Neighborhood Center Goes Green for Mental Health Awareness
Utica, NY (May 2024) — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, employees of The Neighborhood Center from across seven counties proudly participated in the “Be Seen in Green” campaign today. This initiative aimed to raise awareness and promote understanding of mental health issues. The Neighborhood Center’s behavioral health branch has experienced significant growth over… Continue Reading →
Save the Date: Open House at North Utica Community Center
Utica, NY – The North Utica Community Center, located at 50 Riverside Dr in Utica, will be hosting an Open House event on May 23rd, 2024, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. This is an opportunity for the public to discover all of the programming available through the Community Center including fitness classes, paint classes, childcare, and… Continue Reading →
Gala Di Mistero Masquerade Ball to Benefit The Neighborhood Center
UTICA, NY… The Neighborhood Center is hosting their seventh annual Gala Di Mistero! Prepare to be transported into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for “A Golden Night of Glam” – an evening that promises to be truly unforgettable! Join us as we roll out the red carpet and breathe life into the silver screen… Continue Reading →
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 →
