Building Power & Supporting Communities

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration, criminalization and community disinvestment.

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CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive.

Through a statewide network of direct services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers.
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“To find the most effective and innovative solutions to the problems communities face, we must first listen carefully to what they have to say about what they want and need.”

David Condliffe
Executive Director

Our Services & Campaigns

Our direct services are designed to holistically support people affected by criminalization, incarceration and community disinvestment and mitigate the harm of involvement with the criminal legal system. At the same time, we work to decarcerate New York by building power with people and families, challenge racist and dehumanizing narratives that justify systems of mass incarceration and win legislative change.

Support for Young People

Youth spaces, leadership opportunities, career readiness, student advocacy and programs for young people, including those who have been impacted by the legal system.

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Support for Young People

Support for People Who Have Been Arrested or Incarcerated

Court support and advocacy, sentencing mitigation, alternatives-to-incarceration and support for people who are currently or formerly incarcerated.

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Support for People Who Have Been Arrested or Incarcerated

Reentry, Housing & Employment

Career training and job placement, housing at Freedom Commons and legal support for people with conviction records

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Reentry, Housing & Employment

Support for People in Treatment & Recovery

Outpatient and medication-assisted treatment and peer-led recovery communities

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Support for People in Treatment & Recovery

Community Organizing & Advocacy

Community organizing, legislative campaigns and policy work to end mass incarceration

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We offer programs, direct services and opportunities across New York for people who have been impacted by mass incarceration, criminalization and community disinvestment.

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CCA builds power with currently incarcerated people, formerly incarcerated people and families with incarcerated loved ones. Learn more and get involved.

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Locations

New York City Office & Brooklyn Wellness Center

25 Chapel Street 7th Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-858-9658

Fax: 718-858-9670

CCA’s Seeds to Roots Youth Action Center

179 Livonia Avenue  
Brooklyn, NY 11212
917-813-0116

Freedom Commons

450 Burt St

Syracuse, NY 13202

315 - 422-5638

Syracuse Office & CCA’s CUSE Center

115 E. Jefferson Street Suite 200
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-422-5638
Fax: 315-471-4924

Rochester Office & CCA’s CORE Center

130 Andrews Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: 585-328-8230
Fax: 585-328-8232