

SPREAD THE WARMTH – COAT DRIVE KICKOFF!
Utica, NY – The Neighborhood Center, Inc. and Accelerate Sports are partnering together to keep children and families warm this winter with a coat drive. The Drive will help local families by providing new or gently used winter coats. The apparel can be dropped off at Accelerate Sports 5241 Judd Rd, Whitesboro, NY. Now through… Continue Reading →


Kids’ Mental Health Is in Crisis
Thank you to In Good Health for this powerful article. The No. 1 concern of parents today is that their child might struggle with anxiety or depression, says Pew survey By Barbara Pierce It’s difficult to be a parent these days. Most parents say it’s a lot harder than they expected, much harder than when… Continue Reading →


Creo’s Bikes for Tykes
The registration is open for 2025! Bikes will only be given to pre-registered individuals who met the income and location qualifications during the application process. 2025 giveaway is TBD.


Compassion Coalition Donates Gift Cards to Neighborhood Center Clients
Utica, NY— The Compassion Coalition, a leading nonprofit organization committed to serving the needs of Utica, New York, has extended its support to families served by The Neighborhood Center with a generous donation of gift cards to Bargain Grocer. Understanding the critical role that access to food plays in the well-being of families, Compassion Coalition… Continue Reading →


What support is available through the 988 Lifeline?
Whatever time: Day. Night. Weekend. Whatever the reason: Mental health distress. Substance use crisis. Thoughts of suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here for you. Text 988 | Call 988 | Chat 988lifeline.org Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988lifeline.org will connect a person in crisis to compassionate care and support for… Continue Reading →


Fall Craft Fair planned at North Utica Community Center Saturday, October 14th
The North Utica Community Center is hosting a Fall Craft Fair from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. The Craft Fair is free, open to the public, and benefits the programs of the North Utica Community Center 50 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY 13502. The Fall Craft Fair will feature a variety… Continue Reading →


The Neighborhood Center Unveils New Logo and Website
The Neighborhood Center, Inc. announces the launch of their new logo and website as part of their rebranding efforts. The Neighborhood Center has grown and flourished over the years and felt it was time for a positive change. The Neighborhood Center has updated their logo to reflect who they are today and to symbolize their… Continue Reading →


The Neighborhood Center’s Mobile Crisis Assessment Team Receives National SAMHSA Award
Utica, NY— The Neighborhood Center, Inc.’s Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) has been awarded one of twelve national Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Community Crisis Response Partnerships grants by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The highly competitive grant will fund an expansion to the existing MCAT which provides 24/7 mobile crisis response… Continue Reading →


Free Universal Pre-K Program Available for City of Utica and Waterville Central School District Children for the 2023-24 School Year
The Neighborhood Center is partnering with the Utica City and Waterville Central School Districts to offer free enrollment for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for the 2023-2024 school year. Children must be four years old by December 1st and live within the districts. In the Utica City School District: UPK morning or afternoon classes are offered September… Continue Reading →


THE 20TH ANNUAL AUCTION & DINNER EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, INC.
Utica – The Marie A. Russo Neighborhood Center Institute announces the 20th Annual Auction & Dinner in support of projects of The Neighborhood Center, Inc. will be held on Friday, November 18th, 2022, at Harts Hill Inn. The event, which runs from 6-9pm is action-packed with both silent and live auctions. Over 300 generous people… Continue Reading →