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Nave’s Neighbors

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Nave’s Neighbors is an initiative that celebrates local organizations that make a difference in our community while giving our community access to a variety of resources.

Each month, we will help share their message and events with our staff, clients, and social followers to help our community take action to help these local organizations.

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This Month’s Featured Neighbor

This Month’s Featured Neighbor – YMCA of Central New York

This June, we’re proud to spotlight YMCA of Central New York — an organization that has been strengthening individuals, families, and communities across Central New York for generations.

The YMCA is more than a place for programs. It is a place where connections are built, confidence grows, and support shows up when people need it most. From swim lessons and child care to wellness programs and summer camps, the Y creates opportunities for people of all ages to learn, grow, and thrive.

The YMCA is committed to nurturing potential by empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action across communities. Through its focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the organization helps build stronger individuals and stronger communities.

What makes the YMCA special is the way it brings people together.

It provides opportunities for children to build confidence, families to find support, and individuals to improve their health and well-being. Through programs and partnerships across Central New York, the YMCA continues to create spaces where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Through its Impact 2026 vision, the YMCA is expanding access, strengthening community partnerships, and deepening its commitment to serving the evolving needs of the region.

Through Nave’s Neighbors, our goal is simple: use our platform and our space to support the organizations strengthening Central New York from the inside out.

If you’d like to learn more about the YMCA’s mission and impact, visit: https://www.ymcacny.org/impact2026

Learn more about the YMCA of Central New York: https://www.ymcacny.org

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Red House
MOST
Road 2 Recovery CNY
Erins Angels
Paws of CNY
The Riley Rose Foundation
Upstate Foundation
CNY Community Arts Center
Davids Refuge
Its about Childhood and Family
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
Building Men
Rescue Mission
Access CNY CASA

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Our Initiatives

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Ask Nave

A weekly segment where we answer legal questions provided by community members.

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Nave’s Heroes

A monthly initiative to honor local heroes. We allow members of the community to nominate someone who they feel is a hero in our hometown.

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Nave’s Neighbors

An initiative to highlight local companies that do good things throughout our neighborhood.

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The Community Giveback Project

An initiative to give back to the community. Each month for essential employees in sectors within our community we will show our support by offering to handle a free traffic ticket for the hard-working people in this specific sector.

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Addiction Support

An initiative to help provide addiction resources. Addiction is a tragic issue in our community. We hope this initiative helps make treatment more readily available and help people get back to healthy and happy lives.

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Scholarships

An initiative to help support future generations. We’re offering a scholarship to high school seniors who have overcome adversity.

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Battle4Breath

Join the challenge where local organizations compete to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis.

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