The mission of the Social Service League of Ithaca is to support Tompkins County not-for-profit, human service organizations in their work to address the most significant community needs. Any not-for-profit, incorporated, human/social service provider in Tompkins County is eligible to apply. Public/government agencies and individuals are not eligible to receive funds. Projects must show the ability to sustain themselves without continuing support from the League. Funding is not granted for capital fund drives or deficits. Applications for 2023-2024 funding will be accepted starting in the fall of 2023. For more information, read the Social Service League brochure or contact John Mazzello at the Human Services Coalition at 607.273.8686.
Social Service League Board of Directors
Steph Bailey, President
Keyanna Vann, Vice President
Carol Mallison, Secretary
Linda Madeo, Treasurer
Fred Schoeps
Valerie Sykes
Delia Yarrow
2022 – 2023 Award Recipients
The Social Service League allocated nearly $19,300 to 15 organizations for the 2022-2023 funding cycle.
The Human Services Coalition provided technical support and facilitated the funding process.
In celebration of this year’s grants, we asked each
organization to submit a short video regarding their plans for the funding.
Child Development Council, Basic Needs Program
Free Science Workshop, Community Events with the Ithaca Physics Bus
Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, Outdoor Climbing Equipment
The Hangar Theatre, KIDSTUFF production of Little Red Riding Hood
Ithaca Community Childcare Center, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
Ithaca Free Clinic, Patient Computer System Upgrades
Ithaca Welcomes Refugees, Supplies for the Global Roots Play School
Khuba International, Quarter Acre for the People
Love Living at Home, Virtual Connections for Older Adults Program
Mental Health Association in Tompkins County, Outreach Center Furniture
St. John’s Community Services, SJCS Ithaca Food Pantry
Second Wind Cottages, Replacement Stoves for Formerly Homeless
Women’s Opportunity Center, Mary Durham Boutique Storage
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County, Food Equity and Daily Essentials for All
Youth Farm Project, Farm Shares for Families