CALEDONIA — The 16th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Chances and Changes Inc. is right around the corner and the money raised is a critical component to helping victims of domestic abuse. The event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Caledonia Country Club. Chances and Changes Inc. provides shelter and housing support services and programs for victims of domestic or family abuse shelter. Join emcee Terry Clifford from 92.5 WBEE as she … [Read more...]
NYS Gives Livingston County’s Everyday Heroes $36K Boost
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DOCJS) gave a big financial boost to several Livingston County agencies that make a difference every day for the victims of crime and disaster. According to a press release from NYS Senator Patrick Gallivan, DOCJS is dividing a total of $36,000 between the Caledonia Police Department, Geneseo Police Department, Genesee Valley EMS, Geneseo Fire and Ambulance, and … [Read more...]
County and Campus Offer Condolences and Services to Geneseo
The following editorial was submitted for publication to the GeneseeSun.com by RESTORE Sexual Assault Services and Chances & Changes, Inc. One decision can change everything. Whether that decision is alcohol-fueled, anger-induced, calculated or spontaneous, that one action—or series of actions—can bring any person, family, college or community to a standstill. After that moment, students return to a campus with its sense of safety … [Read more...]
County Adopts National Domestic/Family Violence Education Month
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors has officially extended National Domestic/Family Violence Education and Awareness Month into Livingston County. The Board announced at their meeting on Wednesday that this designation in part means that every October, the domestic violence awareness nonprofit Chances and Changes will be giving presentations and information at schools across the county, from Kindergartens to colleges, on this … [Read more...]
Senator Gallivan Secures Aid for Livingston County Public Safety Agencies
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Senator Patrick Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) announced he has secured additional state funding from the Department of Criminal Justice Services to support various community-based and public safety agencies and departments, including Chances and Changes, which provides confidential assistance to victims of domestic violence. According to a press release from Senator Gallivan, Chances and Changes will receive $10,000, the SUNY … [Read more...]