Our History
Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
History
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is a private, 501(c)(3) not for profit, multi-purpose, inter-generational human service agency which emerged from the Kennedy/Johnson “War on Poverty” programs of the l960’s. Incorporated in l965, Federal Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funds are administered to Tioga Opportunities, Inc. under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of State Division of Community Services.
As a Community Action Agency, Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is a part of a network of over 1,000 Community Action Agencies across the country and a network of 48 across the state.
Community Action exists to address the causes and conditions of poverty using strategies that respond to the community’s unique needs.
Tioga County TaxAide Program Update from AARP
We are pleased to share this important update from our partners at AARP. After a suspension of the AARP TaxAide program for the elderly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program will be revived for this tax season. However, due to the continuing potential risks from...
Tioga Opportunties Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is committed to becoming a convener for change in 2021. We will advocate for inclusiveness, empowerment, and dignity for all. We must come together to end the equity issues many in our community face, strengthen our connections as neighbors,...
Keep Your Home and Family Safe by Knowing the Dangers of Radon
One in every fifteen homes in the U.S. has high Radon levels. Is your home one of them? January is National Radon Action Month and Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is encouraging you to protect your home and family from the dangers of Radon. You may already know that smoking...
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