A Tioga County Charity is trying to drum up public support after it says it learned its rent may be going up over three-fold.  

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga says it was informed last month the rent on the building it has leased in the Nichols Elementary School on Roki Boulevard in Nichols for ten years would increase from $17,712 a year to $48,348 a year with additional charge for use of the kitchen space. 

Thanksgiving Feast Served In Texarkana
Getty Images
loading...

 

According to a news release from the agency, 139 Roki Boulevard, which serves as CCTT's home base, was purchased by the Town of Nichols from the Tioga Central School District in 2017, making the Town the charity's new landlord.

CCTT sys it signed a five year lease with the town in 2019, agreeing to pay $1,476 for the use of six classrooms each month.  Catholic Charities says that comes to $17,712 a year.  The group says the Town Board also approved allowing CCTT to use the building's kitchen to serve free meals to the community four days a week with a once-a-month sit-down meal for seniors.

The charity says since the board approved the use of the kitchen, CCTT has obtained grant money needed to replace necessary equipment and get certification.

KISS 104.1 logo
Get our free mobile app

Catholic Charities says it was informed in November that the rent would increase to $4,029 a month or $48,348 a year and the group would be charged for the use of kitchen space in the old Nichols Elementary School.

The Nichols Town Court and Tioga County Historical Society also occupy office space in the building at 139 Roki Boulevard.  CCTT says those offices are occupied rent-free.

Tioga Downs also rents space in the building.

CCTT says the Town of Nichols Offices are also being moved into the town-owned building.

The group was asking residents to show up to show support at the December 13 town board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Nichols Elementary School Room 8.

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga serves residents in Nichols, Barton, Waverly and Owego out of the offices in Tioga County.  Some of those services include free meals, gently used donated clothing and pantry staples as well as assisting residents with back rent, security deposits, food stamps, employment services, small home repairs, gas cards, prescriptions, school supplies, Thanksgiving baskets and holiday gifts for families in need..

Big Money! Play 'Southern Tier Wheel Of Fortune!

We made a series of Wheel of Fortune-style puzzles that have to do with the Southern Tier. See if you can solve them! There's no money involved, but at least there's no chance of spinning Bankrupt!

Supply Chain Workarounds and Household Hacks

We're continuing to encounter bare supermarket shelves or just run out of stuff we need at home.

There are easy ways to make your own, or substitute ingredients to get around shortages or poor planning. Some can even save you a few bucks.

Check out these workarounds, substitutions and hacks.

See if you know the four most important things you should always keep on hand.