SOFA (Support & Opportunities For Adolescents) is a volunteer organization that seeks to be Ithaca's hub for resources, training, temporary housing and safe community space for teens 13-17 years of age.

Together, we seek to create a space for teens that:

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Is downtown with accessibility to transportation and resources. 

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Is a place that teens can check in, lock up their “stuff, and gather in safe space.

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Is staffed 24/7 with professionals that can meet and direct them to either in house or community resources. 

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Reaches out to families when appropriate and provide them with family resources. 

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Has beds for those that need them temporarily, meals, and engaging activities. 

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Is a self sustainable model that the youth “buy” into by working shifts while learning independent living skills in kitchen, gardening, or housekeeping areas. 

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Has a community cafe and bike/skate repair and maintenance space that are open to the public so the teens can learn entrepreneurial and business skills.