Adirondack Regional Social Safety Network
The Adirondack social safety net involves an array of entities, including nonprofits, centers of worship, New York State agencies, families, and informal networks that provide our population with a lifeline when hard times strike. Unfortunately, the safety net often contracts in response to longstanding socioeconomic stressors and has been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions in connectivity and collaboration among supporting agencies can weaken the safety net precisely when its services are most needed.
In order to identify opportunities to take bold action to strengthen our regional safety net Adirondack Foundation, supported by Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and partner John Rugge Center for Community Impact, began by completing the 2024 Adirondack Regional Social Safety Network Report. This research was completed in hopes of catalyzing new discussions throughout the region that will strengthen organizations and foster collaborations that will work to reimagine the social safety net.
Adirondack Foundation on Mountain Lake PBS
Thom Hallock, host of of Mountain Lake Journal, spoke to former VP of Community Impact Lori Bellingham about the Strengthening the Social Safety Net Project.
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Read the Report2024 Adirondack Regional Social Safety Network Report
We interviewed 100 leaders representing organizations of all sizes and types of service delivery. Our subsequent report reflected existing data and their shared agreement on our region's top challenges ultimately affecting people’s health.
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Read the Executive SummaryExecutive Summary of Convenings
The Report was leveraged to bring practitioners together to consider opportunities for action. Almost 100 leaders representing organizations of all sizes, types of service delivery, and corners of the region, described a desire to examine the blueprint of service delivery and willingness to develop strategies to truly strengthen the Adirondack regional safety net.
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Download the PacketGrant Opportunity
In direct response to the convenings, and supported by Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and private funders, Adirondack Foundation is offering a partnership building and grant opportunity with activities to begin in November. It includes four steps and supports partnerships as they consider how to advance strategies to strengthen the region's safety net. To participate please see the packet below.
