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Elmcrest Partners with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to Bring Holiday Magic to Syracuse

November 6, 2025 event, featured, summer, Youth

Elmcrest is thrilled to announce a special partnership with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, coming to the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This exciting collaboration offers a wonderful opportunity to share Elmcrest’s mission while celebrating the joy and beauty of a beloved holiday tradition. A portion of every ticket Read More »

Poetry as Power: Elmcrest Youth Share Their Voices

May 15, 2025 featured

At Elmcrest, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to be heard, seen, and celebrated. This past April, in honor of National Poetry Month, we invited our youth to participate in a free-write poetry contest—a chance for them to express themselves freely and creatively, with no limitations or prompts. What followed was nothing short Read More »

A Family’s Journey: Rebuilding and Reuniting

March 25, 2025 featured, Uncategorized

At Elmcrest, we believe in the power of family. We believe that with the right support, resilience can turn struggles into success, and families can be whole again. For nearly two years, a single mother of five faced unimaginable challenges—mental health struggles, addiction, and homelessness. Her children were placed in foster care twice. Yet, she Read More »

H.E.A.T. Theater Program: A Stage for Empowerment and Creativity

February 26, 2025 event, featured, Youth

Elmcrest is thrilled to introduce the H.E.A.T. (Highly Empowered Amazing Talent) Theater Program, a groundbreaking initiative that gives young people the opportunity to shine both on and off the stage. This transformative program is made possible through funding from the Tier Three Project Support program, a regrant initiative of the County of Onondaga, with support Read More »

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Our Residential Program

January 22, 2025 featured, Youth

The children in our residential program honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day filled with learning, creativity, and collaboration. The day began with workshops that explored Dr. King's message of equality, justice, and love. These sessions encouraged reflection on his dream and how it continues to inspire change in our Read More »

Twas the Ride Before Christmas: The Tale of Motorcycle Santa

December 19, 2024 event, featured

Twas the ride before Christmas, and all through the state,A roar echoed softly—it wasn’t too late.For there on his Harley, with gifts in the side,Was Motorcycle Santa, in full festive pride. The children of Elmcrest, all giddy with cheer,Knew their hero was coming—the day was now here!With signs they created, they stood by the gate,Eagerly Read More »

Your Gift Has the Power to Rewrite Stories: Elmcrest’s Annual Appeal 2024

December 5, 2024 featured

At Elmcrest Children’s Center, we don’t just provide care—we help children and families rewrite their stories. Every child and family who walks through our doors carries with them a unique journey, often marked by challenges and hardship. But with the right support, their stories can take a hopeful turn toward brighter futures. This year, through Read More »

Rewriting Stories: Jay’s Journey to a Brighter Future

December 2, 2024 featured, Youth

At just 18 years old, Jay had already faced challenges that many wouldn’t encounter in a lifetime. Life had been a series of obstacles, each one seemingly more insurmountable than the last. But Jay was determined not to let his past define his future. When Jay arrived at Elmcrest Children’s Center, he was filled with Read More »

Become an Elmcrest Elf This Holiday Season!

November 6, 2024 featured

Spread holiday cheer by becoming an Elmcrest Elf Looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season? Consider becoming an Elmcrest Elf! Elmcrest is dedicated to providing residential and community-based programs that support children facing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges, as well as those with developmental disabilities and severe medical conditions. Many of Read More »

Elmcrest Children’s Center Announces Executive Director

October 31, 2024 featured

The Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Interim Executive Director Diane Nappa as the official Executive Director of Elmcrest Children’s Center effective immediately. Diane Nappa has served as Interim Executive Director since February of this year. In this time, she has worked closely and collaboratively with Elmcrest’s leadership to improve several of Read More »

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