Acronyms
VITA
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
# of CAPTAIN Community Human Services locations
What is 7?
There are this many members of CAPTAIN's senior team
What is 6?
Andy, Fern, Susan, Ava, Lori, Amanda
This program receives the majority of the funds given to CCHS by the town of Halfmoon
What is Cheryl's Lodge?
I live in Corinth and my kids get free lunch at school. This is the CAPTAIN program that will help feed them during the summer months
What is Free Summer Meals?
CAPTAIN
Community Action for Parents Teens and Interested Neighbors
Age of eligibility for Carelinks & Wellness Van Services
What is 60+
In addition to Andy Gilpin, a staff member who has more than 10 years of employment with CCHS
Who are Jess Valcik, Sue Lodowski, Lori Massad, Rick Reynolds
This program is required to annually ask participants if they would like to contribute
What is Carelinks or Wellness Express?
I'm 19 years old and my boyfriend and his parents just kicked me out of their home in Amsterdam. I've lived with them since I was 15. This is the best CAPTAIN CHS program to refer me to.
What is Street Outreach?
SHHY
Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth
Age range for those accepted at CAPTAIN's Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter
What is 13-17
The 2 full time Program Managers of Family Support Services
Who are Jennifer Mancucci and Joanna Delisio?
These local banks currently support our Getting Ahead Program
What are Saratoga National and CAP COM Federal Credit Union?
I'm 84 years old and live in Milton. I need a ride to my cardiology appointment in Albany. This is the correct program to refer me to
What is Wellness Express?
STEHP
Solutions to End Homelessness Program
# of school districts that the Job Assist Program works in to help youth ages 14-21 communicate with employers and learn job skills
What is 3?
Rick Reynolds, Bob Romell, and Kerry Mincher
Who are the Wellness Van Drivers?
These two programs are almost entirely funded by a New York State grant.
What are SHHY and STEHP?
I'm a teacher at Shenendehowa School District. One of my high school students has been wearing the same clothes all week. He told me he could use a few pairs of jeans, t-shirts, and boots. This is the best CCHS program to call.
What is Family Assistance Program?
SYEP
Summer Youth Employment Program
# of locations where our Summer Meals Program provided food in Summer 2022- including partner and mobile van sites
What is 22?
Ashley Crosby, Michele Frasca, Sara Perkins, and Heidi Peterson
Who are CAPTAIN's Burnt Hills Ballston Lake School District social workers?
Primary grant that funds Bike Works Program where youth and adults in Saratoga County can get a bike (new or refurbished)
What is Stewart's Foundation?
My family of 4 earns $36,000 per year and we have an eviction notice from our landlord. We owe $2,500. This is the only CCHS Housing program that can help us with funds to pay the landlord.
What is ESG-CV? (or CARES Act) Homeless Prevention