YWCA of Western New York

CAO, also known as Community Action Organization is a nonprofit organization providing various social services to low-income individuals and families. It encourages active citizen participation for educational, political, economic and social change. The organization s services include housing, employment, mental health, family development, health, minor home repair, and youth and senior services. Its drug abuse, research and treatment program deals with the treatment of individuals addicted to opiate drugs through rehabilitation services. It additionally provides emergency assistance programs that offer short-term assistance to individuals and families, including shelters, clothes, foods and household needs. The organization helps more than 21,000 individuals and over 8,500 families every year. It is located in Buffalo, N.Y.

The Olmsted Center for the Visually Impaired, formerly known as Blind Association of Western New York, is a nonprofit organization that serves blind and visually impaired individuals. The organization serves clients in their homes, schools and work places. Its Statler Center is a hospitality employment training program for visually and physically disabled people. The Olmsted Center for the Visually Impaired also operates Paul T. Bulger Vision Clinic, which treats vision loss and physical, cognitive and emotional issues related to visual impairment. The organization s preschool is a program for children with vision impairments and other disabilities. Founded in 1907, it is located in Buffalo, N.Y.