North Utica Community Center to Host a Monster Mash Halloween
Utica, NY – The North Utica Community Center, located at 50 Riverside Dr. in Utica, will be hosting a safe and fun way to spend Halloween on October 31st with a Monster Mash Dance-off, Costume Contest, DJ and plenty of food and fun. The Monster Mash Halloween will kick off at 5:00 p.m. Halloween Night…. Continue Reading →
Sandra Soroka honored at Women’s Power of the Purse Event
Utica, NY — Sandra Soroka, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Center was honored as one of five area leaders recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Mohawk Valley Communities at the Women’s Power of the Purse through The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc. Sandra is an astounding leader and has… 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 →
Preswick Glen Donates Funds to The Neighborhood Center Inc.
Utica, NY – The Resident Council’s Charitable Giving Committee has gotten together to choose the recipient of our annual charity fund drive. With the participation from over 70% of residents at Preswick Glen, the Charitable Giving Committee was able to donate $8,100 to the Neighborhood Center. “We are honored to be this year’s recipient of… Continue Reading →
The 21st Annual Auction & Dinner Event To Raise Funds For The Neighborhood Center, Inc.
Utica, NY – The Marie A. Russo Neighborhood Center Institute announces the 21st Annual Auction & Dinner in support of programs of The Neighborhood Center, Inc., to be held on 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 300 generous… 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 →
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 Neighborhood Center’s Behavioral Health Clinic Receives Federal SAMHSA Award
Utica, NY— The Neighborhood Center, Inc., was awarded a federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant to implement a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). A CCBHC is a system change in the delivery of behavioral health services, transitioning to a comprehensive model of care, allowing clients to receive all mental health,… 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 →
Gala Di Mistero Masquerade Ball to Benefit The Neighborhood Center
UTICA, NY… The Neighborhood Center is hosting their Gala Di Mistero again this summer! Guests can enjoy a mysterious and intriguing evening in person, a masquerade ball if you will…be amazed as you see The Delta by Marriot, Utica, transformed to a place like no other for The Neighborhood Center’s 6th Annual “Gala Di Mistero,”… 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 →
