Got cabin fever? You’re not alone. Being stuck indoors all winter will make anyone antsy. Instead of going stir crazy, try these fun things to do with kids in winter. From unique craft projects to fun in the snow, your entire family will grow closer as you make it through the colder months together. Sledding/SnowContinue reading →
Specialized sanitizing apparatus helps with COVID Protocols The Neighborhood Center was recently able to obtain a ZONO Sanitizing Cabinet which was made possible through a grant from M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank charitable fund at the Herkimer Oneida Community Foundation. The ZONO Cabinet uses humidity and ozone to disinfect and sanitize toys, cots, bedding and otherContinue reading →
The pandemic and the holidays each on their own bring about thoughts associated with anxiety and depression; but now we are bringing these two things together and many are feeling extremely overwhelmed. These feelings are felt by most but can be managed if we gain an understanding of these feelings and how they in conjunctionContinue reading →
Most of us look forward to the holiday season – a time of gift-giving, delicious family meals, and warm memories. For some residents of our community, the holidays are a stressful time, with money concerns often dimming the brightness of the season. Together as a community, we believe everyone has the right to celebrate. That’sContinue reading →
COVID Makes Auction Go Virtual. This year’s Annual Auction to support the community programs of the Neighborhood Center will be a three-day virtual event. The Auction has been conducted in person the past 17 years, but due to COVID restrictions and limitations, this year’s event will be virtual. From Friday, November 20 to Sunday, NovemberContinue reading →
UTICA, NY… The Neighborhood Center, Inc. hosted an art contest for children 3 – 15 -years old. ‘Art is Essential and So Are You’ was the theme, encouraging kids to design Thank Cards for an Essential Worker. There were four artwork winners divided by age and each will win a brand-new bicycle! The Bike giveawayContinue reading →
The Neighborhood Center, Inc. has recently acquired a national accreditation with the American Association of Suicidology. “The accreditation speaks to our evidence-based practices and standardized approach to provide the best care possible to our clients.” Says Kristin Sauerbier, Program Director of the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team. To obtain accreditation, The Neighborhood Center passed a strenuousContinue reading →
Neighborhood Center has Availability in Free Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Any family that has a child that will be 4 years old by December 1st, 2020 and lives in the Utica City School District, is eligible to register for the free Universal Pre-K at the Neighborhood Center. The UPK Program is a FREE 2 1/2-hour program, 5Continue reading →
We’re hosting an art contest open to children 3 – 15 -years-old. ‘Art is Essential and So Are You’ is the theme, encouraging kids to design Thank You Cards for Essential Workers. There will be four artwork winners divided by age that will each win a brand-new bicycle donated by the Centers Executive Management Team.Continue reading →
What to Expect Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations such as an infectious disease outbreak that requires social distancing, quarantine, or isolation. Some of these may include anxiety or fear about our own health status or the health status of loved ones, concern about our ability to care for others, uncertainty or frustration about theContinue reading →
