Seneca Street CDC

The Seneca Street CDC:

1. Provides FREE afterschool, summer, and teen programs to underserved Seneca Babcock youth (K-12) to prepare students for graduation and offer opportunities to engage in new experiences
2. Supports social-emotional and mental wellbeing of students
3. Establishes community connections to provide supports to improve holistic health and life skills of students and families
4. Collaborates with other organizations to provide community members with much needed medical, dental, behavioral health and legal resources

Why we serve the Seneca Babcock neighborhood:

"The Seneca Babcock neighborhood flourished until the state built the Thruway in the 1950s, splitting the community... The devastation sent people packing. The two schools—one public, one Catholic—closed. The neighborhood transformed into one of the city’s poorest." As a result of this, many families live below the poverty line, and many children end up dropping out of school due to lack of transportation and positive role models. Every child deserves the same opportunities, regardless of where they're from.

The vision for children in our program is that "Seneca Babcock youth will have the confidence, skills, passion, and purpose to achieve their goals and be active participants in their lives and community."

The Seneca Street Community Development Corporation (SSCDC) partners with our neighbors in the Seneca Babcock community to provide a supportive environment to overcome educational, social and economic barriers. We provide opportunities for the entire community to acquire skills that build resiliency and self-reliance, enhancing the quality of life and potential for current and future generations in our neighborhood.