Community Spotlight: Creating Connections and Inspiring Achievement

At NYCM Insurance, we believe that the strongest communities are built through connection, compassion, and care. One organization that embodies those same values is Achieve, a nonprofit organization that provides skill advancement, inclusion, independence, and socialization to more than 2,200 individuals with developmental and other disabilities in Broome, Chenango, and Tioga counties.

Sensory equipment donated by NYCM Insurance

NYCM Insurance has proudly supported Achieve for nearly a decade and in 2025 was excited to provide sensory equipment to enhance the experience for participants at Achieve’s “Envisions” day habilitation facility in Norwich. Earlier this summer, NYCM Insurance Event Coordinator Logan Thompson visited Envisions to see firsthand the new equipment installed in the NYCM-sponsored recreation room. 

According to Achieve’s CEO Amy Howard, this equipment is already making a difference, supporting individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities by strengthening motor skills, boosting focus, fostering communication, and more.

"NYCM’s continued generosity and commitment to our community has made a meaningful impact on the individuals we serve,” said Howard. “Their recent enhancements to the sensory room at Envisions help create more inclusive, engaging spaces where people can thrive. We’re truly grateful for this partnership."

"When we invest in organizations like Achieve, we're investing in the heart of our communities," said NYCM President & CEO Cheryl Robinson. "Their work aligns with our North Star values of offering hope, care, and courage to individuals and families. We're proud to help create environments where everyone has the chance to shine." 

Day residents enjoying the NYCM-sponsored Rec Room

Pictured alongside NYCM's Logan Thompson (left) is Achieve's Director of Community Engagement & Grants, Raffe Morehead, who shared that the addition has been a wonderful resource for the Envisions community

An Envisions day resident takes a spin on the adaptive bicycle donated by NYCM Insurance