named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Balance
Free programs teaching safe techniques for getting up and down from the floor and building strength to prevent falls.
Boxing Fitness
Non-contact boxing-based fitness program designed to improve balance, coordination, motor control, strength, endurance, and agility for people with Parkinson’s disease; offered as an official Rock Steady Boxing affiliate.
Education
Free educational events and an annual conference featuring experts in Parkinson’s care, research, and management to help individuals live actively with the disease.
Nutrition
Educational sessions on healthy eating for people with Parkinson’s, emphasizing foods that optimize medication effectiveness, support bone health, and prevent constipation and weight loss.
Pedaling for Parkinson’s
Stationary cycling program based on research showing high-intensity pedaling can reduce Parkinson’s symptoms by up to 35 percent.
Support Groups
Peer-led support groups providing emotional, mental, and spiritual support for individuals with Parkinson’s and their families, fostering community and connection.
Yoga
Yoga classes focused on relaxation, improved balance, motor control, stress reduction, and cognitive function through controlled movement and breathing exercises.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Parkinson's Disease Research and Support 3 activities
- Building volunteer and instructor capacityEngages and coordinates a team of ten coaches/instructors and over twenty volunteers to deliver wellness and support programs for people affected by Parkinson’s disease.
- Hosting annual educational conference and providing on-demand resourcesHosts an annual fall conference featuring expert speakers, panel discussions, and workshops on living well with Parkinson’s disease, and makes recordings available online for ongoing access by individuals, families, and caregivers.
- Providing psychosocial and mental health supportOffers support groups and counseling services through trained staff to address emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges such as depression, anxiety, isolation, and relationship issues for individuals with Parkinson’s and their families.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Operating holistic wellness programs for people with Parkinson's diseaseOffers over fifty classes per month and a range of evidence-based wellness programs in Central New York, including Rock Steady Boxing, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, yoga, balance training, and nutrition education to support physical function, symptom management, and overall well-being.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operating the Parkinson Wellness CenterRuns a dedicated wellness center in Liverpool, NY, established in June 2025, serving as a hub for fitness, education, and social programs for people affected by Parkinson’s disease.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$589K
Contributions & grants$314K53%
Program service revenue$256K43%
Investment income$19K3%
Other revenue$265
expenses
Total expenses$270K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$129K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$577K
Cash$92K
Investments$448K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$577K
Liquid reserves24.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +48.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABRIEL YANKOWITZ | VICE PRES. | 2 | $2K |
board members · 6
- DENNIS DALY — SECRETARY/TR
- JOANNA JEWETT — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE LOMBARDI — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK COSTA PHD — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK DONNELLY — PRESIDENT
- ROBERT JOKL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Alkira Marriage & Family Therapy, PC Partner — Partnered with Empower Parkinson to provide mental health, relationship, and disease support for individuals with Parkinson's and their families.
- Cleveland Clinic Partner — Collaborates on or references research showing symptom reduction through high-intensity cycling for Parkinson’s patients.
- Engage Therapy and Wellness Partner — Coproducer of services at the Parkinson Wellness Center in Liverpool, NY, providing comprehensive support and care.
- New York Physical Therapy Association Government — Patrick VanBeveren served as President of the New York Physical Therapy Association, indicating a leadership affiliation with the organization.
- Rock Steady Boxing Network — Member organization operating under the Rock Steady Boxing national network model.
- Rock Steady Boxing Partner — Official affiliate delivering Rock Steady Boxing's proven fitness curriculum for people with Parkinson’s.
- not specified Partner — Maintains a directory of partner organizations related to Parkinson's resources.
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.
- Education and Community Empowermentmethodology: education_and_community_engagementBy providing accessible education and hosting community events like annual conferences, the organization supports informed self-management and reduces isolation because knowledge sharing and peer connection improve coping, engagement, and well-being.
- Exercise-as-Medicine Modelmethodology: exercise_as_medicineBy using high-intensity, boxing-based, and forced-exercise therapies, the organization improves motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease because structured, intense physical activity has therapeutic effects on neurological function and symptom progression.
- Holistic Multidomain Supportmethodology: evidence_based_multidomain_interventionBy integrating physical, educational, psychosocial, and supportive interventions, the organization enhances quality of life and self-management for people with Parkinson’s because addressing multiple domains simultaneously produces compounding benefits beyond isolated services.
- Integrated Behavioral Health Supportmethodology: integrated_behavioral_supportBy embedding mental health and relationship support tailored to Parkinson’s patients and families, the organization improves psychosocial outcomes because specialized, integrated care addresses emotional and relational challenges more effectively than general or disconnected services.