Programming
We recognize that injustice is built into all major systems, from education to housing. Our programs fight these injustices while empowering our young people to be leaders in this work through responsive programming.
Professional Development and Consulting on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We provide professional development to both school districts throughout the region and to any local businesses or other organizations who are seeking guidance on how to implement DEI policies and procedures authentically and sustainably. These services include: professional development, suspension mediation, equity-driven support to district human resources departments, support for youth and families, and responsive programming.
Public School Collaborative Equity Work
We advocate for systemic change at the school district and county level by working with a variety of initiatives including the Equity and Inclusion Leadership Council, PTA Council, and many others. We have been collaborating with Ithaca City School District on the Annual Equity Report Card since 2006, a tool that uses district-wide trends to analyze racial, social economic, and ability disproportionality across various metrics.
Village House
In October 2022, the Village at Ithaca took a huge leap and opened our largest responsive programming effort ever: Village House, a transitional housing program for homeless youth. Over the last four years, we have housed 32 homeless youth, all of whom are now either in stable independent housing or currently still residing in our program.
As we look toward 2026, we are focused on building a future for Village House that is secure and sustainable. The current owner of the building has offered to sell the property to The Village at Ithaca. Purchasing the building would allow us to protect Village House from future funding uncertainty and shifting political landscapes. It would mean that this home for youth is something we can truly count on.
As we take this next step, we are inviting our community to support Village House in whatever way feels meaningful to you. Purchasing the building comes with necessary expenses, but we believe that every contribution, at any level, helps move this vision forward. Any funding we raise now to pay down our loan balances will immediately strengthen Village House’s path toward a secure and sustainable financial future.
Any contribution of any amount makes a difference!
Be The Change By Joining The Village at Ithaca Today!
If you are interested in learning more about our system change work please email our executive director Meryl Phipps: Meryl@villageatithaca.org
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