Community Support
Youth Mentoring Services of Niagara County (YMS) collaborates with Agencies and Organizations across Niagara County and the Western New York area. The Board of Directors and staff work closely with our Community Partners in order to better serve our community.
The Cornerstone Arena
Lockport Ice Arena & Sports Center Inc. (LIASC) is a nonprofit corporation founded in 2008, with a mission to “combat juvenile delinquency and community deterioration, promote social welfare and physical fitness, lessen the burdens of government and promote the development of good sportsmanship through the conduct of supervised athletic activities.” 
In collaboration with Youth Mentoring Services, LIASC reopened the building for emergency childcare services for essential workers. Over 200 children received academic assistance, social emotional learning and STEM curriculum; physical activity; and meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks) through the City of Lockport Schools and the County Youth Bureau meal programs. The program was funded through August 24, 2021. Step Up Plus, a continuation of the program is offered on school holidays.
Other agencies & organizations
- AFL-CIO: Support Initiatives
- Cornerstone CFCU Arena: program support
- GM Holding: Grounds, Program Support
- Grigg-Lewis Foundation: Program Support, Summer workerships
- Lockport Dental Group: Program Support
- Lockport Public Library: Program Support
- M & T Charitable Foundation: Program Support
- New York State Sheriff’s Association: Camperships
- New York State Troopers: Camperships
- Niagara County Youth Bureau: Summer Food Service Program, Program Support
- Toys for Smiles: Toy Fund Holiday Assistance
- United Way of Greater Niagara: Media Exposure, Event Support
Our sincere appreciation to all listed, as well as to those who expressed anonymity, & to the numerous individual donors and businesses.
Please see Golf Tournament page for Event Sponsors.
