Education

ArtRage Gallery is an arts space that focuses on art with social justice and environmental themes. The vision of the gallery is to share the transformative power of the arts with the community, to provide exhibition opportunities to local artists, and to use art to give voice to and share stories from historically underrepresented communities. We are committed to breaking down the art world’s boundaries about who is welcome. We believe that everyone has the right to art and that art is essential to building an open, just world.

Beyond War and Militarism (BWaM) is a joint committee of the SPC and the CNY Solidarity Coalition. It draws resources from both parent organizations and enhances their interrelationship. 

The Committee is dedicated to nonviolent protest of:

United States’ or NATO’s participation in multiple wars and plans to engage in other wars.

The acceptance of nuclear weapons as tools of war.

The enormous size of the so-called “defense” budget.

The pervasive infiltration of militarism into U.S. culture and power structure.

The corporate state that is the primary beneficiary and supporter of this militarism.

Bright Start Connect is a trusted initiative backed by Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA) a nonprofit member association of safety net providers dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to vulnerable populations in Upstate NY since 2017.  Bright Start Connect is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through a Project LAUNCH grant designed to promote the wellness of young children from birth through age 8. This funding allows us to offer our services free of charge. Our team consists of experienced professionals dedicated to supporting families and promoting positive outcomes for children in our community.

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County helps people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We assist nearly 19,000 people annually through programs for people of all ages and stages of life. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.

For immediate assistance after hours, please call: 2-1-1 or visit: 211CNY.com

The Central New York chapter is based In Utica, New York, and we also have other chapters spread out across the state. Our community-based and multicultural organization is committed to living wage jobs, affordable health care and education, educational opportunities, climate justice, and improvement in living conditions for low and moderate income people. Founded in 1997, we advocate for the interests of children, families, seniors, and disabled in Central New York.

We envision a state and nation in which farmworkers receive equal protection under law, earn a living wage, live in comfortable housing, are safe and healthy, receive due respect as workers and as individuals, and participate fully in their communities.

We see the core vision of the DK project as institutional change for building inclusive futures, for example, an academy that recognizes all knowledges as equal rather than fitting into a preset hierarchy. Toward this end, we systematically engage the campus community in a variety of conversations, discussions, and public events geared towards building a sustainable campus culture that recognizes the transformative knowledges that the collective working group brings to the table. So, our aim is to construct ways of “democratizing knowledge,” revitalizing and transforming the reach of these knowledges to address difference, identity, equality, justice, citizenship, and democracy and making these knowledges more visible, more sustainable, and more institutionally public on the campus and beyond.

We empower people with disabilities, neurological and chronic health conditions to pursue the life of their choosing.

For more than forty years, EPI has provided personalized care, education, training, advocacy, and support solutions to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury. We have an enduring legacy of partnering with those we serve and with their families.

EPI was founded by parents who could not find the services they needed for their children.  With dedication, courage, and creativity, these families built a better world for their loved ones.

We share our founders’ indomitable drive to put first the needs and the dreams of the people we support.

What distinguishes EPI is our focus on offering progressive, tailored care solutions to people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury.  We are proud of our agility in adopting innovative service models that better meet the needs of the people we support to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. We are passionate about doing the right thing. We work hard to earn the trust of the people we support and their families.  And we are committed to empowering people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live their lives to the fullest.

Through dynamic and meaningful encounters with modern and contemporary American art, the Everson Museum of Art engages diverse communities, inspires curiosity and lifelong learning, and contributes to a more vital and inclusive society.We capitalize on the innate, natural attraction of people to art and believe in its transformative power.

We are dedicated to the cultivation of lifelong learning using the universal language of art.

We cultivate curiosity within an inviting and dynamic environment.

We embrace collaboration and partnerships to build bridges among disciplines.

We are committed to serving our community by remaining relevant and accessible.

We are a unique cultural anchor and an integral part of a vibrant downtown community.

Focus on Awareness and Information Resources of New York, Inc. We host the educational booth at the New York State Fair to provide information and resources on issues ranging from bullying of LGBTQ youth, discrimination facing members of the LGBTQ community in employment, housing and health issues, GENDA, marriage equality and protection of LGBTQ families. Our Booth is a highly visible space that welcomes the general public as well as members of the LGBTQ community, as we work to promote inclusion and diversity through educational information and resources.

