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Support the Economic Opportunity Program and transform lives today.
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Empowering Lives for Nearly 60 Years
Your generosity has been the driving force behind our success. Each year, the Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) impacts over 5,000 lives through innovative programs that address critical community needs.
As a supporter, your investment is more than a donation – it’s a commitment to empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building a thriving community.
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Explore Our programs
Your donation supports life-changing initiatives like these:​
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Emerging Food Care Program
Providing essential nutrition to children and families through:-
Snack Pack programs for toddlers and preschoolers
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Daily meals for youth (PreK–high school)
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Summer Feeding Program with fresh produce from the Victory Community Garden
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Libertad-Elmira Veteran and Family Program
Offering permanent supportive housing and life coaching for homeless Veterans and their families.
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Family Support Services
Advocacy, autism playgroups, sensory rooms, and funding for inclusive activities for individuals 21 and under with disabilities.
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Anti-Displacement Program
Preventing homelessness through case management, financial counseling, and housing support.
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Birth to Five School Readiness Program
Early Head Start and Head Start programs promoting social, cognitive, and language development for children birth to age five.
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Ernie Davis Community Center
Empowering teens through afterschool programs focused on cultural, social, and educational enrichment.
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Center of Excellence (COE) Afterschool Program
Homework assistance, academic support, and summer programs for children aged 5–12.
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Community Food for Jobs Program
A 10-week culinary training program that provides job readiness and on-the-job experience at the CFJP Bistro.
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Literacy Volunteers of Chemung & Schuyler Counties
Volunteer-driven adult literacy and ESL education to improve basic skills and open new opportunities.
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Energy Services Bureau
Weatherizing homes, improving heating efficiency, and ensuring safety through carbon monoxide testing and gas leak detection.
Join Us in Transforming Lives
Let’s end the year by giving hope, opportunities, and support to those who need it most. Your generosity fuels our mission to create a brighter future for our community.