COI Board of Directors
COI is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from various sectors
of the community. One third of the seats on the eighteen member board
are reserved for low-income people or their representatives, one-third are
reserved for the public sector (government officials or their
representatives), and one third are available to the private sector. The COI
Board of Directors meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
About COI:
Since 1965, Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. (COI), has lead the fight against poverty by creating a pathway for low-income or at-risk families in Chautauqua County to work toward greater self-sufficiency and a better quality of life.
COI works to reduce and alleviate the impact of poverty through:
* Promoting personal success & self-sufficiency.
* Empowering people toward greater self-sufficiency.
* Promoting asset development for individuals, families, and the community.
* Promoting and developing proactive health habits.
* Promoting responsible usage of energy resources.
COI, in conjunction with its many partners, builds a foundation for empowerment, and opportunities, through its four divisions: Health Services, Youth and Family Services, Housing and Energy Conservation, and Economic Development.
Helping
people. Changing lives.