The Greater Syracuse Tenants Network (Tenants Network) supports housing in Central New York by assisting low income tenants obtain and preserve safe and affordable rental housing. The Tenants Network’s approach is to organize tenants into associations at individual low income properties to represent their interests with the management, supervisory agencies such as DHCR and HUD, and in community forums such as TNT. The key to this approach is providing leadership development, training, information, education and counseling to tenant leaders and individuals, who then become the leaders of the tenant associations. The Tenants Network provides counseling, outreach and referrals to assist tenants to transition into home ownership. The Tenants Network conducts training for landlords and human service workers.

HeatSmart CNY helps connect home and building owners with the many programs available to help reduce the costs of energy efficiency upgrades—like insulation, air sealing, and efficient electric heat pumps—as part of our energy system’s move towards beneficial electrification. We partner with select reputable installers to take you from awareness to education to implementation. We are making homes in our region more comfortable, more cost-effective, and better for the environment.

InterFaith Works builds bridges of understanding to affirm the dignity of all people in Central New York. Working with the different faith communities and the diversity of the region’s people, we address deeply embedded social divisions.

The JCC of Syracuse is all about families coming together with the community. We offer programs and services for infants, toddlers, school-age children, teens, adults and seniors... something for everyone! Come for a visit and tour. You don't have to be Jewish to become a member of the JCC.

La Casita is a program of Syracuse University established to advance an educational and cultural agenda of civic engagement through research, cultural heritage preservation, media, and the arts—bridging the Hispanic communities of the University and Central New York.

The Syracuse University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center strives to serve people with marginalized genders and sexualities by offering support, building community, and educating members of the Syracuse University community.

Literacy Outreach for Madison County is a not-for-profit adult literacy service working in conjunction with the public libraries in Madison County. Literacy Outreach for Madison County is a not-for-profit literacy service that trains volunteer tutors and recruits adult learners (ages 18 and older) who are seeking assistance in reaching their literacy goals.

GUIDING YOUTH TOWARDS SUCCESS

We go above and beyond to provide our youth an empowering environment where they can fully embrace their identity and gain all the skills they need to be leaders tomorrow.Our goals is to shape the way they live their lives and teach them the fundamentals of social responsibility, healthy living and cultural acceptance.

Five Key Missions

Education-Providing Onsite training as well as direction to educational opportunities of our training partners and local programsHealth-Providing On site testing, immunizations, Informational Brochures, Informative MeetingsCareer-Providing onsite Sessions, Informational Brochures, Setting up Apprentice Programs, Helping entrepreneur learn how to open businessesServices-Onsite help such as Free Legal Counseling, Food Giveaways, and Advice on dealing with Bill Collectors, Finding Free/Low Cost items such as Furniture/NecessitiesMentorship-Using Volunteers to help break the cycle of poverty by coaching and counseling. OG against Violence, Syracuse Chess, Woman’s Group, Church Men’s and Woman’s Groups

We believe in empowering children and youth through vision-based programs. We believe that empowering youth and under-served individuals will improve our community and enable them to reach their highest potential.

Gives an opportunity to Muslims and members of the Association to come in close contact with one another in the true sense of Islamic sister and brotherhood.

Carries out educational and social programs that will further Syracuse University's knowledge and appreciation of Islam and Muslim heritage. Seeks to establish a relationship with the Syracuse University community that is based on mutual trust, respect, cooperation and support.

Advocates for justice, equality and prosperity for local, national and international causes for all people.

Allows Muslim students to take an active role in the Syracuse community through communication and service projects.

Instills confidence and strength in refugee girls and teach them the tools to overcome gender boundaries.

PACCNY seeks to create a platform for the promotion of debate, ideas, and activities that strengthen the historical bonds that have united people of African origin on the continent and in the Diaspora through years of political, cultural, and economic struggles against dehumanization by slavery, imperialism, colonialism and neocolonialism. It seeks to provide space for an agenda that promotes and celebrates the efforts of people of African origin towards self-assertion, human dignity and self-determination. Internationalist in vision, PACCNY also seeks to engage in activities that promote understanding among all global communities, especially those who suffer from oppressive structures and systems

Peace Action New York State is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes non-violent resolution of conflict, the abolition of nuclear weapons, halting the global spread of conventional arms, building a human rights culture, and supporting human needs instead of militarism.

