Family Service Society

02/10/2026

We’re getting close to our Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier 'Believe in Youth' Bowl-a-Rama. We still have several lanes left to fill. If you’ve been thinking about joining in, we really need you now.

This event keeps local kids connected to mentors who show up for them week after week. A small team on your end makes a big impact on theirs.

If you can pull a group together — friends, coworkers, family — it would mean a lot.

Please share this post so we can get the word out to as many people as possible.

Date: Sunday, March 1st, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Crystal Lanes, Inc. * Corning, NY
Register: https://www.familyservicesociety.org/bowl-a-rama-2026.html

Thanks for helping us fill the lanes and support our youth.

Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier Laura Richardson Houghton Corning Youth Center

02/10/2026

01/25/2026

Weather Update for Monday, January 26th

Due to the weather conditions, Family Service Society, Inc. will operate remotely on Monday, January 26th.

The Laura Richardson Corning Youth Center and Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier will be closed for the day.

Please stay safe and warm.

Laura Richardson Houghton Corning Youth Center Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier

01/20/2026

Family Service Society, Inc. is honored to receive a Health Equity Innovation Award from in support of our Behavioral Health Screening and Treatment Program.

With support from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and United Way of the Southern Tier, the program expanded in 2025, increasing youth participation by 19 percent and tripling the number of perinatal and parenting adults served.

To date, more than 260 individuals and families have accessed free mental health screenings and short-term counseling through the program.

To learn more or schedule a screening, call us at 607-962-3148.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

It’s time to put on your bowling shoes, grab a slice of pizza, and give children the opportunity to achieve their potential.

The Believe in Youth Bowl-A-Rama, is more than just a bowling party– it’s how Youth Mentoring raises the money that we need to create life-changing match relationships between Mentors and Mentees, and provide ongoing support to children, families, and mentors.

As our community prepares for the Believe in Youth Bowl-A-Rama, we hope that you’ll join us this year!

Register your team today!
https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/2oq6x1

01/01/2026

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful holiday.

Family Service Society, Inc. will be closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th. All of our locations will reopen on Monday, December 29th.

12/23/2025

We are so incredibly grateful for the heart and generosity of the ServU Credit Union staff! Partners like you make it possible for us to bring hope and joy to local families during the holidays. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community!

🎄💙 This holiday season, ServU staff partnered with Family Service Society to help provide Christmas gifts and essential items for three local families. We’re grateful to play a small part in spreading a little extra joy this Christmas!

12/23/2025

Thank you so much, Erin, for presenting for our Professional Training Institute - a program of Family Service Society, Inc. It was an excellent training!

12/04/2025

Please share this with everyone you know!

You're Invited to The Laura Richardson Houghton Corning Youth Center's 25TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!

Join us as we celebrate 25 YEARS of holiday cheer at our annual Grinch-mas Holiday Community Dinner and Party!

Come enjoy WHO-VILLE INSPIRED FESTIVITIES and a fantastic holiday meal with family, friends, and neighbors! This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY—everyone is welcome!

Enjoy a FREE dinner sponsored by ServU Credit Union! (Slow Roasted Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans / Green Bean Casserole, Dinner Rolls, and Grinch Desserts)

Friday, December 12th from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Corning Youth Center, 79 Flint Ave. Corning, NY
IMPORTANT: Please Register! RSVP by Tuesday, December 9th!

Online: https://fs9.formsite.com/janorf/nryiy9qqjt/index
By Phone: Call (607) 936-3507

We can't wait to share the joy of the season with you!

11/21/2025

What an incredible night! 🧡🥧

Our 25th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Laura Richardson Houghton Corning Youth Center brought together over 150 community members for an evening filled with great food, connection, and community spirit.

Special thanks to our dedicated team and volunteers, including city officials, legislators, the Corning City Police Department, and the Corning Fire Department. Huge thanks also to our sponsor, Wegmans, for helping make this event possible. The 🚒 fire truck tour was a huge hit with the kids and added something extra special to the night!

We’re proud to be a space where youth are supported every day, and we’re grateful for opportunities like this to extend that care to the whole community. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a night to remember! 🦃❤️