Center for Community Alternatives Email Format
Public Policy OfficesNew York, United States201-500 Employees
Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is a mid-sized nonprofit in the public policy space focused on people in New York who have been affected by mass incarceration, criminalization, and community disinvestment. It maintains a statewide network delivering direct services, advocacy, and organizing, with an emphasis on elevating the leadership of directly impacted individuals to advance civil and human rights. The organization seeks to ensure that all New Yorkers have the resources and opportunities needed to thrive, leveraging policy engagement to support that aim. Based in Syracuse, New York, CCA coordinates its work across the state to advance its mission. In 2023, CCA participated in collaborative initiatives such as partnering with NextGen Network and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to host a Harlem mixer for service providers. It also announced plans to open a Wellness Center at 25 Chapel Street in Downtown Brooklyn, reflecting growth in its service offerings.