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Comment by patty love on December 9, 2013 at 5:08pm

We have until January 8th to raise $2500 for the MNC Lots of Food Garden.  Here's where you can learn more:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1523519243/lots-of-food-garden-...
Please share the link with your friends.

Comment by Eleanor Coleman on December 7, 2013 at 10:11am

Patti Love's group, "Lots of Food," spearheaded the gardening project that took place at Montgomery Neighborhood Center this summer with seniors who attend MNC. Neighborhood resident, Winzell Beckett, was trained to manage the garden. A positive result was the inclusion of many neighborhood youth... and it didn't end there! Youth are still coming to MNC over the winter months to stay connected. "Lots of Food" member Lori Staubitz is investigating ways to provide programming for the youth who attend regularly. We love "organic" programming!

Comment by Joan Roby-Davison on February 15, 2013 at 3:16pm

Check out "Glory Train", which will be presented on February 19 at 11:00 am at the Phillis Wheatley Library.  Sponsored by the Montgomery Senior's Club.  For more details, check out the library or events page on Location 19!

Comment by Joan Roby-Davison on February 8, 2013 at 11:10am

Photos from the Senior Center:

Playing cards at Montgomery Senior Center

Getting ready to serve lunch.

I'll post more photos soon!

Comment by Joan Roby-Davison on February 8, 2013 at 10:58am

Montgomery Neighborhood Center History:

Montgomery Neighborhood Center has a long and impactful history that dates back to 1922 when Miss Lilliam Hall, Industrial Secretary of the Y.W.C.A. opened a branch at 192 Clarissa Street to accommodate the large enrollment of young African American American working womein in the former Unity Club.  Mrs. Helen Barrett Montgomery and Mrs. Mary J. Gannett were instrumental in the Y.zZZW.C.A. forming the Clarissa Street Branch as an independent agency.  The agency was accepted as a member of the Council of Social Agencies on April 1, 1952.

In 1961, the current building was developed and the mission of Montgomery was revised to "operate and maintain a neighborhood center in Rochester, NY to promote and foster neighborhood life and to guide its development."  The programs and services were designed to meet the needs of the community:  Rehabilitation of housing, development of block clubs, programs for Seniors and Youth. 

Montgomery Senior Center offers meals daily (M-F), and offers social, educational and health programs to residents over the age over age 60.

Transportation is available.

For more information, call Viola Curry at 436-3090! 

If you know someone who might benefit, please invite them to check the center out!