Sunrise Developmental Support Services

Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, the Niagara County, N.Y., chapter of the New York State Association for Retarded Children, is the largest not-for-profit organization in Niagara County providing programs and services to people with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. The agency provides day programming, employment and training, residential services, case management, clinical services, recreation and supportive services to more than 800 families annually. Founded in 1955, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara was the result of the efforts from a group of parents who wanted to obtain services for their children who were mentally challenged. Its first sheltered workshop opened in the 1960s and was followed by its first community residence in the 1970s.

Founded in 1925, Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier is a community-based, independent, nonprofit, religious, service agency providing residential and support services to individuals and families. The agency provides a wide variety of services, such as referral, crisis, community support and residential care. It offers these services in cooperation with various churches, groups, clubs and government agencies. The youth service program provides service to the troubled, emotionally disturbed and homeless youth under the age of 21. It offers various recreational, social, cultural and instructional, residence treatment, and juvenile arrest diversion and case management programs. Its services also include mental health and substance abuse assessment, drug screening, family and transitional support services, academic assistance and group therapy. The family service program provides education about agency programs and community resource linkages. Community Missions is located in Niagara Fall, N.Y.

Covenant House Toronto is the largest agency in Canada dedicated to serving youth who are homeless, trafficked, or at risk. Through a comprehensive range of youth-driven programs centered on unconditional love, respect, and engagement, they work to break the cycle of homelessness and advocate for policy changes to ensure all young people can lead lives free from violence and deprivation. With a commitment to continuous support, Covenant House provides essential services such as housing, health care, education, and job training, helping over 40,000 young Canadians each year. By raising awareness, preventing trafficking, and fostering resilience in youth, they strive to pave the way for brighter futures and empower a diverse community of young individuals to reach their potential. Generated from the website