Pro Action Of Steuben And Yates, Inc.

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc., doing business as Pro Action of Steuben & Yates Inc., is a non-profit organization and the federally designated community action agency serving Steuben and Yates counties in upstate New York. With 55 years of experience, Pro Action provides guidance, oversight, and leadership to address prevalent community needs through a wide range of federal grant programs. The organization focuses on poverty alleviation, early childhood education, mental health awareness, business development, and improving the overall quality of life for low-income residents. Pro Action maintains over 250 partnerships agency-wide, allowing it to effectively plan and implement various community-focused programs that foster self-sufficiency among residents in its service area.

Pro Action's federal grant portfolio encompasses diverse services and funding sources. The organization receives substantial funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start and Early Head Start programs, providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services to low-income families. Through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Pro Action conducts Mental Health First Aid training for professionals and community members in Steuben County. The Appalachian Regional Commission funds Pro Action's business technical assistance services, supporting entrepreneurial and business development strategies in the region. Additionally, Pro Action receives Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding through the New York State Department of State to combat poverty and improve living conditions for low-income residents. The organization also partners with the New York State Department of Health to operate as a local Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) agency, and collaborates with the New York State Department of Transportation on transportation-related projects, including the purchase of buses. These diverse grant activities demonstrate Pro Action's comprehensive approach to addressing community needs and promoting economic development in Steuben and Yates counties.