Aging in Place

Operates a community habilitation day program serving dozens of individuals with developmental disabilities, and maintains a local events calendar for Broome, Chenango, and Otsego counties to help residents connect with their communities.

Provides emergency financial aid to individuals receiving services, awarding more than $37,000 in assistance to support stability and well-being.

Invests in workforce development by funding employee education, including full tuition for Master’s degrees and advanced certifications. In one year, nearly $100,000 supported 24 employees pursuing fields such as special education, nursing, therapy, behavior analysis, and human services.

Supports family involvement through the Family Engagement Center, which accommodates visits, pick-ups, and drop-offs, and uses the Brightwheel platform to share daily updates, photos, and progress reports with families to strengthen home-school collaboration.

Operates Kids Unlimited Preschool, the only integrated preschool in Otsego County and the first in New York State, serving children ages 3–5 with and without Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in inclusive classrooms. The program supports early development through therapy integration and family collaboration.

Provides lifelong residential and day education programs for individuals of all ages with intellectual, behavioral, and developmental disabilities across New York State, including community-based supports in 14 counties. Programs focus on personal goal achievement, independence, and skill development.

Provides residential support including on-campus room appointments to manage personal belongings and seasonal clothing, and facilitates both daytime and overnight visit scheduling for residents through formal request systems and direct staff coordination.

Facilitates access to Self-Directed Services that allow families to customize support systems for individuals with complex care needs, including hiring staff, accessing therapies, and managing resources according to individualized plans.

Operates a specialized educational setting for school-aged children with autism and developmental disabilities, offering a Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) model approved by the New York State Education Department. The program includes certified special education and early childhood teachers and classroom aides.

Provides supported employment services and vocational opportunities, including culinary operations at the Oneonta Campus, enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to gain work experience and contribute to community-based operations.

Purchased the Ford on Main building in Oneonta, NY in 2021 and developed 24 supportive apartments to expand housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Integrates speech, occupational, and physical therapy into the daily routines of children with special needs at its preschool and school programs, supporting developmental progress and independence in age-appropriate skills such as feeding, mobility, and toileting.

Restores historic properties into mixed-use developments that provide independent and supportive housing options for individuals of all ages.

Distributes essential items such as 5,500 pairs of socks and school supplies (via Operation Backpack) to local organizations serving children, families, veterans, and individuals experiencing hardship.

Funds community events such as Jazz at Beeches Manor and the Nascentia Neighborhood initiative, which draw hundreds of attendees and support broader community health and engagement goals.

Provides permanent supportive housing through The Gardens at St. Anthony, offering modern apartments for low-income seniors aged 55 and older in Syracuse, NY.

Offers a referral process for home care and health insurance plan services through online and telephone channels, and assigns care managers to develop personalized care plans for members.

Provides financial assistance, medical equipment, home modifications, and essential supplies such as food, clothing, diapers, and bedding to pediatric and senior patients facing hardship.