Learn more about how we give back.

Community Kitchen provides free nutritious meals, nutrition education, referrals to other agencies, and a clean, comfortable social environment for patrons, staff, and volunteers.

Through daily operations and educational outreach, Community Kitchen works to educate the public about the extent of hunger in Monroe County, explain probable causes of hunger, and provide ways to respond to hunger needs.

The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe space for kids and teens when school is not in session. After-school programs, summer programs, and activities during breaks give children who may not have other healthy environments a place to grow and learn.

Beacon is a vital, leading, compassionate organization that AIDS and EMPOWERS those experiencing need with a full range of support services to reduce hunger, poverty, and homelessness in the communities they serve.

Founded in 1864, Girls Inc. is an organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. Across the decades, we adapted to meet the specific environmental challenges facing girls and young women, always working in partnership with schools and communities, and guided by our founders’ fundamental belief in the inherent potential of each girl.

Since 1956, Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) has embodied hope and compassion for animals and their human companions throughout Monroe County and its surrounding regions. With a legacy rich in heartfelt service and impactful change spanning more than six decades, MCHA steadfastly remains a sanctuary of support, kindness, and proactive care for animals in their most vulnerable times.

In 2011, New Hope was founded as the only emergency housing solution in Monroe County that keeps families intact; meaning families with adults & children of all ages and any composition. In 2015, we opened our early childhood care and education program for children under six.