Management
Maureen Abbott
Executive Director
Christina Brown
Director of Management and Administration
Denene Ennis
Director of Human Resources
Christine Shaver
Director of Program Operations
Jim Wiser
Deputy Director of Energy Services
Sara Zubalsky-Peer
Director of Planning and Development
Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
Departments
Community Development
The Department of Community Development:
- Helps people of all ages learn about using viable transportation options to improve their mobility and seek employment
- Assists older adults and individuals with disabilities maintain independence with access to available transportation options
- Helps individuals and families gain assets and move towards self-sufficiency by building credit with a loan for the purchase of home appliances
- Works at developing community-wide initiatives that will improve the overall quality of life for all Tioga County residents.
Energy Services
The Department of Energy Services strives to:
- Lower a household’s energy burden by reducing the percentage of annual income spent on fuel and electricity through energy efficiencies
- Enhance the health and safety of a household by improving indoor air quality and providing protection from fire and carbon monoxide
- Manage the risk of high radon levels through testing and mitigation.
Family Services
The Department of Family Services strives to:
- Improve the physical and nutritional health and well-being of babies, youth, families, and older adults
- Help older adults remain independent in the community for as long as possible
- Provide a range of opportunities for socialization
- Educate the community about long term services and supports, health insurance options, healthy lifestyles, breastfeeding, and community resources
- Enhance the financial well-being of our customers.
Housing Services
The Department of Housing Services helps Tioga County residents obtain and maintain safe, affordable housing with:
• Apartments that are owned and managed by TOI
• Homeowner housing rehabilitation assistance
• Section 8 rental subsidies
Homeownership is encouraged in discussions with customers about their relationship with money, credit and debt basics, personal spending, planned savings, investing, and asset acquisition.
TOI Kicks Off “Spirit of Hope” Fundraising Campaign November 15th
Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s annual year-end fundraising campaign, Spirit of Hope, will kick off on November 15th, 2021, in an effort to further the organization's mission to strengthen communities while empowering individuals and families to achieve independence and...
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Annual Meeting Public Notice
Notice is hereby given: Tioga Opportunities, Inc., Owego, New York, invites the public to its annual meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call 607-687-4222 ext. 305.
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