Mission Statement
Established in 1987, Cortland-Chenango Rural Services started as a rural ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. In 2013, we incorporated and received non-profit status as a 501(c)(3) corporation. Located in Cincinnatus, NY, it serves people in the rural areas of Cortland and Chenango counties.
Rural Services believes in the dignity of all persons and seeks to foster those conditions which promote the opportunity for full human development. The staff works in a partnership with the community through its volunteers and an executive board which represents all facets of the community's life. Together they assess the local needs and offer assistance to all persons as an extension of God's love.
Rural Services provides information, referral, emergency services, advocacy, networking and community action. It coordinates the human service outreach for the community, networking with area churches and other service providers.
Our service area covers the towns of South Otselic, Lincklaen, Pharsalia, Pitcher, German, McDonough, Taylor, Cincinnatus, Willet, Solon, and Freetown.
We are overwhelmed with sadness at the loss of one of our most faithful volunteers, Doris Tracy. Always ready to help wherever needed, she worked with great energy. Her smile was contagious, her hugs were freely given. She shared her cooking skills and brought us goodies. Her triple berry pie was so good made with her own berries. Her apple fritters were a staple at our annual Campaign Day celebration. She loved hats and we had such fun finding ones for her to try on. She enjoyed puzzles and a good book. Above all she was a friend to everyone she met and her memory of people and their families was remarkable. Her love for community was only matched by the great love she had for her family and she will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
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*Our pantry has expanded and is available Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and
Saturday, 9:00 - noon.
*Our store is stocked with clothing and bedding, coats and boots.
*As funding allows we also continue to take requests for help with utilities and medical needs.
We ask that everyone continue to practice social distancing, wear a mask, and maintain all other guidelines established by the CDC.
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2704 Lower Cincinnatus Rd.
P.O. Box 57
Cincinnatus, NY 13040-0057
Phone: (607) 863-3828
Fax: (206) 350-2251
E-mail: rursrvs@gmail.com
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Open
Monday - Friday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m.- Noon (during Farmers' Market season)
Staff: Joanne Brown-Garringer, Executive Director
