The mission of Opportunities for Broome is to assist individuals and families to improve the quality of their lives through the development of self-reliance, while promoting a culture of people working together to help themselves, one another, and their community. Opportunities for Broome contributes to the economic and social development of Broome County and its surrounding communities through the provision of comprehensive services that include emergency assistance, advocacy, early education, and safe and affordable housing. The braiding of community resources and the building of effective partnerships, serves as the cornerstone for the foundation of our agency.

We are very happy to announce that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has awarded a $3,482,479 Million Grant to Opportunities for Broome (OFB). The total amount of the project is estimated at $3,570,479. The remaining $88,000 in funding is being provided by Tioga Opportunities/Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).  The Grant is part of OTDA’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP). HHAP provides capital grants and loans to not-for-profit corporations,... (more...)

Logan Cunningham, an Opportunities for Broome Head Start alumn has been selected to represent Head Start’s 27 million alumni at the National Day of Opportunity in Nashville, April 19.  Logan was 1 of the 27 chosen nationally to represent Head Start. While in Head Start, Logan was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. He is currently a 17 year old senior at Vestal High School and has plans to become a paramedic. He is actively involved in his church youth group and volunteers with preschoolers.... (more...)

Offices Closed

On November - 10 - 2011

Opportunities for Broome, Inc. will be closed on Friday, May 25, 2012 for staff training and Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day.  Offices will re-open on May 26, 2012 at 8:30am.  Read More →

Head Start Policy Council Meeting

On December - 29 - 2009

 The next Head Start Policy Council Meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2012 at 6:00pm.  This meeting will be held at 5 West State Street Binghamton, NY 13901.  For further information, please contact us at (607)723-6493.  Read More →

Board Meeting

On December - 29 - 2009

The next Opportunities for Broome, Inc. Board Meeting will be held on May 17, 2012 at 4:00pm.  This meeting will be held at 5 West State Street Binghamton, NY 13901.  For further information, please contact us at (607)723-6493.  This meeting is open to the public.  Read More →