The Partnership for Ontario County, Inc.

In July 2020 Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order saying that each police agency is required to evaluate how the police are doing within the community. There are multiple ways to let your voice be heard. There are 4 community in-person and virtual forums as well as an anonymous survey. (see link below) You may participate in all of the above if you so choose. Your voice matters! https://www.co.ontario.ny.us//Police-Reform-and-Reinventio

A last minute reminder to drop off your unused / unwanted medications (pills, liquids or syringes in a puncture proof container) TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24th at the Canandaigua Wegmans parking lot between 10am - 2pm. It is a drive thru drop off and masking and social distancing will be adhered to by all the volunteers. Thanks to Ontario County Sheriff Wegmans Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Ontario County and the Canandaigua and Geneva City Police Departments. See you tomorrow!

Please take a moment to take the survey below. It is brief and will help us determine the needs in our community brought on by COVID-19 and how best to meet them.

Mental health is just as important as physical health. If a few of the signs below resonate with you - there is always help! The Community Support Center offers free counseling and can provide you with additional resources. Connect with them when you are ready. You are not alone. https://www.thecommunitysupportcenter.org/prog/free-therapy

Time to clean out those medicine cabinets at home!!! If you have unwanted and unused medications (liquids, pills, needles, prescribed medications and over-the-counter medications), join us this Saturday, October 24th from 10am - 2pm at the Canandaigua Wegmans Parking lot for a contactless, drive-thru medication drop off! (please note the needles or "sharps" must be in a puncture-proof container). No RSVP. No questions asked. See you there!

We all have until 11:59pm to be counted!

The Painted Pinky is hosting their 3rd Annual 5k Race (this year, virtual) in support of mental health and substance use awareness. Sign up today! The Community Support Center Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Ontario County P.S. - Their race t-shirts are always THE BEST! https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Canandaigua/ThePaintedPinky5K

Interested in giving your feedback (positive and negative) about your experiences and interactions with the Canandaigua City Police Department? Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30pm join Zoom for an online forum. If you would rather share your feedback anonymously, use the online portal link in the flyer below.

Hey Ontario County! We are in this together! Make sure you've done your part by completing the #2020Census. Call 884-330-2020 or visit www.2020Census.gov.

Attention property owners, manager and landlords - the Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) is hosting a free virtual training on October 13th on the topic of smoke free housing (policy, education, training, safety, etc.). If interested, reach out to [email protected] for the link to join.

There's still time!!! The goal of the census is to count every person living in the United States, once, only once and in the right place. Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution mandates that this population and housing count occur every 10 years. Census data guide how more than $675 billion of federal funding is distributed to states and communities each year. https://2020census.gov/

Hey Ontario County! Check out the local places for food assistance. No RSVP - first come, first served basis in Geneva, Canandaigua and Clifton Springs locations. #peoplehelpingpeople

We are humbled and blessed. A HUGE thanks to the CDGA Coffee Co. and Young Lion Brewing for their generous donation of $1300 to the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Ontario County. Our Coalition is comprised of local organizations and community volunteers and provide suicide prevention trainings to local businesses, churches, and community organizations. We meet every other month and could not do it without the support of generous donors like these. Thank you for caring about and supporting mental health in your community. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

It takes a big heart to share your personal story with the world. Thank you, Kayleigh Woodard and Woodard Rentals for sharing your story with us. Your mother raised a beautiful soul. Thank you for your generosity to The Community Support Center. Every day we strive to support our community through connection.