A community chapter in Syracuse is the Nuclear Free World Committee of the Syracuse Peace Council.

ACR Health’s network of Q Centers and support groups are safe places for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth, their families and allies to gather. Q Center programming seeks to promote equality, celebrate diversity, and create a safer, more accepting and inclusive community for all.Through our programs and services, we provide the guidance and support LGBTQ+ youth, young adults and their families need to thrive, and the foundation from which LGBTQ+ youth can succeed throughout their lives.

The Redhouse is a proud partner of the Positivity Project, an organization that empowers America’s youth to build strong relationships and understand, appreciate and exemplify the character strengths in us all. All Redhouse educational programming, in tandem with these initiatives, strives to arm our students with a deeper understanding of character so that, together, we will create citizens and leaders who will enhance our communities and country.

Offers resettlement services and support for those forced to leave their countries due to unsafe conditions. Provides assistance with applying for jobs and registering for English language classes, locating translators, finding housing, and securing medical care.

The CYC is a family-oriented youth and fitness facility serving Central New York since 1964. The CYC is a not-for- profit organization aimed at providing a safe environment for kids in the community to become healthier, more productive adults. The CYC is also committed to serving the elderly of the community by adapting its facilities to accommodate and develop programming for senior members of the community. Senior programs enable community members to lead healthy, safe, independent lifestyles.

The Syracuse chapter of Democratic Socialists of America, an autonomous and democratically organized part of the national movement for political and activist organizing. We help with mutual aid, housing, international solidarity, labor organizing, and more.

At Syracuse Northeast Community Center we engage, grow, and connect neighbors. A neighborhood-based community center, we are a front-door through which our neighbors connect with services and engage in programs that build self-reliance and well-being. Individuals who come to us in emergencies are provided stabilizing services, assessed to design a program of intervention, and referred within our programs and to our many community partners. We support neighbors’ basic needs, engage them in digital empowerment and employment, nurture youth, provide health connections, and are a hub for seniors.

The Syracuse Peace Council (SPC), founded in 1936, is an antiwar/social justice organization. We are community-based, autonomous and funded by the contributions of our supporters. SPC educates, agitates and organizes for a world where war, violence and exploitation in any form will no longer exist. We challenge the existing unjust power relationships among nations, among people and between ourselves and the environment.

Established to support and promote the academic achievement, multicultural competence, social development, civic engagement, and retention of students from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups at Syracuse University.

Upstate Drone Action is a decentralized, informally-organized, grassroots network of activists mostly from upstate New York. We seek to educate the public and Hancock Air Base personnel re the war crimes perpetuated with the MQ9 Reaper. This unmanned aircraft is remotely piloted via satellite from Hancock, home of the 174th Attack Wing of the NYS Air National Guard located just north of Syracuse in the Town of DeWitt. We also seek to educate the public about the risks of drone proliferation and blowback as well as the surveillance and civil liberties threat the Reaper and other robotic planes pose domestically. Legitimized by international law and by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Upstate Drone Action members heed our consciences and the Nuremburg mandate to expose and impede our nation’s war crime. Committed to nonviolent direct action and civil resistance, members periodically undergo arrest, trial, fines, Orders of Protection and incarceration.

Provides a variety of opportunities and services for the community members of Syracuse’s Eastside.

Activities for Youth & SeniorsAdvocacy & SupportCommunity Outreach & PartnershipsCrisis InterventionJob ReadinessFamily DevelopmentInformation & ReferralsParent Support & EducationVolunteer OpportunitiesSeasonal Events

WHOLE ME, Inc. was founded in 2003 in response to families looking for an after-school enrichment program that was accessible to deaf and hard of hearing children. Although there are several wonderful after-school programs in Central New York, none of them use sign language as the primary mode of communication. Children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing often feel left out, but this is not the case at WHOLE ME! All of our programs are bilingual, using both American Sign Language (ASL) and English, and bi-cultural, celebrating both Deaf & Hearing culture.

WHOLE ME is proud to be the only organization in Central New York to provide after school activities that are creative and fun in a safe learning environment fully accessible for deaf/hard-of-hearing children, their siblings and their families!

Since our inception we have continued to expand our educational programs and social services which are designed to promote the success of Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing individuals and families in the areas of communication, self-sufficiency, education and employment