Organization Name:  
Citizens Committee on Rape, Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse, Inc. (CORSA)

Notes

Contact Person(s

Debra Cagin, Executive Director

95 Franklin Street

Room 280

Buffalo , NY   14202

Phone:  (716) 858-7878

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Information

Mission Statement

·  The Citizens’ Committee on Rape, Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse, Inc. (CORSA), is committed

    to the elimination of rape and other forms of sexual violence, and to the development of community

    responses that promote safety, and sensitivity toward the needs and concerns of victims and

    survivors.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  CORSA provides community education and comprehensive professional training services to

    individuals and organizations for the prevention and intervention to all forms of sexual and

    interpersonal violence (including family violence, child abuse, sexual harassment, and community

    interralations, as well as rape and other sexual assault). CORSA identifies service needs, refers

    victims of interpersonal violence to community resources, and coordinates the Citizens Committee,

    a task force to address sexual violence issues.

National Affiliation

·  NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.

·  WNY Delegation.

·  United Way of Buffalo and Erie County .

·  Erie County Department of Mental Health and Department of Social Services.

·  National Federation on Child Abuse and Neglect.

Members and Criteria

·  CORSA serves private, municipal and community organizations, including schools, professional

    associations, community groups workplaces and religious institutions.

Organization Name: 
Clarence Log Cabin Quilters (CLCQ)

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Contact Person

Jeannette Blakeky

PO Box 421

Clarence , NY   14031

Phone:  (716) 759-6683

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Information

Mission Statement

·  Our purpose is to promote an interest in and appreciation of the art of quilt-making and to enhance

    our skills in quilting by the sharing of ideas, expertise, and fellowship among members.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Monthly meetings are held on the 4^th Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7pm , at the Clarence

    Town Park Clubhouse, at 10405 Main St , Clarence , NY .

·  Instructional workshops on specific techniques are conducted on Saturdays.

·  A bi-annual quilt show is held in the spring to display and sell member’s quilts and other

    handicrafts.

·  Services include: Making quilts for the residents of the Erie County Home, the ABC Project, and

    other outreach projects.

National Affiliation

·  None.

Members and Criteria

·  140 members currently. Membership is open to all who have an interest in quilts and quilting.

Organization Name:
 CSEA Local 815 Women’s Committee

Notes

Contact Person

Nancy Simms, Chair

570 Kennedy Road

Buffalo , NY   14227

Phone:  (716) 896-1640

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Mission Statement

·  To assist female members of the CSEA Union with union issues.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Establish assistance programs at local branches.

National Affiliation

·  The CSEA Union .

Members and Criteria

·  Erie County residents who are members, full-time or permanent part-time may join.

Organization Name:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Notes

Contact Person

Bonita R. Durand, Ph. D., President

Buffalo Alumnae Chapter

P.O. Box 625

Buffalo , NY   14215

Phone:  (716) 838-5859

Email:  buffalolodst@hotmail.com

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Information

Mission Statement

·  To provide services and prograams to promote human welfare.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  The Buffalo Alumnae Chapter, founded in 1943, annually sponsors programs based on the national five point program (i.e., Economic development, Educational development, International awareness and involvement, Physical and mental health, Political awareness and involvement. This year the chapter sponsored the School America Program at Westminster Community School and the Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy at the Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet. For the past ten years, in colaboration with the Zerox Corporation, the chapter has sponsored an annual College Prepatory and Black College tour.  Also, the international Day of Service: Communities Against HIV/AIDS Forum which was a collaborative effort with the local health care and social service providers, schools, churches and community organizations. Last year, the chapter awarded $10,500 to fifteen outstanding graduating seniors. Since it’s inception, over $125,000 has been awarded to the Buffalo chapter.

National Affiliation

·  Founded in 1913 at Howard University .

Members and Criteria

·  Has a national membership of over 190,000 predominately African-American, college-educated

    women with over 900 chapters world-wide.

Organization Name: 
Documentary Heritage Program,
Western NY Region

Notes

Contact Person

Heidi Bamford, Regional Archivist

Phone:  (716) 633-0705 Ext 14

Fax:  633-1736

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         Information

Mission Statement

·  The Documentary Heritage Program was established by NY State Law in 1988 as a statewide

    program designed to help organizations locate, organize, and make available, historical records

    critical to ensuring the survival of New York ’s heritage.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·   Documentary Heritage Program offers services to organizations to assist them in assessing and

     strengthening their historical records programs, including workshop training, site visits and

     consultations, and information resource materials.

·   “Documentary Heritage Program Diary” is published every 2 months (6x a year) as part of

     “WNYLRC Watch”—see Website: www.archives.nysed.gov.

·   Statewide student, individualism and organization awards are presented every year in October

     during New York Archives Week. See NYS Archives website at www.archives.nysed.gov.

National Affiliation

·  None.

Members and Criteria

·  No formal membership. Services are available to any non-government organization in the six

    WNY counties.

Organization Name: 
Eating Disorder Association of Western New York

Notes

Contact Person(s)

Ann Marie LiCausi, MSW Administrative Director

339 Elmwood Avenue

Buffalo , NY   14222

Phone:  (716) 885-8834

Fax:  (716) 883-5403

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Information

Mission Statement

·  To promote prevention and awareness of eating disorders and facilitate recovery and relief for

    persons with eating disorders and concerned others.

Meetings, Programs, & Services

·  Services include case management, referrals, community education, information packets,

    books v. library, and a newsletter, "The Looking Glass."

·  Programs include self-help, family and friends, adult and young adult support groups.

National Affiliation

·  ANAD- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.

Members and Criteria

·  Open to the public.