C3 Successes
Recognition and Awards
- Binghamton University, including C3, was named on President Bush's Honor Roll for Community Service
- Deputy Security Roy Bernardi of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development personally awarded the New Directions Grant
- C3 Community Center Designated as a Weed and Seed Safe Haven
- Recognized by Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan in his State of the City Address
- Site visitation by Department of Justice Program Manager Joyce Bradford
- Nominated by United Way for a national Community Development Award
Community Involvement
- Over $9 million in grants awarded, using C3 as leverage
- Over 80 community partners: nonprofits, government offices and departments, businesses, resident groups, faith-based organizations, and many individuals.
- Over 85 community activities and programs initiated
- Over 2,500 residents have directly benefited
- Opened a community center located in the target area
- Many after-school, summer, and daycare educational/enrichment for children and youth
- Several housing and energy events
- Resident health screenings
- Rebuilt a city park
- Offered several community dinners
- Employment activities and resident designed events
- Resident associations created and revitalized
- Support for crime prevention activities
- Multiple community assessments and research initiatives
- Development of numerous community resource directories and guides
- Supported three national certification training programs
- Collaborated with Center City Weed and Seed Steering and Subcommittees
And many other community events!