The future of the Community Care Network of Nichols (CCNN) is brighter, thanks to the generosity of a lone donor who stepped in to relieve the organization of a critical financial situation. <\/p>\n
A shortfall in state funding left CCNN $15,000 shy of the funding it needed to continue operations. Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs, graciously stepped in to make up the difference, covering the entire $15,000 deficit. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo words will ever be adequate to thank Mr. Gural for his generosity,\u201d Dorothy Richter, executive director of CCNN, said. \u201cWith the loss of our local public transit system in 2014, there are even more residents relying heavily on CCNN. We are so grateful for Mr. Gural\u2019s donation, which will allow us to continue making a tremendous and positive impact on the lives of many Tioga County residents.\u201d<\/p>\n
CCNN would also like to extend its sincere thanks to Senator Fred Akshar, who was successful in his diligent efforts to have $38,000 in state funding released to the network.<\/p>\n
The Community Care Network of Nichols is a trusted, valued community asset that enhances the quality of life for the residents of Nichols and its neighbors through neighbors helping neighbors.<\/p>\n
CCNN aims to help local residents age in place, and remain in their homes by offering a multitude of services to the elderly, disabled and chronically ill. Those services, which come at no expense to the resident, include friendly visitors and phone calls to check in on residents, and providing transportation to medical appointments and other errands. <\/p>\n
The work of the organization is largely made possible due to volunteers. CCNN currently serves the town and village of Nichols, the town of Barton, the town of Tioga and an area called Southside Owego, and they hope to soon serve all of Tioga County. <\/p>\n