Partner — Partner in supporting the CARES Award Volunteer Recognition Event and community volunteerism.
- Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborative founding partner in the creation of Livingston County Cares.
- Livingston County Coalition of Churches Partner — Collaborative founding partner in the creation of Livingston County Cares.
- Livingston County Habitat for Humanity Partner — Board involvement and support for affordable housing initiatives.
- Local Churches in Livingston County Partner — Collaborating with the organization to identify individuals in need and distribute food resources.
- Make A Wish Foundation Partner — Partner organization where service trips support families and children with terminal cancer at Give Kids the World.
- SUNY Geneseo Partner — Collaborates with students enrolled at SUNY Geneseo who participate in CARES-sponsored community service events and may serve on the Board as student representatives.
- SUNY Geneseo Partner — Collaborative founding partner and ongoing participant in service trips and programs.
- SUNY Geneseo Partner — Hosted and coordinated Livingston County CARES initiatives through its GOLD leadership and volunteer center programs.
- St. Mary’s Church in Geneseo Partner — Hosts a permanent plaque recognizing award recipients and was a key community served by Fr. Bill.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner in forming a collaborative agreement between Livingston County, NY and Harrison County, MS.
- United Way Partner — Partner in community service initiatives, including the Day of Caring event.
- United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Partner — Partner organization that powers the ROC the Day annual giving event.
- Urban Life Ministries Partner — Partnered with Livingston County CARES to conduct hurricane recovery projects in Biloxi, Mississippi.
- Village and Town of Geneseo Partner — Collaborative founding partner in the creation of Livingston County Cares.
- library Partner — Requires documentation of support from libraries when projects involve library resources or spaces.
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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.
- Centralized Access and Intermediary Coordinationmethodology: centralized-resource-accessBy acting as a central repository and enabling broader participation through coordinated access to resources and information, we improve disaster relief outcomes because it increases efficiency, reduces duplication, and directs support to high-impact, ethical organizations.
- Collaborative Community Network Expansionmethodology: community-partner_networkBy partnering with local churches, community organizations, and multi-sector collaborators including colleges, we expand outreach and improve service delivery because these networks enhance identification of need and strengthen collective response capacity.
- Community-Engaged Volunteer Mobilizationmethodology: volunteer_mobilizationBy engaging individuals with ties to Livingston County in volunteer service and relationship-centered experiences, we strengthen humanitarian response because local connections foster sustained participation, emotional investment, and inclusive community integration.
- Trust-Based Community Grantmakingmethodology: trust-based_fundingBy providing unrestricted cash awards and targeted grants to locally-led initiatives, we amplify community impact because it empowers local leaders to respond flexibly and effectively to humanitarian needs, fostering ownership and trust.