More than a community building…
More than a community building, a place for building community.
All year long we’re here for your family — with before-school and after-school programs, summer camp, teen council, enrichment programs, and so much more. Learn more about our programs >
Join us for an upcoming community event or rent our space for your own event! Learn about our upcoming events & renting our space >
We rely on volunteers, partners, and donors to serve the community. Are you ready to help? Learn more about becoming a volunteer, sponsor, or make a donation!
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION & MLK ORATORY CONTEST
Nyack Center will host its annual Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest, which has been part of Nyack Center’s Black History Month Celebration for the past eleven years, will take place in two phases: Phase 1 –Saturday, February 7th at 4:30pm: contestants will present his/her speech to a panel of judges who will rate and determine the finalists with the top 3 scores. Phase 2 –Later the same evening, Saturday, February 7th at 7 pm, during the annual Black History Month program. All contestants will be introduced, given certificates of participation, and at that time, the 3 finalists will be announced. The finalists will deliver their speech during the program and judges will rate each to determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners who will be announced at the end of the program.
HOW TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS AT NYACK CENTER
Many in our community are affected by the economy. You can help by donating funds, eggs, cooking oil, butter & shelf stable milk to Nyack Center.
Get Involved: Support Your Community
t Strawberry Place and they will give you a $20 gift card.
-Donate $ and items at People to People-they directly support children at Nyack Center. peopletopeopleinc.org
-Donate $ to Soup Angels-they directly support our families and community.
Thank you! Nyack Center thrives thanks to the generosity of volunteers, partners, and donors like you.
Our community mourns the loss of Terry Hekker. She was a visionary and devoted champion of the Nyack Center from its very beginning, and her impact will be felt for generations. We are grateful to Terry and her family for welcoming donations to continue her legacy, in lieu of food or flowers.
Please visit www.TerryHekker.com to read her obituary and experience her wisdom and humor.
SAVE THE DATES
DECEMBER 7, 2025 MUSIC & READINGS IN A HOLIDAY SPIRIT
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION
MARCH 14, 2026 WOMEN OF LEADERSHIP & VISION BRUNCH
HEALTH & WELLNESS MATCH:
A highlight of our Women of Leadership & Vision brunch was the announcement by Peter Lang that he and Rebecca Lang would be donating $40,000 to Nyack Center's Health & Wellness program and offered a dollar-for-dollar match of an additional $10,000 for any donations to the program.
To make your match or learn more go to-
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