named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Basic Needs Pantry
Monthly food distribution for households in zip codes 13210, 13224, and 13214; one visit per month allowed.
Community Health Advocate Program
Case management and advocacy for Medicaid members addressing food, housing, transportation, and health-related social needs.
Food $en$e
Monthly food buying co-op offering discounted boxes of staple groceries for $20.50 each.
High School Equivalency Program
GED preparation and academic skill-building classes held weekly at the center.
Senior Services
Provides daily breakfast and lunch, recreational activities, and social programs for seniors aged 60+ in a community setting.
Senior Transportation Services
Free transportation for adults 60+ and individuals with disabilities living on Syracuse’s east side, serving medical, grocery, and program needs.
Spectrum Learning Lab
Digital literacy classes and technology access to bridge the digital divide.
Supported Employment Program
Coaching and support for job readiness, resume writing, education, and employment placement.
Syracuse City School District After School Programs
After-school enrichment services for over 1,400 youth across five SCSD schools, including Webster, Clary, and Huntington.
Syracuse Eastside Farmers Market
Seasonal farmers market held weekly June–October in the center’s parking lot, promoting access to fresh produce.
Talk to a Lawyer
Weekly walk-in legal clinic offering free civil legal advice and referrals through volunteer attorneys.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Distribute pantry meals and operate food pantryDistributes 53,515 pantry meals annually through a Basic Needs Pantry operating twice monthly on Fridays, serving households in zip codes 13210, 13224, and 13214.
- Operate monthly food buying co-opOffers a monthly food buying co-op providing a box of 12–15 staple grocery items, including 4–5 meat items, 4–5 pantry staples, and 2 fresh produce items, for a fixed price of $20.50 per box with no purchase limits.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 2 activities
- Host National Grid Consumer AdvocateHosts a National Grid Consumer Advocate on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the 1st floor Community Room to provide walk-in assistance.
- Offer digital literacy classes via Spectrum Learning LabProvides a variety of digital literacy classes through the Spectrum Learning Lab to bridge the digital divide for community members.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver after-school programming for youthProvides after-school services to over 1,400 youth annually in the Syracuse City School District, including educational and recreational support.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Deliver employment and life skills coachingProvides coaching to support individuals in building skills, continuing education, and securing employment, including resume writing, job searches, and connections to employers and job fairs, along with referrals for transportation, ID acquisition, food access, and other resources.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operate Syracuse Eastside Farmers MarketHosts the Syracuse Eastside Farmers Market weekly from June through October each year at the Euclid Avenue location to increase access to fresh produce in an accessible, family-friendly setting.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operate community center facilitiesOperates two community facilities at 826 Euclid Ave and 821 Euclid Ave in Syracuse, NY, serving as hubs for programming and services.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Provide High School Equivalency (GED) educationOffers High School Equivalency classes focused on core academic skills and GED exam preparation, held every Monday from 5:30–8:30 PM at the Westcott Community Center, with additional tutoring support.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Provide meals for older adultsProvides a daily continental breakfast and hot, well-balanced lunch for seniors aged 60 and over Monday through Thursday at the Westcott Community Center, serving 8,657 meals annually.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Provide senior and disability transportation servicesOffers free transportation services for adults age 60+ on Syracuse’s east side and adults aged 18+ with diagnosed disabilities through the United We Ride program, operating Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking, and other essential services.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Provide senior recreational and educational programsOffers recreational and educational programs for seniors Monday through Thursday, including games, art workshops, seminars, health screenings, exercise programs, and movies.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Provide walk-in legal consultation servicesOffers free walk-in legal consultation with volunteer attorneys, providing advice, information, and referrals on civil legal issues without requiring appointments.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.19M
Contributions & grants$2.18M100%
Program service revenue$2K0%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.01M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.37M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.81M
Cash$504K
Investments$104K
Liabilities$468K
Net assets$1.35M
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +61.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- ANN COFER — DIRECTOR
- ELEANOR MAINE — DIRECTOR
- GABE COLEMAN — CHAIR
- GREG MARCUS — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELINE PILON — SECRETARY
- JIM CORBO — DIRECTOR
- JIMMY BRESLIN — UNDER SECRET
- JONATHAN KALINOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- LIBBY MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- NATE JERAULD — DIRECTOR
- NORMAN PAUL — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA BLISS — VP
- PAULA FREEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT NEAL — TREASURER
- TODD GOEHLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Amanda Bordiuk Partner — Senior Services & Pantry Coordinator who provides information and coordination for the Food $en$e program.
- Farmer's Market Federation of New York Partner — Partner organization in the sponsorship and operation of the Syracuse Eastside Farmers Market.
- Let Us Creates Partner — Design partner for the Westcott Community Center website
- Medicaid Government — Works with qualifying Medicaid members to address social care needs and connect them to services.
- National Grid Partner — Partners with Westcott Community Center to provide on-site consumer advocacy services for low-income and special needs customers.
- Onondaga County Department of Aging and Long Term Care Services Government — Funds and partners with Westcott Community Center to deliver senior transportation services through the United We Ride program.
- PEACE, Inc. Partner — Collaborates on the Senior Nutrition Program, with meal menus shared through PEACE, Inc.'s platform.
- SCSD Adult Education Partner — Partner organization providing information and support for the High School Equivalency Program.
- Spectrum Partner — Sponsor of the Spectrum Learning Lab, supporting digital literacy classes.
- Syracuse City School District Partner — Collaborates with Westcott Community Center to deliver after-school enrichment services in public schools.
- VLP Partner — Partner organization providing volunteer attorneys and program structure for free legal clinics at the Westcott Community Center.
- Venmo Partner — Accepts donations through Venmo
strategies · 5
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.
- Client-Centered Coaching for Employment Successmethodology: coaching-based employment supportBy using a personalized coaching approach to career development, we produce better employment outcomes because individuals are more likely to achieve goals when they are supported in setting and pursuing them at their own pace with tailored guidance.
- Early Intervention to Prevent Crisismethodology: early_intervention_outreachBy deploying consumer advocates on-site to provide early outreach and assistance with bills and energy support, we prevent service disruptions because timely, accessible intervention reduces the likelihood of escalation into deeper financial or housing instability.
- Holistic Community Well-Being through Integrated Servicesmethodology: integrated-community-servicesBy combining human services with arts and cultural programming, and integrating health-related supports like nutrition and case management, we produce improved community stability and health outcomes because addressing social, emotional, and practical needs together leads to more sustainable well-being.
- Individualized Education for Academic Readinessmethodology: individualized skill-buildingBy tailoring skill-building courses to individual starting points in core academic areas, we increase GED preparation success because personalized pacing and content improve engagement and learning outcomes for adult learners.
- Social-Nutrition Model for Senior Well-Beingmethodology: social-nutrition modelBy providing nutritious meals alongside social engagement opportunities, we improve senior well-being because combining clinical nutrition with social connection addresses both physical and emotional determinants of health in aging populations.