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Feb. 7 2025
Neighborhood Center Satellite Clinic to Serve Town of Webb School
Neighborhood Center Satellite Clinic to Serve Town of Webb School

Neighborhood Center Satellite Clinic to Serve Town of Webb School

Utica, NY– The Neighborhood Center is excited to announce that its satellite clinic at the Town of Webb School is now open and fully operational again. The agency is thrilled to once again provide accessible, high-quality mental health services to students, staff, and families in this rural community. As part of this revitalization, Victor Chambers,… Continue Reading →

Dec. 9 2024
Neighborhood Center Holiday Food Drive Empowers Families and Teaches the Next Generation of Leaders
Neighborhood Center Holiday Food Drive Empowers Families and Teaches the Next Generation of Leaders

Neighborhood Center Holiday Food Drive Empowers Families and Teaches the Next Generation of Leaders

Utica, NY — The Neighborhood Center’s Holiday Food Drive is making a positive impact on the community while providing valuable learning opportunities for children. This year, the drive aims to feed 1,000 individuals, building on last year’s success when nearly 900 people were served, thanks to the efforts of children in the Navigator Classroom of the… Continue Reading →

Oct. 23 2024
The Neighborhood Center Welcomes Jacqueline Hawkins as New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director
The Neighborhood Center Welcomes Jacqueline Hawkins as New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director

The Neighborhood Center Welcomes Jacqueline Hawkins as New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director

Utica, NY— The Neighborhood Center is proud to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Hawkins as the agency’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director. Jacqueline, who has been a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with The Neighborhood Center since 2018, brings a wealth of experience in behavioral health, advocacy, and leadership to her new role, where… Continue Reading →

Oct. 4 2024
SPREAD THE WARMTH – COAT DRIVE KICKOFF!
SPREAD THE WARMTH – COAT DRIVE KICKOFF!

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 →

Sep. 6 2024
The Neighborhood Center Announces Inaugural Fall Fest
The Neighborhood Center Announces Inaugural Fall Fest

The Neighborhood Center Announces Inaugural Fall Fest

Utica, NY – The Neighborhood Center is thrilled to announce its inaugural Fall Festival, a highly anticipated event set to bring together families, friends, and community members for an afternoon of festive fun. Join us on September 15th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Saranac 1888 Biergarten, located at 830 Varick Street in Utica…. Continue Reading →

Aug. 14 2024
The Neighborhood Center Introduces New Jail Diversion Program as Part of Mobile Crisis Assessment Team
The Neighborhood Center Introduces New Jail Diversion Program as Part of Mobile Crisis Assessment Team

The Neighborhood Center Introduces New Jail Diversion Program as Part of Mobile Crisis Assessment Team

Utica, NY – The Neighborhood Center is proud to announce the launch of its new Jail Diversion Program, a significant addition to the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT). This innovative program is designed to support the reintegration of individuals with serious mental illness as they transition back into the community after incarceration. Recognizing a growing… Continue Reading →

Aug. 12 2024
Kids’ Mental Health Is in Crisis
Kids’ Mental Health Is in Crisis

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 →

Jul. 16 2024
Free Universal Pre-K Program for Utica School District Available
Free Universal Pre-K Program for Utica School District Available

Free Universal Pre-K Program for Utica School District Available

The Neighborhood Center is partnering with the Utica City School District to offer free enrollment for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The qualifications for enrollment are children must be four years old by December 1st and live within the district. In the Utica City School District: UPK morning or afternoon classes… Continue Reading →

Jul. 16 2024
The Neighborhood Center Hosts Another Successful Creo’s Bikes for Tykes Giveaway with Support from the Edwin J. Wadas Foundation
The Neighborhood Center Hosts Another Successful Creo’s Bikes for Tykes Giveaway with Support from the Edwin J. Wadas Foundation

The Neighborhood Center Hosts Another Successful Creo’s Bikes for Tykes Giveaway with Support from the Edwin J. Wadas Foundation

Utica, NY– What began with an unexpected gift for one boy in the 1960s, has grown into a movement to bring bicycles to children in the Utica area. The Neighborhood Center is thrilled to announce the successful completion of another Creo’s Bikes for Tykes Giveaway. This giveaway was made possible through the generous funding of… Continue Reading →