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Western New York Directory

of Women’s Organizations

Published by Project FLIGHT

 

Organization Name:
Center for Diversity, Women, and Leadership

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Sheryl Duquette

North Campus

6205 Main St .

Williamsville , NY   14221

Phone:  (716) 851-1475

Nicole Capitimino

South Campus

4041 Southwestern Blvd.

Orchard Park , NY   14127

Phone:  (716) 851-1663

 

 

 

Service

Information

Mission Statement

·  The center is open to all students, and focuses on their individual needs, with a range of

    services based on the acceptance and respect of each individual.

 

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Special programs on domestic violence, breast cancer, and other relevant women’s issues are

    offered each semester, free of charge.

National Affiliation

·  none

Members and Criteria

·  Everyone in the college community may take advantage of the services provided.

 

Organization Name: 
Chautauqua Institution Archives

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Ross Mackenzie, Chautauqua Historian

Box 1093

Chautauqua , NY   14722

Phone:  (716) 357-6306

Fax:  (716) 357-6344

Email:  archives@chautauqua-inst.com

 

 

 

 

Service

Information

Mission Statement

·  The mission of The Chautauqua Institution Archives is to identify, organize, preserve and protect

    the printed, microfilmed, taped, photographed and other artifacts and museum pieces, to add to the

    general and scholarly understanding of the Chautauqua Institution and the Chautaqua Movement.

 

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  The Chautauqua Institution Archives contains publications, correspondence, and other documents

    relating to the history of the Institution, the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle , and other

    related organizations and personal collections.

National Affiliation

·  None.

Members and Criteria

·  None.

 


Organization Name: 
Child Care Association of
Greater Buffalo

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Barb Ballachino

2635 Delaware Ave.

Buffalo , NY 14216

Phone: (716)877-6666x3013

Fax: (716) 877-6205

Email: babchino@adelphia.net

 

 

 

 

Service

Information

Mission Statement

·  The goal of the Child Care Association of Greater Buffalo is to develop and implement programs

    designed to increase professionalism of child care providers through motivation, education, and

    developmentally appropriate skills.

 

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Programs include: 

                ·  Directors Networking.

                ·  Media Lending Library.

                ·  Child Care Association Newsletter.

                ·  Training for Directors and Administrators.

 

 

National Affiliation

·  None.

Members and Criteria

·  Regular membership to Day Care Centers or Family and Group Homes.

·  Affiliate membership to any organized interest group within Erie or the surrounding counties.

·  Individual membership to parents, professionals or former day care directors.

·  Student membership is also available.

 

 

Organization Name: 
Child Care Coalition of the
Niagara Frontier, Inc.

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Valerie C. Cooley, Ed.D.

2635 Delaware Avenue

Suite A

Buffalo , New York   14216

Phone:  (716) 877-6666

Fax:  (716) 877-6205

Website:  www.wnychildren.org

Email:  vcooley@wnychildren.org

 

 

 

 

Service

Information

Mission Statement

·  The mission of the Child Care Coalition of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. is to support families,

    providers, and the community, by advancing and developing quality, accessible, and affordable

    early care and education.

 

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Education and Child Care Referrals for parents.

·  Professional Development, Technical Assistance, and resources for new and existing Early Care

    and Education Providers.

·  Collaboration with Early Childhood Education and Child Care Associations in Erie County to

    benefit families with young children throughout the region.

·  Consulting and feasibility studies for local businesses/corporations considering onsite or subsidized

    child care services for their employees.

·  Agency newsletter, “Child Care Today,” distributed quarterly.

·  Board Meetings bi-monthly (6 a year).

·  Annual Board Meeting, Dinner, and Awards Ceremony.

State Affiliation, National Affiliation

·  NYSCCC New York State Child Care Coordinating Council.

·  NACCRRA National Association of Child Care Resource and Referal Agencies

Members and Criteria

·  Open to all.

·  Currently has 163 members.

 


Organization Name:
Child and Family Services

Notes

  Contact      Person(s)                  

Patricia E. Smith,Vice President of Public Relations

330 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo , NY   14202

Phone:  (716) 842-2750

Fax:  (716) 842-0668

 

 

 

 

Service

Information

Mission Statement

·  Child and Family Services strengthens families and promotes the well-being of children through

    prevention, intervention, education, and advocacy.

 

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Shelter and outreach services for victims of domestic violence and their children through Child &

    Family Services Haven House.

·  Group therapy for victims, children, and perpetrators in Child & Family Services Family Violence

    Intervention Program.

·  Counseling for HIV+ AIDS victims and permanency planning for their children through Child &

    Family Services AIDS Program.

·  Individual and family counseling, and mental health services, through Child & Family Services

    Family Counseling program, and Family Mental Health Clinic.

·Child & Family Services NETWORK- Published Three Times Per Year

National Affiliation

·  Alliance for Children and Families.

·  Child Welfare League of America .

·  Travelers Aid International.

·  The United Way.

Members and Criteria

·  None.

 

 

Organization Name:
Church Women United

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Alma Arnold, President

1272 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo , NY   14209

Phone:  (716) 877-0438

Sally Giordano, Administrative Coordinator

1272 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo , NY   14209

Phone:  (716) 882-4793

 

 

 

Service

Information

Mission Statement

·  A national ecumenical movement that brings Protestant, Roman Catholic, and other Christian

    women together in one community, advocating the empowerment of women.

 

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  The Valiant Woman Award is presented annually.

·  Plan and coordinate several ecumenical celebrations in the region.

·  Newsletter, "Ecu Voice," published six times per year.

National Affiliation

·  New York