Family Service Society

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! 🦃❤️

11/13/2025

Family Service Society, Inc. is excited to announce that we have two important campaigns running during this year's FLX Gives event!

You can support two vital programs that uplift and empower young people in our community:

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

The FLX Gives campaign begins today at 6:00 PM (Thursday, November 13th) and runs until Friday, November 14th at 6:00 PM.

Every donation helps us provide crucial services, mentorship, and a safe, engaging environment for youth in the Southern Tier.

To make a donation and support both of our campaigns, please visit FLXGives.org. Search for "Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier" and "The Laura Richardson Corning Youth Center" to find our pages!

Thank you for supporting Family Service Society, Inc.!

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans Today 🇺🇸

Family Service Society, Inc. and all our locations are closed today, Tuesday, November 11th, as we observe and honor Veterans Day.

We recognize the sacrifices and unwavering dedication of the courageous men and women who have served our nation.

Thank you, Veterans. Your service is appreciated today and every day.

We will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12th, during our regular business hours.

11/06/2025

At Family Service Society, we are deeply grateful for the community support that allows us to connect local families in need with generous supporters.

Your generosity can directly lighten the burden for a family from our Family Focus Program this holiday season. This initiative ensures they receive essential items and some special and meaningful moments of holiday joy.

Contact us and we will match you with a family in need.

We provide a personalized "Needs & Wants" list that outlines essentials and special wishes.

You fulfill the family's wishes by shopping for their gifts.

This act of kindness is a meaningful project for individuals, families, offices, and community groups.

Ready to help a family this year? Please reach out to us:

Katie DeLaney: (607) 542-8480
Email: delaneyk@familyservicesociety.org

Thank you!

10/29/2025

Still smiling from Saturday! 💙

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our first Fall Rummage & Bake Sale a success! From the volunteers who donated, baked, set up, ran tables, and cheered us on, to everyone who came out to shop and support the Laura Richardson Houghton Corning Youth Center. We are so grateful.

Because of your kindness and teamwork, we raised funds that will directly support youth programs that make a real difference. Whether you were with us all day or just stopped by for a quick look and a cookie, you were part of something special.

We love this community and are proud to serve it. Thank you for showing up and showing your heart. 💙

10/24/2025

Every dollar raised stays right here to support the incredible youth programming offered by the Youth Center! By joining us, you're actively supporting the next generation in our community.

Help us spread the word! A quick LIKE and SHARE makes a huge difference. See you tomorrow! 👋

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!!

Get ready to shop and eat for a great cause!

Join us for a massive sale supporting the Laura Richardson Houghton Youth Center! Every penny raised goes directly to funding crucial kids' programming.

🎂 The Gourmet Bake Sale
Our table is stacked with homemade deliciousness! Stop by for fresh sourdough bread, decadent cupcakes, classic cookies, and much, much more!

🛍️ The Rummage Sale
Find incredible deals on items you need and treasures you didn't know you wanted!

This is just a small preview of the HUGE selection we'll have!

*Kids' Gear: Toys, books, Barbie items, games, puzzles, kids' scooters, and much more!

*Home Goods: Home décor, kitchenware, sports equipment, party décor, and much more!

*Fashion Finds: Clothes, sneakers, and purses—many items still have tags on!

Come hungry and ready to shop! You're supporting a great cause right here in our community.

📍 Where: 79 Flint Ave., Corning, NY
🗓️ When: Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 pm

Please like and share to help us spread the word!

10/22/2025

🎃✨ Join us for the Corning Youth Center’s Harvest Glow Festival! ✨🎃

We’re celebrating Lights On Afterschool with an evening full of fall fun for youth and families — and everything is FREE!

🎪 3:30 PM: Kids Carnival kicks off with games and prizes!
🍲 4:30 PM: Warm up with our homemade chili dinner and cornbread.
🐐 After Dinner: Enjoy more fun with pumpkin decorating, glow crafts, music & dancing, plus special guests — Face It Face Painting and Austin Acres Traveling Petting Zoo!

🧡 Huge thanks to Smithome Farms for donating pumpkins and decorations to make our event extra festive!

Let’s keep the lights shining bright for afterschool programs and our amazing community. 🌟
📅 Thursday, October 23 | 3:30–6:30 PM
📍 Corning Youth Center | 79 Flint Ave, Corning

10/22/2025

CANNABIS USE IN THE ERA OF AN OPIOID EPIDEMIC

The cannabis landscape has dramatically changed. Are you equipped to support youth and young adults in this new environment?

Join Erin Parr, CASAC-M, for an essential training that will: ✅ Increase your cannabis IQ ✅ Explain its impact on the adolescent brain ✅ Cover crucial safety topics like fentanyl contamination risks and harm reduction

This training is strongly recommended for anyone supporting children and young adults in clinical, community, and academic settings!

📅 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 ⏰ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST 📍 Radisson Hotel, Corning, NY

REGISTRATION IS FREE! Seating is VERY Limited. Register early to secure your spot!

➡️ REGISTER NOW:https://www.familyservicesociety.org/12925-cannabis-use-in-the-era-of-an-opiate-epidemic.html

A $20 fee applies if you require an official CE certificate (for OASAS, NBCC, NY Social Workers, LCATs, LMHCs, and LMFTs).

Sponsored by the Human Services, Health & Education Committee of the Steuben County Legislature, funded through opioid settlement funds, in partnership with Family Service Society, Inc.

10/07/2025