On August 17th, we celebrate National Nonprofit Day to recognize the significant impact and missions of American nonprofits. This day celebrates the hard work, dedication and passion of our staff and supporters who work tirelessly to improve communities and lives.

National Nonprofit Day also increases awareness about the critical role nonprofits play and encourages more public support and involvement with their missions. By celebrating this day, we hope to inspire more people to join us and the over 1.5 million other nonprofits in America making a difference.

NYC Foster Care Cooking Class

Our NYC Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) program collaborated with the SBH Center for Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen. The class, taught by Chef Abbie Gellman, was 2 hours long. The youth made Jerk Salmon, Tropical Salad, Arroz con Gandules, Everyday Green Salad, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette, Picadillo, Black Bean Brownies, Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower and Roasted Potatoes.

UC TFC Field Day

The children and youth had a fantastic day in the sun! Competitive fun was the day's theme as the event kicked off with an entrance ceremony where each team proudly displayed their handmade banners for "judges". The children's competitive spirits shone though as they participated in various games. Thank you to our team members for making this beautiful day possible!

IGNITE Summer Passport Program

Mark your calendars for an incredible day of giving back to our community! September 20th is your chance to make a difference in the Mohawk Valley region during #MohawkValleyGives.

Mohawk Valley Gives is a 24-hour community-wide giving day to benefit nonprofit organizations serving the Mohawk Valley. You will have the opportunity to engage with local causes you are passionate about and join the community for their third annual event. Visit givemv.org/organizations/cayugacenters to learn more and mark your calendars for September 20th!

Want to get involved? Here are a few easy ways to support your local charities!

Spread the Word!

Help us create a buzz by sharing posts on social media and telling your friends, family and colleagues about Mohawk Valley Gives. Together, we can reach even more people ready to make a difference.

Make a Donation!

On September 20th, show your support by donating to Cayuga Centers! Every dollar counts and makes a lasting impact on the lives of our community members. Click here to donate on our Mohawk Valley Gives page!

Compete with Friends!

Build out your personal fundraising page by visiting our Mohawk Valley Gives profile and challenge a friend to see who can make a bigger impact!

Finger Lakes Service Project

Staff from our Finger Lakes office celebrated our agency holiday, Remember Fred Day, by honoring others in a meaningful way. They spent the day together, cleaning the graves of children who lived at Cayuga Centers when it was called The Cayuga Asylum for Destitute Children orphanage in the early 1900s. Through their efforts, they beautifully honored the memories of these children, showing them love and respect, ensuring they are remembered and cherished. 

Pride Month

Our staff took to celebrating Pride Month in a variety of ways from parades to parties. Our New York City Medical (pictured above) and Continuous Quality Improvement Departments celebrated with Color Theme Parties. Team members dressed in different colors of the rainbow and brought in matching food items to create a rainbow spread.

A big thank you to Blick Art Materials for supporting our NYC Learning Center art projects! Our Learning Center provides a comprehensive and nurturing educational environment for unaccompanied children (UC) in the Transitional Foster Care (TFC) program. A key part of our Learning Center has been using art to connect to relevant themes using collaborative efforts. Being able to provide different ways to connect with emotion and identity is crucial in nurturing the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children. Thanks to Blick Art Materials, we can continue creating projects where these children can express themselves and take the time to create something beautiful.

You can join Blick Art Materials in supporting our artists - check out our Learning Center wishlist!

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