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FACILITIES

JEFFERSON RESOURCE CENTER

Cattaraugus Community Action's headquarters are located at 25 Jefferson Street in Salamanca, New York. Known as the Jefferson Resource Center, the facility has become a hub for program delivery in the area, where families and individuals can access services from Community Action and other agencies. In addition to all of Community Action's programs, the facility is used by the Jefferson House Apartments, LP, and Fitness Plus.

Built in 1909, the Jefferson Resource Center was originally the Salamanca High School, and was a showpiece of its time, boasting skylights, broad staircases, and a state-of-the-art auditorium. The building was converted to use as an elementary school in the 1950's and by the late 1980's was no longer useful to the Salamanca School District. Since it was not handicapped accessible and was in serious need of repair, the building was sold for $1.00 to Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc., in 1987.

Since that time, CCA has added an elevator with CDBG Small Cities Block Grant funds, added energy conservation measures with New York State Energy Office funds, and converted an antiquated heating system with bank and IDA not-for-profit bond financing. A new handicapped entry area, a new roof, and a new security system were added between 1997 and 2000.

Eight units of transitional housing were constructed on the third floor for use by homeless adults and families, using funds from the Homeless Housing Assistance Program, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and the Enterprise Foundation.

As the 100th anniversary of the opening of the facility nears, CCA will embark on a capital campaign in 2004 to raise funds to improve the facility, which will lead to a year-long celebration of the building in 2009. 

ENERGY AND NUTRITION DISTRIBUTION CENTER

In 1999, a large warehouse was donated to Cattaraugus Community Action for the purpose of storing and distributing goods and products of our Energy and Nutrition Programs.  Located at 235 Main Street in Salamanca, the Distribution Center housed a variety of donated, gleaned, and purchased foods, insulation and other energy conservation supplies. The addition of this facility had allowed CCA to expand its food recovery and gleaning operations and its energy products inventory.  This facility, however, was destroyed by fire in April 2005.  All of our food and energy programs' inventory was completely destroyed, including a large truck used by our energy programs.  The community helped CCA tremendously with donations of cash, goods, and even temporary warehouse space to help us quickly recover from this devastating loss.  CCA is currently looking for a permanent warehouse site.  

VICTIM SERVICES SATELLITE OFFICES

A satellite office for residents in the Olean area to access our Victim Services' Programs is located at 124 North Union Street in Olean, New York.  Assistance is available from victim advocates and counselors in the Olean area by calling (716) 372-2097 or by calling our 24-hour Hotline toll-free at 1-888-945-3970. 

CCA provides services to witnesses and victims of crime, rape, and sexual assault in the neighboring county of Allegany. A satellite office, located at 85 North Main Street in Wellsville, New York, is home to victim advocates and counselors. Assistance for Allegany County residents is available by calling (585) 593-4685 or our 24-hour Hotline at 1-888-945-3970.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFE DWELLING

CCA's Victim Services Division offers the safety of residential life to victims of domestic violence and their children. The safe dwelling offers advocacy, children's programs, counseling and other services in a comfortable and confidential facility.

SENIOR HOUSING

Five facilities housing seniors and disabled persons are owned in limited partnerships with Cattaraugus Rural Housing Corporation, a subsidiary corporation of Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. These senior housing complexes are

Delevan Terrace
Franklinville Terrace
Little Valley Terrace
Randolph Terrace
Ellicottville Terrace

Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc., provides rental management to all of these units with the exception of the Ellicottville Terrace, and in addition, manages the Mayville Senior Apartments in Chautauqua County. 

HOMELESS HOUSING

Several units of housing for the homeless, or those at risk of homelessness, are available throughout Cattaraugus County. The Derby Apartments are located at 311 East State Street in Olean, New York, and provide single room occupancy for up to twenty-two homeless single adults.

Two duplex units are owned by Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. The Carlton Apartments in Salamanca, New York, offers a one-bedroom and a three-bedroom unit for homeless individuals and families.

Kent-Wallace Apartments in Franklinville, New York, offers two 2-bedroom permanent housing units for homeless families.

The Jefferson House Apartments in Salamanca, New York, is a transitional living environment for homeless persons and families. Residents receive intensive supportive services and may stay up to 24 months.

Underwood Manor in Hinsdale, NY, owned by CCA and operated by Johnson Adult Homes, provides 32 beds for SSI Level II homeless adults.


Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc.
25 Jefferson Street, Salamanca, New York 14779
Phone: (716) 945-1041
Fax: (716) 945-1301
For information, email us at afisher@ccaction.org


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