Resources Needed
 

Our agencies need your help! Below is a list of the needs of our member agencies, including volunteer opportunities. This is a great way to make a big difference to those organizations that help our community in so many ways. For more information, use the contact information provided with each resource.

If you are in need of resources, click here for a list of available resources from our member agencies.

If you are a member agency and would like to add or correct any of the information listed here, please contact Cherry Carley at United Way of Broome County at 729-2592.

RESOURCES NEEDED AGENCY DESCRIPTION CONTACT
Baby Supplies/ Donations Catholic Social Services Items needed: disposable diapers, car seats, etc. Kathleen Ford, 729-9166
YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County Clothing, diapers, wipes, swim diapers and toys. Becky Krise, 772-0340 ext. 237
Board of Directors Candidates Action for Older Persons Installs new members to its board every May. Shelli Cordisco, 722-1251
Building Broome County Catholic Youth Organization A building where indoor sports such as basketball, indoor soccer and volleyball can be played; day care and resource center. Kevin McGoff, 584-7800
Child Assault Prevention Curriculums Crime Victims Assistance Center Development of a comprehensive education plan. Raini Baudendistel, 723-3200
Database Consultant Crime Victims Assistance Center Integrate data collection programs. Multiple funders require separate use of data collection and reporting tools. All are in similar database, none interact with one another, which makes duplicate data entry. Diane Puccio, 723-3200
Data Entry Support Girl Scouts, Indian Hills Council Assist the Program Registrar in entering membership and program data. Sandy Munyan, 724-6572 x106
Discovering Diversity Profile - Diversity Assessment Tool Crime Victims Assistance Center Direct service providers' training in cultural competency. Coordinated by the Broome County Office of Mental Health Cultural Competence Initiative. Sue Linfoot, 723-3200
Domestic Violence Advocate YWCA A large percentage of women residing at the YWCA have serious issues of domestic violence. Need a part-time advocate within the building to address this issue and work directly with the women. Nancy Johnson, 772-0340
Elderly Care Aid (in-home) Family and Children's Society Personal care aids needed to open their homes to one or two elderly/disabled clients to provide assistance with personal care, meals, medication, etc. Aids will be trained and compensated. Aids must own their own homes, live in Broome County, have an outside source of income, and be at home with the clients.  724-5256
Kathy Imm-Banovic, x311 or
Lynette Bolles, x322
Food Catholic Social Services Canned and non-perishable food for the Emergency Assistance Program/Food Pantry. Perhaps your club/group/service org. could sponsor a food drive?. Kathy Pfaffenbach, 729-9166
Funds / Fundraising Jewish Community Center Fundraising vehicles, new grant sources, and fund development. Sheryl Brumer, 724-2417
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier Monetary donations needed to provide for the needs of families. Casey Truillo, 771-8888 x228
YWCA Funding sources to help purchase educational/tactile materials such as puzzles, books, play-doh, computer software, games, etc. Becky Krise, 772-0340 x237
Meeting Spaces Literacy Volunteers Informal recognition events, large meetings and tutor trainings. Carol Sullivan, 747-5478
National MS Society, Upstate NY Chapter Large informal meeting space for 20-100 people; wheelchair accessible. Meagan Cavanaugh, 722-5627
Family and Children's Society of Broome County Meeting space is always an issue. Cathy Williams, 724-5256
Office Supplies Broome County Urban League Overhead projector Jennifer Cubic, 723-7303
Catholic Social Services Office chairs, desk lamps, printer/copier paper, legal-size envelopes, 4-dr. locking file cabinets etc. Daniel Yeager, 729-9166
Deposit Foundation and Rural Housing Services New computer--IBM compatible with 200 MHZ processor, 64MB RAM, and 2x CD-ROM drive to accommodate current software. Lynn Hartz, 467-4000
Johnson City Senior Center Microwave oven, gas lawn trimmer, snow blower, electric hedge trimmer, dishwasher, 100-cup coffee urn Marian Towers, 797-3145
  National MS Society, Upstate NY Chapter Ergonomically correct desks, bookshelves for resource library Meagan Cavanaugh, 722-5627
Outreach Coordinator for Community Meals Program Salvation Army Someone to do medical screenings (i.e., blood pressure), flu shots, conflict resolution, glaucoma testing, eye testing, food stamp applications, resources coordinator, literacy, etc. DiAnn Small, 722-2987
Parent Daycare Aids YWCA Parents needed to help out at daycare center one day a week on a rotating basis. Parent will receive a financial break on their child's tuition cost, such as $20 per week. Becky Krise, 772-0340 x237
Personal Care Products Catholic Social Services Items to be distributed to those in the Emergency Assistance Program (i.e. hotel shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants). Daniel Yeager, 729-9166
Speakers Crime Victims Assistance Center Medical, criminal justice, and community representative speakers. Movement toward a more collaborated service model utilizing consistent interaction of staff and professionals. 723-3200
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York Speakers from other agencies describing their services and how to make appropriate referrals. Linda Cooper, 723-7966 x207
National MS Society, Upstate NY Chapter Topics: Social Security Income/Social Security Disability, Medicare, Medicaid, ADA, home modifications, financial planning, accessible travel, and other topics related to living with disabilities. Meagan Cavanaugh, 722-5627
Salvation Army Experienced people to share their knowledge with our program participants in various life experiences and vocations. DiAnn Small, 722-2987
Staff Incentives YWCA In order to retain positive, productive staff members, incentive/merit raises are needed to keep staff turn-over at a minimum. Becky Krise, 772-0340 x237
Vehicles Jewish Community Center Need Vans Marlene Schwartz-Patrick, 724-2417
Boys & Girls Club of Binghamton Always in need of a van to keep up with program needs and demands. Marybeth Smith, 723-7404
YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County Needs a mini-van to provide transportation to take women in housing unit to appointments, pick-up personal belongings, recreational outings, etc. Nancy Johnson, 772-0340

 
YMCA of Broome County Van or bus to transport kids on field trips and a dump truck/loader to pick up wood chips in springtime. Roxanne Waters ext. 129 or Leigh Teisi ext. 236 772-0560
Deposit Foundation and Rural Housing Services New mini-van for transporting seniors in the Deposit area to medical and other  appointments. Current van is over 5 years old and has about 100,000 miles on it.  Lynn Hartz, 467-4000
Volunteers Boys & Girls Club of Binghamton We offer monthly training  sessions to our staff. Any topic dealing with youth & their welfare would be helpful. Marybeth Smith, 723-7404
National MS Society, Upstate NY Chapter Volunteers needed for special events.  Meagan Cavanaugh, 722-5627
Literacy Volunteers Clerical and technical support. Jim Harris, 748-5478
American Civic Association Volunteers needed for special events and to teach classes to prepare people for citizenship interview. Fred Trzcinski, 723-9419
Catholic Social Services Volunteers needed in the Emergency Assistance Program/Food Pantry.Will be screened & receive training. Kathy Pfaffenbach, 729-9166
Web Page Development Girl Scouts, Indian Hills Council Assist the Information Technology Director in updating agency's web page as needed. Darlene Cempa, 724-6572 x102

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