who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 6
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Conduct research on local food insecurity SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INCresearchConducted the first-ever Hunger Study in Schenectady County to generate data on food insecurity, informing policy and program development.
- Operate career readiness programs for employment success SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INCdirect serviceRuns career readiness programs designed to help individuals develop technical and soft skills necessary to achieve full employment and workplace success.
- Provide housing and community services for homeless families SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INCdirect serviceOffers comprehensive support to homeless families, including assistance with obtaining and maintaining permanent housing, community advocacy, emergency services, crisis response, and income tax preparation.
- Coordinates volunteer engagement SAMARITAN CENTER INCcapacity buildingEngages over 1,000 volunteers monthly in meal service, toiletry collection, facility maintenance, and committee work, relying on more than 35 volunteers per day to support operations.
- Distributes household essentials for housing transitions SAMARITAN CENTER INCdirect serviceProvides household goods such as pots and pans, dishes, and sheets through the MyPlace Boxes program to support individuals transitioning from shelters into permanent housing.
- Hosts monthly diaper distribution program SAMARITAN CENTER INCdirect servicePartners with CNY Diaper Bank to distribute diapers, baby wipes, and other essentials to enrolled families through a monthly program.
- Offers direct case management and referrals SAMARITAN CENTER INCdirect serviceProvides on-site case management and connects guests with community services and programs to address their needs.
- Operates a Basic Needs Closet for hygiene items SAMARITAN CENTER INCdirect serviceRuns a twice-weekly Basic Needs Closet where individuals and families can select personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, and deodorant.
- Provides bagged lunches during facility closures SAMARITAN CENTER INCdirect serviceOperates a bagged lunch program to distribute nutritious take-away meals when the facility is closed.
- Provides hot meals year-round SAMARITAN CENTER INCdirect serviceDistributes hot meals every day of the year, serving over 88,000 meals annually to individuals in need.
- Conduct community development and outreach programs ONE HOPE FOR ASIA INCdirect serviceCarries out Christmas outreach in Vietnam, renovates community facilities such as Hope Cafe and Hope Kindergarten, and provides motorbikes to volunteers to support local engagement.
- Distribute food and essential supplies to children and communities in need ONE HOPE FOR ASIA INCdirect serviceProvides rice, milk, school supplies, and food to children and vulnerable populations in Battambang and Takeo provinces (Cambodia), Thailand, and Vietnam as part of outreach programs.
- Provide financial and logistical support to missionaries and staff ONE HOPE FOR ASIA INCdirect servicePays salaries to missionaries and staff to sustain operational presence and service delivery in the region.
- Support education access for disadvantaged students ONE HOPE FOR ASIA INCdirect serviceLeases dormitories for poor students from provincial areas, provides scholarships to 8 students, and pays tuition for 9 students to improve educational access.
- Providing basic needs assistance for self-sufficiency Providence Wayne Charities Corporationdirect serviceOffers support to individuals and families to meet basic needs and promote self-sufficiency, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.
- Back-to-School and Winter Prep Distribution Days The Rural Outreach Center Incdirect serviceOrganizes and delivers annual distribution events providing school supplies, backpacks, and free haircuts and photos for over 200 rural children, and distributes winter coats and boots to over 250 rural children.
- Care coordination and resource navigation The Rural Outreach Center Incdirect serviceConnects participants with community resources to support progress toward self-sufficiency, including help obtaining housing, employment, transportation, public benefits (SNAP, HEAP, WIC), medical care, and food pantry registration. Also arranges transportation and referrals to counseling and health services.
- Community support groups The Rural Outreach Center Incdirect serviceHosts support groups including Mom Connection for mothers and Healing Families for families affected by substance use to foster peer connection and emotional support.