STANLEY M. ISAACS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
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415 E 93RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10128 T 212-360-7620 | F 212-360-7629 | E [email protected] | W ISAACSCENTER.ORG ABOUT US History The Isaacs Center opened in 1964 and was named in honor of Stanley M. Isaacs, who led a historic career Boilerplate in New York City government, fighting for civil rights and decent The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood housing for low-income families, and Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, for the barring of racial multi-service organization located on discrimination in private housing. the Upper East Side of Manhattan focused on the needs of children and Our Senior Center and Meals On low-income families, out-of-school Wheels program have supported the and out-of-work youth, and aging needs of aging New Yorkers for New Yorkers, including our isolated almost 60 years. Our Youth Center, and homebound elderly neighbors. After School program, and Day Camp have welcomed children and families Vision from the neighborhood for nearly as long. Our Education and Workforce For the poor, the isolated and Development program (formerly disconnected of all ages, genders, Youth Employment), which provides backgrounds and abilities, social and college readiness, career sector physical well-being, growth, self- training, and job placement for reliance, and dignity throughout young adults, was named one of the every stage of life. ten best nationally.
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The Isaacs Center is embedded In January 2020, Isaacs Center took within Isaacs Houses/Holmes Towers on Case Management and Aging (Isaacs/Holmes), a NYCHA Services at Taft Senior Center, development in the neighborhood of serving older adults in East Harlem, Yorkville, Manhattan. which includes residents of NYCHA’s Taft and Johnson Houses. Although Isaacs/Holmes is located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side Our Impact (Community District 8), the demographics and socio-economic The Isaacs Center engages more than needs of its 2,200 residents more 6,000 residents through four core closely resemble that of East Harlem areas of service: School-Age Children (Community District 11). According & Adolescent programs, Education to data provided by NYCHA, the and Workforce Development, Senior average gross income for residents Services, and Food & Nutrition of the Isaacs/Holmes development is programs. below local and national poverty thresholds. A significant percentage of our participants reside in Isaacs/Holmes and supportive housing for the elderly within walking distance of Isaacs/Holmes.
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“Once I retired, it was very hard for "I live alone and I was in denial that me to get used to staying home. It I needed any extra support when I became lonely and it became hard. began receiving more follow-ups One of my friends told me about the from my caseworker about events at center, and I came here and it was the center. Once I accepted the help, the best thing that ever happened to I started attending regular events. me. The Stanley Isaacs Center has I've been attending the Eye Clinic for saved my life.” the last few years and, since I have - Isaacs Center Senior Member cataracts, I have found it incredibly helpful. I also attended the flu shot “I like coming to the Learning Labs clinic and I wouldn't have gone to because I can get help with my either if it weren't for Isaacs Center schoolwork, and my mom can go to holding me accountable and work and doesn’t have to worry following up." about watching me.” - Isaacs Center Senior Member - Learning Lab Student
“This place is a lifeline to all of us.” - Community Member
415 E 93RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10128 T 212-360-7620 | F 212-360-7629 | E [email protected] | W ISAACSCENTER.ORG For Press Inquiries: CONTACT Pakhi Kane, Deputy Executive Director [email protected] 212.360.7620 x132
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Why is the Isaacs Center’s work FAQS important?
The work of the Isaacs Center is important in bridging the economic disparity in our community, What does the Isaacs Center do? providing resources and opportunities to neighbors who are The Isaacs Center works to prepare often overlooked. children to thrive in high school, to help young adults boost their Who are the Isaacs Center’s clients? earnings and secure sustainable career paths, and to ensure that our The Isaacs Center serves the poor, seniors thrive through community the isolated and disconnected planning and Meals on Wheels neighbors of all ages, genders, programming. backgrounds and abilities. Populations we serve in Yorkville Why does the Isaacs Center exist? and East Harlem face many challenges, including poverty, The Isaacs Center exists to promote isolation, and health and mental wellness to community members health ailments. Isaacs Center has throughout all stages of the life- reach and trust established in nearly cycle. 60 years of supporting and empowering these communities.
415 E 93RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10128 T 212-360-7620 | F 212-360-7629 | E [email protected] | W ISAACSCENTER.ORG