Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
General Information
Our services include after school and evening programs for children and teens, youth education and employment training, family literacy instruction, a Senior Center, programs for seniors aging in place in the Isaacs Houses/Holmes Towers public housing development where we are based, a major Meals on Wheels program, and mental health, nutritional, and other types of support.
Meals on Wheels
The Isaacs Center Meals on Wheels delivery area covers the East Side of Manhattan from 59th Street to 142nd Street. As the lead contractor for this service area, Isaacs staff members are responsible for delivering seven meals a week in direct collaboration with partner agencies, including the Carter Burden Center, Union Settlement Association and Roosevelt Island Senior Center.
School Age & Adolescents
Today, we are developing an ambitious set of programs focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) learning that are grade-level appropriate, aligned with Common Core standards, and incorporate literacy, civics, and fitness. With the support of key community partners, this new model out-of-school time programs at the Isaacs Center will prepare the children we serve with the skills, experiences, and resources they will need to gain entry into high performing New York City high schools.
- Beacon After School Program
- Summer day camps
Young Adults
Our programs for out-of-school and out-of-work youth provide pathways to a positive and productive adulthood for more than 175 at risk young people each year. Many come to the Isaacs Center looking for a second (or even third) chance at success and more than 85% of our enrollees complete our education and career readiness training. We want the young adults we serve to find meaningful employment, to earn a college degree, and to prepare for a career in the 21st century.
- High School Equivalency Classes
- Case Management and Social Support
- Employment Training Programs
- Advance & Earn / Culinary Arts Training
- Community Healthcare
- Youth Development / Human Services
- Isaacs Scholars Program
- SPEAK Mentor Program
Older Adults
In operation for almost 50 years, the Isaacs Center Senior Center is highly regarded for the quality and diversity of its programs. The Center has a long history of offering daily activities that promote both physical and mental health. The Senior Center offers a multitude of wellness activities, fitness programs, media and technology classes, arts and cultural enrichment, social and self-advocacy experiences, and community celebrations. In addition to activities the Senior Center offers breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday, and afternoon snacks through Cafe Stanley.
- Case management
- Senior Center
- Senior Suppers
Where we work
External reviews
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
Board of directorsas of 08/22/2023
Mr. Christopher Auguste
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Term: 2021 -
Cornelia W. Clifford
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Theodore P. Klingos
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Dr. Estelle P. Bender
Mr. Raymond Wareham
Lee Wareham
Spence Chapin
D. Rebecca Davies
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Ms. Andrea P. Martin
Ms. Ursula Lowerre
Gretchen H. Stone
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Mr. C. Michael Spero
Ms. Mary Ellen Johnson
Doris C. Halaby
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Mr. Glenn McAnanama
Ms. April Dow Michas
Christopher P. Mahan
Tiwanda N. Brown
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Patricia A. Falkenberg
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Marion S. Hedges
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Deborah Quinones
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Peter W. Timmins
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Quyen N. Tran
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Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.