Nonprofit News

The Rotary Club of Corning hasn’t held in-person meetings since March, having switched to weekly Zoom calls as state-wide quarantine restrictions took hold. But the pandemic crisis hasn’t dampened local Rotarians’ spirit of service.

The annual Wildlife Festival that was planned for 8/15 had to be cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. However, the event is going virtual all week long with fun, games and a silent auction.

The Steuben Prevention Coalition has launched the 2020 Adult Perception Survey. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey, circulated to understand adults concerns in our communities and help guide our efforts in prevention and potential funding sources.

Catholic Charities and the Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) are requesting your help preparing local kids for a successful school year. From now until August 24, area businesses, Catholic Charities, and the Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) are collecting new school supplies, backpacks, and headphones.

On August 28, from 2-3 p.m. The Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. and Catholic Charities Chemung and Schuyler will distribute backpacks and supply starter kits to pre-registered families at the Schuyler Highway Department in Watkins Glen.

Scouts from Troop 87 rally to build two new foot bridges on the Blue Trail, the annual Trek for Tanglewood will take place remotely this October as registration continues and trails remain open for your enjoyment.

STTAC names Reality Check Ambassador of the Year, applauds an end to the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and shares resources to help New Yorkers quit smoking.

Storytelling Strolls, a walking, historical tour of the city streets of Elmira will take place at 11 a.m. every Thursday in the month of August (rain or shine). Space is limited due to social distancing, so reserve your member ticket for $3, or non-member ticket for $8 as soon as possible.

The Rotary Club of Corning recently welcomed its newest member, Jenniffer Mullen. Jenniffer was sponsored for membership by the Club’s current vice president, Stuart Sammis. She works as a nursing instructor at Keuka College and as a nurse at Hospicare & Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County.

On August 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Corning Community YMCA at 127 Centerway Square, Corning. Please make an appointment by calling ahead or scheduling online.