From the early days of Kids Oneida, ICAN (Integrated Community Alternatives Network) supports home-based family and community programs for family stabilization throughout Upstate New York.  ICAN’s vision is to keep families…read more →

In the shadow of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts, a group of concerned citizens founded a Community Action Agency. The goal of this group was to promote human…read more →

Alzheimer's’ disease affects an estimated 2.9 million people over the age of 65 in the United States.  African Americans are 35% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s yet twice…read more →

Embrace the wonder of our universe and the myriad ways to explore it by making a trip to the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MoST). On this…read more →

There are a couple of cultural constants that remind us that the holidays are upon us: Old Newsboys’ “Hope for the Holidays” Campaign and the Red Kettles from The Salvation…read more →

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in Central New York, affecting thousands of women and families across the region. In this episode of Built to Serve, CEO…read more →

When a loved one dies, it invariably changes your life. Since 1978, HOPE for Bereaved has provided grieving children, teens and adults with critical support, understanding, coping strategies, friendship and…read more →

With the reappearance of school buses on our streets, and the wispy hints of autumn air, we are surely in “back to school” mode. Our schools are facing great challenges:…read more →

This edition of Built to Serve highlights two local organizations working together toward common goals. Safe Space Organization strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting, and…read more →

For 75 years, the Hiscock Legal Aid Society has been champions of "Justice For All" in Central New York, handling more than 9,000 cases and assisting nearly 15,000 people just…read more →

FOCUS Greater Syracuse has promoted civic engagement, participation, and education in the Central New York community for more than 25 years. Through its programs and initiatives, hundreds of citizens have…read more →

Find out how YOU can help improve childhood literacy in our own community, in this month's edition of Built to Serve. Host Charles Roberts welcomes Laurie Black, Community Education Director…read more →

The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity that receives contributions from private donors, manages them to grow over time, and then distributes funding to many local charities…read more →

Many local agencies are hard at work trying to stem the tide of youth violence in our community. Two of those organizations are featured in this month's edition of Built…read more →

100 Black Men of Syracuse is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Syracuse area through education, mentorship, and service. This month, Built to Serve host Major…read more →

"We live in the result of decisions made in the past." So says Bob Searing, Curator of History for the Onondaga Historical Association. Searing is this month's guest on Built…read more →

December is synonymous with the red kettles and ringing bells of the Salvation Army. In this edition of Built to Serve, host Major Charles Roberts visits with two key members…read more →

The Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation (The Gifford Foundation) is a private foundation dedicated to the stewardship of the funds entrusted to its care. The Foundation is committed to using its…read more →

Betsy Cusumano suffered an incredible loss when her husband and soulmate since high school, Tom Cusumano, committed suicide in October of 2022, the result of Post-Acute COVID Syndrome. Betsy was…read more →

Thirty-percent of American teen-agers have a significant mood disorder, and 10-percent have contemplated suicide. In Syracuse in the past six years, Upstate University Hospital has seen a 400-percent increase in…read more →

Sheila Dion took a part-time job as a "lunch lady" in her children's school and quickly noticed many students asking for extra food to take home with them. What started…read more →

It’s well established that poverty, trauma, and neglect create deep-seated behavioral and mental health issues in people of any age. It's an especially acute problem for children. Hillside was founded…read more →

Senior Isolation impacts a wide range of older adults. A recent study suggests as many as one-third of older Americans are lonely, and a quarter are considered socially isolated. This…read more →

Blueprint 15 is a new non-profit working in Syracuse to restore and reconnect what was once a thriving city neighborhood, the 15th Ward.  In this program, host Major Charles Roberts of…read more →

Since, 1981, the Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) has promoted reduced reliance on incarceration through advocacy, services, and public policy development. CCA works with about 3,500 youth and adults annually,…read more →

The Prevention Network has been active in Central New York since 1949. Their mission is to stop the cycle of substance abuse through education, intervention and support. In this episode…read more →

Developing and sustaining generations of Central New York's community leaders. That's been the goal of Leadership Greater Syracuse since it was founded in the early 1990s. In this episode of…read more →

Those Red Kettles, and SO much more! In this episode of Built to Serve, we talk with Major Charles Roberts, Area Coordinator and Director of Onondaga County Operations for the…read more →

In this episode of Built to Serve, ARISE CEO Tania Anderson and Director of Independent Living Services Nina Lutz talk with host Joel Stockton, WCNY Radio's Broadcast Producer. They discuss…read more →

In this episode, host Tammy Palmer talks with Mike Melara, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County. They discuss the organization's wide range of services for the region's disadvantaged,…read more →

Built to Serve is a monthly show that shines a spotlight on the important work of our local non-profits. In this episode, host Tammy Palmer speaks with Frieda Weeks, the…read more →

Built to Serve is a monthly show spotlighting non-profit organizations at work in our community. In this episode, host Tammy Palmer talks with Lisa Smith, Executive Director of the American…read more →

“Built to Serve” is a monthly program designed to shine a spotlight on the great work being done throughout Central New York by our dozens of non-profit service organizations. In…read more →