Ellicottville, NY – On Wednesday, September 25th from 1-5 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cattaraugus and the Cuba Library located at 39 E Main Street, Cuba, NY 14727 will be hosting an Open House Resource Fair. This event, which is intended for homeowners, renters, landlords, senior citizens, families, and small businesses will serve to educate, and assist community members. It is open to all residents of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties and will be especially beneficial to individuals of low to moderate income. Information will be available on: home repair; affordable housing; childcare; long-term care; Head Start services; Medicaid application assistance; nutrition; healthcare; recreation and retirement; workforce development; and energy efficiency programs for homeowners and renters.
Representatives from USDA-Rural Development, JCC Workforce Development, Creekside Chapel, Office of Aging for Cattaraugus and Allegany County, ACCORD Corporation, Bishop Sheen Housing, Directions in Independent Living, Northern Energy Services and Training, Fidelis Care, and CCE will be present.
“We are excited to be able to offer programs and services that are directed to different community needs,” said Emily Edmunds, CCE Sustainability Educator. “This event is aimed at encouraging community engagement, sustainability actions, and addressing local challenges.”
CCE and the Cuba Library invite residents of Allegany and Cattaraugus County to the Open House Resource Fair. Mark your calendars for this important event. For more information or to register, visit: https://cattaraugus.cce.
The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system in Cattaraugus County enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.
CCE Cattaraugus is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. It is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell. All associations work to meet the needs of the counties in which they are located as well as state and national goals. For more information, call 716-699-2377 or visit our website at https//Cattaraugus.cce.