Catholic Charities of Southern Tier Office

HistoryMillions are suffering and dying worldwide due to the lack of clean drinking water. In addition to visiting Uganda and Kenya, David, the founder of I Thirst International, recently returned from Haiti where a cholera epidemic has taken its toll in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. I Thirst International partnered with Impact Nations to help provide tanks for collecting rainwater and the Sawyer PointONE water filtration system to provide clean drinking water to many who had no access to it.SpecialtiesI Thirst International is a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide clean water to those suffering with out it worldwide through the Sawyer PointONE water filter.

The Community Foundation of Elmira Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the region through philanthropic efforts. They provide a variety of services to donors interested in establishing endowed and non-endowed funds to support community initiatives today and into the future. Focused on addressing pressing challenges, the foundation works collaboratively with local nonprofits to fill gaps and reduce inequities across Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates counties. Their initiatives include grants for nonprofits, scholarships for students, and programs aimed at advancing racial equity, all designed to create a stronger, more equitable community for all residents. Generated from the website

Founded in 1955, Capabilities is a nonprofit corporation that assists people with employments barriers to obtain their optimum vocational goals. The idea came from the concern of community members that saw persons with disabilities not being employed due to impairments related to a disability. Services include general and electrical assembly; janitorial services; supported services with job coaching; print shop; upholstery; and commercial packaging. It provides services to persons from Chemung, Tioga and Steuben counties in New York and Tioga and Bradford counties in Pennsylvania. Capabilities is located in Elmira, N.Y., and has approximately 70 employees.