Early Childhood Education
Staff wellness was a strategic priority and integrated into monthly professional development, supporting educator well-being, morale, and long-term retention
■ Improved Quality & Compliance: Facilitated guided reflection and executive-led discussions to strengthen understanding and implementation of OCFS regulations and Head Start Performance Standards
Stronger Teams, Stronger Classrooms: Implemented relationship-building initiatives, including trust-building exercises, collaborative city scavenger hunts, creative activities, and supervised wellness challenges to promote teamwork and positive staff culture
OCFS = Office of Children and Family Services
Youth Services
Strengthened two programs through additional funding:
■ Booth House - $47,000 in new funding (from Syracuse University grant and third-floor rental income)
■ TAPC: NY State Supportive Housing Program grant doubled, adding $80,000 to operating funds.
Despite major changes in HHS and HUD funding, Street Outreach and Rapid Rehousing programs continued services, providing another full year of uninterrupted community support
HHS = Health and Human Services HUD = Housing and Urban Development
EPAS Community Reach
4,593
individuals and families served
IMPACT STORY
outreach hours per month up from 16 hours, delivering services in clinics, DSS, Department of Labor offices, libraries, probation, and community centers
uninsured residents assisted
Building Stability Through Trust
rough the SSSHI program, EPAS supported a man in his 50s who had lived outdoors for more than two years while facing serious medical and mental health challenges. With housing secured, his apartment furnished, and consistent support in place, he connected to treatment and established
“ e Navigator Program really helped my clients by making the health insurance application process straightforward, efficient, and easy to understand. Without health insurance, individuals are ineligible for services, impeding their ability to address physical, mental, or substance abuse challenges.”
- Claudia D., Probation Officer
“I am very happy to say that the Salvation Army Health Navigators have been just amazing regarding the service you guys provide to all the clients.”
- Olman A., Access School Liaison
” e Navigators have been very helpful to our students and helped out many within the Le Moyne community. We appreciate the services you all provide and are very grateful for your support.”
- James S., Wellness Care Coordinator
Family & Child Welfare Services
■ Family Place Funding Renewal: Secured a five-year renewal, ensuring continued program stability and support for families.
■ Functional Family erapy Pilot: Partnered with Onondaga County to provide courtordered “direct” services using this evidencebased intervention.
■ Program Expansion Opportunity: Pilot success with participating families has positioned the program for expansion in 2026.
Senior Services
6,000+
meals provided to local seniors to support nutrition and food security through the senior congregate meal program
240 days of Social Day programming delivered, including personal care, case management, socialization, and recreational activities
350+
seniors served through Information and Assistance referrals, housing support, neighborhood advisory services, and community resource referrals
Behavioral Health Services
■ Reduced Skill-Building waitlist and eliminated waitlists for counseling and community wellness
■ Piloted a new staffing model to meet client and program needs
■ Redesigned Skill-Building room with Boeheim Foundation funding to create a more welcoming space
Domestic Violence Services
■ Launched Neuro Sequential Model of erapeutics
■ Completed the first Dating Matters group;