helping those in need
Over 125,000 people living in Central New York are living BELOW the poverty line.
Our MISSION
Your Nuhorizons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in Central New York. The Nuhorizons Redistribution Center Program provides a wide variety of FREE products to those in need throughout Central New York
ANNOUCEMENTS
Aneury Tamarez, will be joining Your NuHorizons Board of Directors. Mr. Tamarez is the M&T Bank Branch Manager at theCanastota Branch. He's been with M&T for 6 years. He states "I love what I do, and it satisfies me to see people meet their financial goals. I am originallyfrom the Dominican Republic, came to the US when I was 11 years old and grew-
up in Brooklyn NY. I was a Dominican who played baseball during my early stages of life and decided to give soccer a try. I then fell in love for the beautiful game of Soccer. Today soccer is the reason of me being where I am today. I owe
so much to this sport. Soccer was my motivation to go to college, where I attended Morrisville State from 2014-2018. I acquired a Degree in Business Administration and a Concentration in Marketing. Today, I am part of the Catalyst group of Utica, and I am joining Your NuHorizons to be more involved and give back to the Canastota Community.
Aneury Tamarez
Two new advisors join the team
Drew DeBlasiis
Drew DeBlasiis will be joining the Advisory Team of Your NuHorizons. Mr. DeBlasiis is the Vice President and Business Banking RM for Canastota, Rome, New Hartford, and Camden. DeBlasiis states, "I currently focus on servicing existing clients and bringing new business to M&T Bank. I work with my branch partners to effectively assist business owners in timely and effective solutions. These solutions include but are not limited to, Commercial Mortgages, Term Loans, Lines of Credit, and Acquisitions.
I have spent 6 years here at M&T and my favorite part about my job is helping both businesses and individuals set them self-up for a better future. I have had the opportunity to meet many new people along the way and treat every interaction as a chance to learn something new. Today I am Vice President and Co-Founder of the NLD Foundation. A Foundation that for the last 7 years, has provided Academic Scholarships and assistance to individuals in need throughout the Rome Community. I also sit on the Board of Directors for the Rome Industrial Development Corporation
(RIDC) and Rome Youth Professionals. Today I am a member of the Utica Rotary Club and part of United Way’s Resource Development Committee.
I am choosing to join Your NuHorizons to be apart of a bigger picture. Your NuHorizons involvement in the communities that surround them is leaving an immediate impact on those individuals and their families. I am looking forward to more smiles leaving their warehouse.
Harry L. Hood
Harry L. Hood, C.P.A. - is a certified public accountant licensed with New York State with over 40 years of experience. Harry is Treasurer and an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 600 (Canastota). Harry is also a member and past President of the Canastota Rotary Club, as well as being Treasurer and a Board member of the William R. McNeice Foundation. Harry is also a member of the Board of Directors of the CNY Children’s Foundation. Harry graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Syracuse University with a Master of Science in Accounting degree. Harry lives in Canastota.
NuHorizons Redistribution Center Program
2023 - in Review - 2024 Goals
2023 Results
During 2023, 1,072 individuals and families in need throughout Central New York. (Madison, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Oswego, Herkimer, and Otsego counties) were provided with free essential items. In 2023, Nuhorizons also continued to expand the number of community organizations we work with as described below.
2024 Goals - As our outreach continues to expand with the help of our nonprofit partners, we currently estimate that the Nuhorizons Redistribution Center Program will, if adequate resources are available, serve over 1,500 individuals, children, and family members in need throughout Central New York during 2024.
Community non-profit Partners
Nuhorizons has developed ongoing working relationships with other area nonprofit organizations who share our mission of helping those in need. These collaborative efforts assist the Nuhorizons Redistribution Center Program in distributing a wide variety of free items to those in need. To date, Nuhorizons has worked with the following organizations. Staff from many of these organizations have toured our warehouse and at times accompany those in need to our warehouse. (although not a requirement):
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Liberty Resources
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Community Action Program for Madison County, Inc. (CAP)
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Catholic Charities
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Pathway Wellness Center
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Rome Rescue Mission
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The Center Utica
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Healthy Seniors – Oneida Health
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Oneida Central School District
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CNY Veterans Outreach Center
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Madison County Department of Health
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Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services
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United Way of the Mohawk Valley
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Bassett Medical Center (Otsego County) – Healthcare Network
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NYS Department of Family Assistance
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NYS Office of Children & Family Services
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Emmaus House (Oneida & Herkimer counties)
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Oneida Central School District
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Workforce Development Board - “Working Solutions”
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ARISE
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Healthy Alliance
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Connected Community Schools (Canastota - Madison County)
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Office of the Aging (Madison County)
Our community nonprofit partners continuously inform us that we are filling a ‘gap’ in needed services to those in need. For example, often an organization may help with housing needs, but do not have the discretionary funds to provide the wide assortment of free items available at our warehouse.
