New Directions Youth and Family Services, Inc.

Erie and Niagara Youth Peer Support Program

Navigating the world as a youth with mental health needs is extremely challenging; having an ally makes a big difference. Credentialed Youth Peer Advocates use their story and personal experiences to provide hope and guide others through the storms of adolescence.

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Lockport, NY
AMOUNT: $100,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2025
WEBSITE: www.fosteringgood.org


GetSET Helps Strong Nonprofits Build Adaptability and Sustainability

After receiving an invitation to join the new GetSET program, Lori Russell, executive director of Aspire Developmental Services, a nonprofit that promotes positive developmental outcomes and educational opportunities for families with young children, was not sure what to expect. Unfamiliar with the initiative designed to strengthen organizations to better meet their mission and thereby attract … Continued