Programming
We engage with a high volume of community members who need assistance with housing and transportation and currently we do not have funding to provide support in these areas. We strive to refer community members to other local organizations. If you are aware of programs that assist with these specific needs, please reach out to us.
The Well is continually listening to our community. We are expanding and adding programs as funding becomes available. We are always looking to grow our partnerships!
Youth Engagement
The Well Station After School Program
This free program focuses on providing creative, skill-building activities, community service opportunities, and tutoring. Each participant will receive a healthy meal. This program runs after school for 6th-8th graders in Penn Yan and in Dundee for 5th-8th graders. Registration is required.
The Well’s Imagination Station
An hour and a half free weekly program on Tuesdays for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers to engage in imaginative and creative play that focuses on literacy, sensory development, fine & gross motor development, problem solving skills, as well as social & emotional development. Registration is required.
Share the Game
A space with new and gently-used donated sporting equipment to assist students who play sports. Available when The Well is open.
Resilience Assistance
Food Pantry
Perishable and non-perishable food items are available to Yates County community members. Available when The Well is open.
Needs N’ Things Pantry
Hygiene items, cleaning supplies, toiletries, diapers/pull-ups, wipes, baby shampoo and soap, etc. are available to Yates County community members. Available when The Well is open.
Grab-N-Go Meals
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, lunches are distributed at 11:30am and on Thursdays, dinner is distributed at 4pm outside of The Well.
Sidewalk Distribution
Shelves outside have food, books, hygiene items, and more on them for individuals that are not comfortable coming inside. Yates County job leads are posted on our front window and updated weekly. Available when The Well is open.
Pet Partner Connections
Pet Partners is at The Well on the 2nd Friday of each month from 11am-1pm to provide free pet food, assist people in obtaining pet supplies, and share information about pet ownership.
Health Insurance Navigation
Two health insurance navigators are present at The Well throughout each month and can assist individuals in applying for health insurance that best fits them and ask any questions pertaining to health insurance.
Volunteering
Volunteers keep us going! Volunteers have been with us since the start and help run each and every program that we have. Available when The Well is open.
Worship Well
A worship service designed to help you reconnect with yourself and our community. Every Wednesday at 5pm at The Well.
Utility Assistance
Yates County community members can receive assistance paying their utility bills after other community programs are exhausted. Please call to schedule an appointment, an in-person meeting is required.
Community Advocacy/Case Work
Yates County community members can meet with our Community Advocate for assistance in navigating local services. Call or stop in to make an appointment.
HEAP and SNAP Application Assistance
Yates County community members can receive assistance completing a HEAP/SNAP application. Call or stop in to make an appointment.
