who is involved in THE TROY YOUTH ALLIANCE?
The Troy Youth Alliance is comprised of nonprofits and groups serving youth in Troy, and has both organizational members and supporting members.
Organizational Members are nonprofits or groups serving youth that meet the qualifications established by the Leadership Council to join our coalition and are duly approved for membership by majority vote of the Leadership Council.
Supporting Members are those persons and non-youth serving organizations and businesses who agree to and want to be publicly identified as supporting the mission work the Alliance.
TYA leadership council
The Leadership Council shall serve in an advisory capacity with CEO regarding the planning, coordination, and oversight of the Alliance’s program, membership, and financial activities. The Leadership Council, collectively and its individual directors, is to be actively engaged in Alliance’s affairs and visible and respected ambassadors on behalf of the Alliance to members, stakeholders, and the community at-large. The Leadership Council shall be comprised of no less than five and no more than 11 founding and at large voting directors who are authorized to represent Organizational Members that are in good standing. Founding directors are the following organizations:
CEO
The Ark, Inc.
Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area
Shades of Cocoa
Troy Drug Free Community Coalition
Team H.E.R.O.
Troy LOOK
Staff
TROY YOUTH ALLIANCE COORDINATOR
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The Commission on Economic Opportunity
The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (CEO) has been designated as the lead organization for the anti-poverty initiative in Troy because of their extensive history addressing poverty in this community and reputation for producing strong outcomes. CEO has served the City of Troy, Rensselaer County and the greater Capital Region area since 1965 as its designated Community Action Agency. CEO’s mission is to create partnerships and develop opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families and communities. The programs at CEO are designed to empower individuals and families to build self-sufficiency in all life areas and to lead healthier, happier lives. CEO works in partnership with individuals, families and the larger community to improve the quality of life for all community members by addressing their social, emotional, economic and educational needs. CEO is part of a larger system of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across New York State and across the country. Community Action Agencies are independent non-profit, private and public organizations established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
Troy Youth Alliance
Working together to make Troy a better place.
Susan B. Anthony Photography
Troy, NY was one of the most prosperous cities in the United States during the Industrial Revolution, because of its proximity to the Hudson River, the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal. Troy suffered greatly when industry moved West and the economy has never really recovered. There are signs of change because of the community's resilience, but it is a slow, uphill battle.
The story of Troy is one of suffering and sadness, but it is also one of hope and growth. My photographs depict the juxtaposition of past and present, old and new, decay and rebirth in this remarkable historical city.
The Troy Project has been exhibited in Station Independents Gallery in NYC, Fulton Street Gallery and The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, and in the “What the World Needs Now” show at the Atlanta Celebrates Photography festival. Most recently, Susan’s work has been featured in “What Is That Leaping in Your Chest” at Collar Works Gallery in Troy. The show was curated by Alexandra Foradas, assistant curator at Mass MOCA.
Photo by Susan B. Anthony Photography