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2004 WESTERN NEW YORK CONFERENCE PROJECTS from
THE CORNERSTONE DISTRICT

BURCHARD/BARRY/WILCOX SELF-HELP WOMEN'S CENTER
516 E. 2nd St. and 508 E. 2nd St., Jamestown, NY 14701 Classes for women of all socio-economic backgrounds to assist in day to day challenges as well as to provide a foundation for personal growth and empowerment. The classes will include computer keyboarding and word processing, self-image workshops and job interview training.
Contact: The Rev. Margaret Monroe-Cassel 716-483-6877

CAREGIVER RESPITE SUPPORT
358 E. 5th St. Jamestown, NY 14701 Scholarships will enable Adult Day Care in Westfield for those unable to afford it.
Contact: Frank Bercik 716-665-4822

COMPEER FOR YOUTH
This new project will provide help through a quarterly newsletter for families on our waiting list.
Contact Jann Ball 487-2956

ELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Local churches are developing a food and clothing pantry for the needy.
Contact: Edna Kibbe 287-2168 (Fire Hall)

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER "Community Square" 532 E. Second St. Jamestown, NY 14701
The Joint Neighborhood Project is starting a place for training - money will fund parenting classes in English and Spanish.
Also, there is a great need for volunteers for the Big Brother, Big Sister Programs, especially for Big Brothers!
Contact: Tillie Solomonson 716-664-7101 (JNP)

GRANDPARENTS WHO PARENT THEIR GRANDCHILDREN
Grandparents will be helped to understand available legal options, finances, health care, child care.
Contact: Donna Chubon 945-6401

GREATER GOWANDA AREA "LOVE INC"
Money will provide vouchers for services for those in need.
Contact: Barb Wilkins 532-5952

KIDS @ PROMISE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
This is a daily Art and Music Program for troubled children to help them gain skills and self-esteem.
Contact: Marty Buchnowski 366-8932

PATHWAYS TO PEACE
Monies provide materials for the Chautauqua County Jail Chaplain for Conflict Management ministry.
Contact: Rev. Dennis Johnson 753-4361

REACHOUT TO SCORE
This after school program serves early teens in Frewsburg, providing Christian role models, homework assistance, snacks, crafts and recreation.
Contact: Nicole Pacitti 484-2586

TRINITY RELIEF ZONE
Churches of Frewsburg are reaching out to community youth with Fri. & Sat. Night programs.
Contact: Roxanne Miller 569-2614

VISITOR HOSPITALITY CENTER @ LAKEVIEW INCARCERATION FACILITY
Money will provide hospitality supplies for urban family members of inmates when they visit.
Contact: Elinor Hare 763-7336

Useful links
This is a great place to find books, even those that are out of print.
books
This useful website was referred by the Western NY Layspeaker's group:
Sermons for kids
Information about legal issues, in easy-to-understand language
Law for the common man


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