We are so excited to join our friends from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for the United Way Day of Caring event scheduled on August 3, 2023. Excellus BCBS provided Elmcrest with a generous donation to support Staff Development for our new Elmcrest Children’s Crisis Respite Center. The center which provides support to children ages 5-18 years Read More »
Elmcrest’s 32nd annual golf tournament won out over the rain and smokey skies on the 8th of June to raise $104,000! This year’s field boasted 264 golfers, 15 major sponsors, 98 in-kind donors, 257 Silent Auction bids, 39 volunteers, and more than 15 “Putting for a Libation” donors (you know who you are). A major Read More »
Actually it’s about cherishing the times that represent Elmcrest’s history. A group of Elmcrest employees and Elmcrest youth created a time capsule. They placed in several meaningful items and a letter documenting highlights of Elmcrest’s 178-year history. On Tuesday, June 13th they buried in on the campus grounds. The purpose of the time capsule was Read More »
The staff at Elmcrest’s Early Education program showed their support for people with autism during Autism Awareness Month in April. T-shirts that read “Be Kind” and “I Wear Blue for Autism Awareness,” were worn proudly by staff. Autism is a developmental disability that affects the way people experience the world. This may include differences in Read More »
All last month – 12 youth at Elmcrest researched famous persons and created exhibits for the Black History Month Living Museum. Their dedication was an amazing success. Each child chose his or her favorite and prepared a mini booth with photos and bios of the person they chose to represent. Elmcrest residents and staff were Read More »
This holiday season, you can make spirits bright by becoming an Elmcrest Elf - providing gifts for children who are overcoming major obstacles in life. Elmcrest offers residential and community outreach programs that serve children with emotional, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, as well as children with developmental disabilities and severe medical conditions. Most of our Read More »
