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SHERIDAN PARKSIDE LIFE CENTER INC
Amherst, NY · EIN 844596042 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P28 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · splifecenter.org
revenue
$146K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$126K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

charitable

profile · synthesized from sources

SHERIDAN PARKSIDE LIFE CENTER INC operates a community center in Amherst, NY offering free programs including laundry services, computer access, cooking classes, youth activities, and a community garden. The organization serves local residents through direct services aimed at fostering community engagement and personal development. It partners with local corporations, churches, and foundations to support its operations.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Celebrations
Hosts weekly community meals on Sundays at 5pm and seasonal events including an annual summer BBQ
Clothing Closet
Distributes new and lightly used clothing, shoes, and underwear for adults and teens
Community Garden
Garden space developed with donations and volunteer labor, opened in May 2025
Computer Lab
Provides computer and printing access for adults and youth; hosts technology classes
Connection Services
Assists individuals in linking with job training, workforce development programs, and housing providers
Cooking Classes
Healthy cooking classes held twice a month, supported by community partners
Laundry Services
Free laundry access by appointment using 4 commercial washers and dryers; detergent provided through partner donations
Youth Program
Offers coding classes, entrepreneur training, family movie nights, Christmas toy drive, and sports events for youth
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Coordinates volunteer engagement programs
      Hosts volunteer groups from youth organizations and corporations, engages skilled volunteers in landscaping, building, and repairs, and offers flexible ongoing shifts for individual volunteers.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributes clothing and footwear
      Provides new and lightly used clothing, shoes, and underwear to adults and teens in the community.
  • Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
    • Hosts regular healthy cooking classes
      Conducts healthy cooking classes twice per month for community members.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts weekly community meals and seasonal events
      Organizes a weekly community meal every Sunday at 5pm and runs seasonal events, including an annual summer BBQ.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Maintains a community garden
      Operates a community garden opened in May 2025, supported by donations and volunteers.
  • Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services 1 activity
    • Operates a community laundry service
      Provides access to 4 commercial washers and dryers by appointment, including provision of detergent to participants.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Provides connection services for employment and housing
      Helps individuals access job opportunities, workforce development programs, and housing providers through referral and support services.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Provides technology access and digital literacy programs
      Offers access to computers and printing services, and hosts technology classes for adults and youth.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Runs youth development programs
      Offers coding classes, young entrepreneur training, family movie nights, a Christmas toy drive, and sports events for youth.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$146K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$131K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$126K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Home Depot Partner — Donor supporting the establishment of the community garden.
  • Ken-Ton Closet Partner — Partner organization providing laundry equipment and supporting the clothing closet program.
  • Linde Inc. of Tonawanda Partner — Contributor enabling computer and printing services and technology classes for adults and youth.
  • Town of Tonawanda Partner — Supports healthy cooking classes.
  • Wegmans Partner — Supports healthy cooking classes.
  • YouthTime Foundation Partner — Supports healthy cooking classes.
  • centers Partner — Connects with other centers to coordinate volunteer efforts and shared service initiatives.
  • churches Partner — Collaborates with churches for volunteer recruitment and service opportunities.
  • corporations Partner — Partners with corporations for employee volunteer teams and service projects.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Connection-Based Resource Linking
    methodology: resource_connection
    By connecting individuals with external resources such as employment, training, and housing services, the organization supports long-term stability because access to integrated support systems enables sustained self-sufficiency.