Pedaling Towards Hope: Creo’s Bikes for Tykes Program
Utica, NY— Creo’s Bikes for Tykes Program, spearheaded by Bill Gately and The Neighborhood Center, is proud to announce its commitment to providing bicycles to at-risk youth in our community. Cycling represents more than just a way to get from point A to point B; it symbolizes independence, exploration, and the joy of movement. Creo’s… Continue Reading →
Preswick Glen Residents Generously Donate Calm Corners to The Neighborhood Center
Utica, NY— The Frank Giovannone Memorial Giving Committee at Preswick Glen is proud to announce its sponsorship of three calm corners at The Neighborhood Center, a renowned facility dedicated to supporting children experiencing sensory issues and self-regulation problems. The calm corners initiative created safe and nurturing spaces within The Neighborhood Center where children facing sensory… Continue Reading →
Cots for Tots Funds New Cots and Sheets for Every Child!
Utica, NY— The Neighborhood Center is delighted to announce the successful completion of the funding campaign for Joe Tahan’s Furniture’s Cots for Tots. Joe Tahan’s Furniture’s Cots for Tots initiative aimed at providing essential sleeping accommodations for children in The Neighborhood Center’s childcare program. Through the generous contributions of individuals, community organizations, and businesses, this… Continue Reading →
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 →
Neighborhood Center Food Drive Exceeds Goal
Utica, NY— The Neighborhood Center proudly announces the triumphant culmination of its food drive, which ran from November 1st to December 4th. The campaign, created by children enrolled in the school-age child care program, aimed at addressing food insecurity in our community, achieved remarkable success, collecting over 5000 pounds of non-perishable food items generously donated… Continue Reading →
Hat and Mitten Drive Benefits The Neighborhood Center
Utica, NY— Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon proudly announces the conclusion of a tremendously successful Hat and Mitten Drive, orchestrated to support and benefit The Neighborhood Center. The drive received an overwhelming response from the community, exemplifying their incredible generosity and compassion. As temperatures plummeted and the holiday spirit filled the air, the community rallied together in… Continue Reading →
The Neighborhood Center Purchasing New Cots for Tots
Utica, NY—The Neighborhood Center, Inc. is asking for help to raise funds to purchase new cots for their childcare programs. Their goal is to purchase 80 new cots and sheet sets for children in their programs. For each cot and sheet set the cost is $30. Our community can help in one of two ways:… Continue Reading →
Neighborhood Center Food Drive Appeals to the Community for Support
Utica, NY — As the season of giving approaches, families unsure of how they will make it through the holidays have turned to community organizations for help. For decades, local organizations relied on Operation Sunshine to coordinate donations to eligible families in the Mohawk Valley. Operation Sunshine ceased operation in 2022, leaving agencies like The… Continue Reading →
The 21st Annual Auction & Dinner Benefits The Neighborhood Center, Inc.
Utica, NY – The Marie A. Russo Neighborhood Center Institute announces the 21st Annual Auction & Dinner in support of projects of The Neighborhood Center, Inc. will be Friday, November 17th, 2023, at Harts Hill Inn. The event, which runs from 6-9pm, is action-packed with both silent and live auctions. Over three hundred generous people… Continue Reading →
North Utica Community Center to Host Candy Cane Hunt & Horse-drawn Ride with support from Cliff’s Local Market
Utica, NY – The candy canes fell off Santa’s sleigh on his pre-Christmas flyover of North Utica! We welcome children and their families to help find the candy canes – be sure to bring a flashlight! The North Utica Community Center, with support from Cliff’s Local Market, will be hosting Santa’s Candy Cane Hunt &… Continue Reading →
The Neighborhood Center Promotes Jennifer Benn to Director of Development and Public Relations
Utica, NY—The Neighborhood Center, Inc. has promoted Jennifer Benn to serve as the Director of Development and Public Relations. Benn graduated from Utica College in 2008 summa cum laude with a degree in English and Elementary Education and was hired as a daycare registrar at The Neighborhood Center shortly after graduation. She was promoted to… Continue Reading →
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 →
