Westcott Community Center, Inc.

We provide after school and summer programming at various sites in the Syracuse City School District.

Westcott Community Center offers comprehensive programming to support the health and well-being of senior citizens in order for them to stay active and healthy, connect with others, and maintain their independence. Through a variety of activities—such as daily nutritious lunches, exercise classes, health and wellness information, socialization activities, transportation for appointments and shopping, and referrals—the Westcott CC offers a multitude of opportunities that promote and support healthy aging.

We offer 2 programs geared at helping adults gain literacy and math skills and go on to acquiring their HSE certificate.
One program is a lower literacy level program for adults and ESL learners focusing on adults who are at approximately the 3-6th grade education level.
The other, a High School Equivalency works to teach skills in all areas in order for adults to pass their HSE exam and help gain employment.

Our Supported Employment program utilizes a coaching model which empowers individuals to set career goals as they are supported throughout their journey to acquire additional skills, education, employment, or advanced employment. Our Supported Employment Specialist can help those who need to find educational opportunities such as High School Equivalency classes, office skills and other training programs located in Syracuse. They can also help with resume writing support, job searches and connections to area employers and job fairs. Assistance with obstacles in finding employment or advanced employment are also available like help with transportation, acquiring identification, childcare referrals, and other supportive services.

Westcott CC’s Work Train program works with individuals who are interested in and would benefit from the skills training programs of the Work Train Initiative. We can provide information about programs, help with filling out necessary enrollment paperwork, and help support individuals while enrolled in Work Train programs to support program success and completion.

Westcott Community Center’s Basic Needs Pantry provides individuals and families with well-rounded and nutritious food and essential items. Program participants must reside on the east side of the city of Syracuse, primarily in the 13210,13224,13214 or be previously enrolled in older programming. Income eligibility is determined by the Food Bank of CNY’s income guidelines. Pantry Distributions are held for our older adults program participants 2 Wednesdays a month. For other community members Pantry distribution is 2 Fridays a month. Please see our website for exact dates and times. https://westcottcc.org/food-pantry/

The Neighborhood Advisor Program provides one-on-one advocacy and referral services for older adults. Our Neighborhood Advisor is a trained Senior Services Professional that assists older adults in obtaining the services they need to remain independent in their home setting. They promote awareness of community services, make referrals, connect older adults with services like SSI, SNAP, or HEAP. Appointments are available in the senior’s home or at our center; services are free and confidential for adults 60+.

Transportation services are available free of charge for adults age 60+ living on Syracuse’s east side. Regular or one-time rides to and from our center for services and activities, to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, banking, and more are some of the services provided by this program. Transportation services are available Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note, we do not have a wheelchair accessible vehicle, but we can accommodate most walking aids. Adults age 18 or over with diagnosed disabilities may also utilize the transportation services.

We provide a nutritious breakfast and lunch Monday - Thursday for adults age 60+. There are no income guidelines and all older adults are welcome. Breakfast is served 9:30-10:30 am and lunch is served at 12:00 pm.