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When Joan Royle became executive director of the Westcott Community Center in 2015, the organization did not have a robust database or software system and much of the center itself was in disrepair.
A simulated city, which encompasses the entire third floor of WCNY’s headquarters on East Fayette Street in Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood, gives middle school children the opportunity to play out a day of “real life” in their own living, breathing neighborhood.
Vera House was founded to provide emergency sheltering services for people in crisis. This initial mission, established in 1977, has blossomed into a wide range of domestic and sexual violence services including outreach and advocacy.
As the first and only African-American master plumber in Syracuse, NaDonte Jones was already making history. Now, he is helping pave the way for others by hosting a New York State Department of Labor certified apprentice program.
A few toys can bring much joy to a child undergoing chemotherapy treatments at the new Dr. William J. Waters Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders, housed at the new Upstate Cancer Center.
The Talent Agency, an organization that provides advanced instruction in art and design skills, helps high school students interested in art prepare for applying to colleges.
Fenner Renewable Energy Education Center (FREE Center) provides an opportunity to educate schoolchildren about solar panels and wind turbines through creative and interactive activities.
The American Red Cross is best known for providing basic need support during large-scale natural disasters; however, the vast majority of the nearly 64,000 disasters they respond to annually are actually home fires.
Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood has seen many positive improvements in recent years. A resurgence of neighborhood pride inspired the Westside Residents Coalition (WRC) to launch Adopt-A-Trashcan.
Thorna leads one class each week, teaching attendees the “how-tos” of reading and interacting with their children and the importance of engaging in their education.