Partners & Affiliates
National
SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business
Business training development
Association for Enterprise Opportunity
Supports the development of microenterprise initiatives
Community Action Partnership
National forum for policy on poverty
Community Development Financial Institution Fund
Promotes access to capital and local economic growth
EcoVentures International
Explores and implements innovations in sustainable livelihoods & development
National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Promotes access to basic banking services
National Head Start Association
Advocacy organization for Head Start
National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Dedicated to ending America’s affordable housing crisis
National Rural Housing Coalition
Advocacy for better housing and community facilities for low-income rural people
National Search Institute
Provides leadership and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities
The Library of Congress
Legislative information
U.S. Department of Education
Establishes policies on federal financial aid for education
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Promotes access to affordable housing free from discrimination
State
Empire State Development
http://www.empire.state.ny.us/
Local business and economic development
New York Business Development Corporation
Provides loans to small and medium-size businesses
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Programs that help homeowners and renters reduce their energy costs
Association of New York State Youth Bureaus
Promotes the physical, emotional, and social well-being of youth and families
Family Development Association of New York State
Supports the growth of individuals and families
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Helps community lenders advance housing and community growth
NY Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning
Provides access to entrepreneurial training
New York State Association for the Education of Young Children
Promotes excellence in early care and education services for children and families
New York State Child Care Coordinating Council
Promotes excellence in early care and education with equal access for all families
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Eliminates domestic violence and ensures the provision of effective and appropriate services
New York State Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions
Supports minority and women-owned small businesses
New York State Community Action Association
Supportive services to enhance the capacity of agencies to serve as community resources
New York State Economic Development Council
Promotes the economic state of the State and its communities
New York State Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence
Dedicated to ending domestic violence and the underlying social tolerance that perpetuates it
New York State Rural Advocates
Advocacy and lobbying for affordable housing
New York State Rural Housing Coalition
Design, develop, finance, build and manage affordable housing to meet the diverse needs of rural New Yorkers
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Responsible for the supervision, maintenance and development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State
New York State Department of State
Defends the public's safety, protects and develops a sustainable environment, strengthens local communities, and serves the business community
Supportive Housing Network of New York
Ensures sufficient resources for developing, operating, and providing supportive housing services
Regional
Appalachian Regional Commission
Works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life
Buffalo Niagara Enterprise
Economic development assistance to new and existing companies doing business in the eight counties of Western New York
Cattaraugus – Allegany Workforce Investment Board
Committed to continuously evolving and improving the workforce
Empire Zone Program Tax Benefits
Description of tax benefits to businesses located within Empire Zones
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc.
Helps children with emotional and behavioral problems, along with their families
Southern Tier West
Coordinate and enhance planning and development activities in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties
Western New York Regional Information Network
Services are provided to support school districts' instructional and administrative functions
Allegany County
Alfred Housing Committee, Inc.
Offers a full range of housing services including rehabilitation, tenants rights, and new construction
Allegany County
Official county government site includes county legislators, events calendar, and local links
Allegany County Chapter American Red Cross
Provides relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies
Allegany/Western Steuben Rural Health Network
Improve the health and wellness of our community by collaboratively identifying unmet needs
Andover Historic Preservation Corp.
Assist low to moderate income homeowners with affordable opportunities for housing improvements
Business Education Community Coalition
Supports the future of our community – our youth, through: Career Exploration, Communication, Connections
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Dedicated to clear thinking, loyalty, service, health, and better living
Cuba Area Chamber of Commerce
Promotes the local economy
Cuba Community Development Corporation
Provides grants to eligible homeowners for needed repairs to their sub-standard homes
Friendship Empire Zone
Promotes economic growth through a variety of State tax incentives designed to attract new businesses to New York State
Habitat for Humanity
Welcomes all people to join in building simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter
Literacy Volunteers of Allegany County, Inc.
Promotes literacy and lifelong learning for youths, adults, and families
Rural Justice Institute at Alfred University
Develops new initiatives that will enhance the lives of troubled youth and their families, and reduce the incidence of juvenile delinquency in rural areas
Southern Tier Enterprise Development Organization
Provides loans to qualified small business applicants who are undertaking projects, which will create job opportunities or retain jobs
Southern Tier Traveling Teacher
In-home GED tutorial service for out-of-school individuals in Allegany County
The Friendship House
Assistance to residents through information, resources, referrals, and on-site programming
United Way of Allegany County
Advances the common good of the communities by focusing on education, income, and health
Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce
Promotes local economy