lmcrest’s Bids for Kids Online Auction is here, and we are still looking for donations. New items are being added daily, and your contribution can help make a meaningful difference for the children and families we serve. We are currently seeking donations such as: Gift basketsJewelry and home décorGolf and sporting goodsService certificatesHandmade items and Read More »
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 »
As we welcome March, we're embracing growth and renewal at Elmcrest! This month, we're celebrating the resilience of our youth, the dedication of our team, and the generosity of our community. From engaging programs to inspiring success stories, there’s so much to share. Stay up to date on our upcoming initiatives, ways to get involved, Read More »
Providing new experiences for our kids here at Elmcrest part of our year round programming. And our Elmcrest friend, Brewster Sears, has been doing just that for the last few years. Every week, throughout the summer and into the fall, he takes a group of kids out on Skaneateles Lake for some fishing and fun Read More »
Back to School just got a whole lot easier for children receiving services at Elmcrest. Thanks to the extreme generosity of the Hunt Real Estate Team, our kids will be ready for the first day of school! Read More »
What could you do if you wanted to have a pizza party, but had no money to purchase the pizza? Open a lemonade stand! That’s exactly what the boys and girls in Cottage 7 set up last Friday. And their timing was excellent. The recent scorching summer temperatures kept everyone thirsty, -- so the lemonade Read More »
Webster Pond in the valley area of Syracuse is a favorite place to hike and a popular site for feeding the ducks. These Elmcrest children, who visited recently, agree! Read More »
No lazy, hazy days of summer at Elmcrest. The boys and girls are off for adventures at several CNY attractions. A handful of pellets tossed in the fish hatchery ponds has the growing perch splashing around for more. The children all checked out the teeny baby fish who grow quickly to size for release in Read More »
Boys of Cottage 3 hiking in Highland Forest Park. Four youth from Cottage 3 spent an overnight camping this summer at Camp Valley in Highland Forest Park, Fabius. No snack packs for this foursome; they built a fire, cooked a whole chicken for their dinner, and topped it off with Smores. Breakfast the next morning Read More »