Financial Supporters include:
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KeyBank Foundation
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The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
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Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation
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Canastota Rotary Club
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Central New York Community Foundation
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M&T Bank Foundation
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Erie Insurance Foundation
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Costco’s
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Wegmans
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Kristin’s Fund
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Aldi’s
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Walmart
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Oswego County Community Foundation (through CNY Community Foundation)
Recent
Testimonials
Thank you for all you do to help the community in need.
Allison A. - February 8, 2024.
This is an awesome community giveback program, kudos to Steve for making this program happen!
Stevan G. - February 9, 2024.
Thank you so much this program helps my family out alot.
Allison C. - October 8, 2023
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Always wonderful to us and it helps us immensely.
Angela D. - October 13, 2023
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Thank you very much....with my children and I losing everything in a house fire its been really tough, you've made it alot easier.
Kathy C. - July 27, 2023.
Thank you kindly -- it's because of people like you reminds me that light in this world still exsists. !
Erin T. - June 15, 2023
Thank you so much. My children will be so excited for the things I found for them. They been hoping for . Thanks again. This place is fantastic. !!!
Tyffani A. - June 15, 2023
Thank you for everything, you guys are a blessing.
Brittney N. - March 6, 2023
Thank you. A true blessing.
Sarah S. - March 7, 2023
I appreciate everything I was able to get at NuHorizons.
Terri M. - March 20, 2023
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Thank you so much for everything.
Michelle A. - January 3, 2023
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Thank you to everyone at NuHorizons. You helped me fill my home, I had nothing.
Kim B. - January 3, 2023
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Thank you so much for the donated items. This is going to help me out going forward.
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Cheyenne W. - December 8, 2022
Very grateful to have found Your NuHorizons. My kids will have a much better Christmas many thanks.
Mindy H. - December 19, 2022
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To the staff at NuHorizons. I recieved an emotional note from a client who was overwhelmed by the kindness you provided for her and her family. The gifts and products will go a long way this holiday season.
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Community Action Program - December 1. 2022
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Thank you so much for the kind and compassionate experience at the NuHorizons warehouse.
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Rae S. - November 18, 2022
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Thank you for the donated items we recieved. Great program.
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Julie R. - November 18, 2022
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A blessing in our own backyard. Thank you for everything.
Ashley K. - October 11, 2022
Our experience at your warehouse was amazing. Everyone was so nice and helpful. We were able to get everything we needed and then some.
Heather & Don - October 6, 2022
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Thank you for everything. My family appreciates the donated items.
Erica E. - October 6, 2022
Words can not describe how helpful the blankets, sheets and housewares we received. Thank you so much.
Nancy B. - October 6, 2022
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I wanted to say Thank you for the donated items. I was overwhelmed and very appreciative.
Burt R. - June 2, 2022
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Thank you so much for the diapers, sheets and housewares.
Gale M. - June 2, 2022
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I'm so gratful for finding out about your program. Thank you.
Ray S. - May 30, 2022
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LATEST NEWS
Your Nuhorizons, Inc. (“Nuhorizons”) is pleased to announce we have secured a financial commitment to commence operations of our Nuhorizons Redistribution Center Program on August 1,2021.
The Nuhorizons Redistribution Center Program will provide an assortment of FREE essential items to individuals in need throughout Central New York.
Covid-19 has produced a recession where those living at or below the poverty line have been affected the hardest and have all they can do to supply their families with life’s essentials (shelter, food, and clothing). Further those attempting to rebuild their lives and start over (such as victims of domestic violence, individuals recovering from substance abuse, returning citizens and the homeless) are further challenged. Adding to the financial stress is higher cost of food and products as well as the higher utility bills due to spending more time at home. Individuals leaving shelters, rehab centers, half-way houses and transitional living facilities in many cases do not have (nor the funds to acquire) basic products and everyday items. According to the most recently published reports from the U.S. Census Bureau website it is estimated that 124,547 individuals are living below the poverty line representing over 14% of the residents of Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Oneida, and Herkimer counties.
Nuhorizons has aligned itself with a national organization through which products will be acquired by Nuhorizons and shipped to our warehouse in Canastota, New York from which Nuhorizons will distribute products free of charge to those in need. To help in the direct distribution to the needy, we will align ourselves with other charitable organizations that can assist Nuhorizons in the direct distribution of free products to those in need.
Nuhorizons Executive Director Stephen Bodnar stated, “We are excited to launch this program to be able to help those in need throughout our community. We anticipate having a wide range of free products including clothing and footwear, household products, toys, baby items, health and care, sports, electronics, and school supplies. If any local organizations would like to help us in the free distribution to their clients, please contact the Program Distribution Coordinator Kaitlyn Carpenter at yournuhorizons@gmail.com.”
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helping those in need
March 27, 2023
Over the Holiday season November-December over 400 children and family members were provided donated items. As we continue to expand with the help of our non-profit partners, we expect to serve over 1,000 individuals throughout Central New York.