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- EIN 14-1689110
- (518) 773-7931
- 465 N Perry St Johnstown NY 12095-1014 USA
- www.lexingtoncenter.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: To support lexington center in providing the best possible service to people with developmental disabilities and their families, be the best possible employer for our employees and contribute to the good of the communities where services are provided. The lexington foundation was created for the purpose of ensuring that the committment to children and adults with disabilities and their families is sustained through long-term financial support. Funds raised by the foundation are used to support programs and services, purchase specialized equipment, and sponser educational and recreational programs.
Programs: Foundation property holder - the lexington foundation inc. (through fulton county) applied for and was awarded a community development block grant to purchase and renovate a building in mayfield, new york to be used as an arts facility known as the nigra arts center. The building will house the paul nigra center for creative arts and transitions programs.
transitions - transitions, launched in 2015, is a project of the lexington foundation inc. It is a supportive apprenticeship program for young men and women with autism spectrum disorders and other learning differences. Transitions helps those who want to attend college and/or prepare for a career, but may require academic, social, medical and/or emotional support to be successful. Transitions focuses on building academic skills, life skills and general independence for high school graduates and young adults with learning differences. Its evidence-based curriculum covers social skills, health and wellness, independent life, self-management, and self-advocacy and leadership all essential skills that, once mastered, will steer the apprentices toward success in college, the workplace and living on their own. The program also offers direct support to apprentices who are enrolled in college and to those who are employed.
paul nigra center for creative arts - the mission of the paul nigra center for creative arts is to provide a creative education resource for people of all ages and abilities while celebrating the arts through classes, entertainment, exhibitions and special events. Additionally, the center is committed to offering accessible art programs for adults and children with developmental and physical differences. The center is open year-round to all members of the community. Offerings include fun family events, educational opportunities, arts programming. The very best of local talent is dedicated to making this center a dynamic place to learn about the arts and contributue to the creative community of the adirondack mountains.
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