Elmcrest Children's Center

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Elmcrest! 🎄

This season, we’re grateful for the moments that bring us together. Staff, residential youth, board members, and our extended Elmcrest family came together for our annual Tree Lighting, sharing light, joy, and connection.

Thank you for being part of the community that makes Elmcrest a place of care, hope, and belonging.

12/23/2025

Elmcrest extends our heartfelt thanks to Regan's Acts of Kindness for their incredible generosity.

We were so grateful to receive 300 beautifully made ornaments, each one a meaningful reminder of care, compassion, and community. Thoughtful gestures like this help make our environment brighter and remind the children and youth we serve that they are supported and valued.

Thank you, Regan’s Acts of Kindness, for spreading joy and kindness in such a meaningful way. Your support truly makes a difference.

12/18/2025

Elmcrest would like to thank INFICON for their generous donation of a beautiful collection of classic books to our library.

These timeless stories will help spark imagination, encourage learning, and create meaningful moments for the children and youth we serve. Thoughtful gifts like this make a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate INFICON’s continued support of our mission.

Thank you for helping us turn pages into possibilities.

12/17/2025

Elmcrest is proud and honored to be a recipient of Romano Toyota Holiday Hope Project.

This generous support will help strengthen our Transition to Independence Program, which serves residential youth aging out of foster care by providing work readiness, vocational training, mentoring, life skills development, and aftercare support. These resources play a critical role in helping young people build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for adulthood.

We are deeply grateful to Romano Toyota for believing in our mission and investing in the futures of the youth we serve. Partnerships like this create real, lasting impact for the children and families in our care.

12/11/2025

🎁✨ Did you know? ✨🎁

Many companies offer employer gift matching, which means your donation to Elmcrest could be matched dollar-for-dollar to help children and families thrive! 💖

If you or someone you know works for one of these generous companies, your gift can go twice as far this holiday season:

🌟 Corning Incorporated Friends
🌟 M&T Bank
🌟 IBM
🌟 JPMorganChase
🌟 Bank of America
🌟 American Express
🌟 MetLife
🌟 Goldman Sachs
🌟 Microsoft
🌟 Google
🌟 PepsiCo
🌟 Pfizer
🌟 Wegmans
🌟 Verizon
🌟 Disney
🌟 Johnson & Johnson
🌟 Starbucks
🌟 The Home Depot
…and many more!

Every matched donation helps brighten a child’s future, one smile at a time. 💙

Double your impact, double the joy! Make your gift today: https://elmcrest.org/donate/

12/10/2025

When Matthew came to Elmcrest, he was just a child who had already endured more pain than most face in a lifetime. Angry and scared, he was sure no one could love him, until Elmcrest saw more than a “case file.” We saw him, a boy who deserved to heal, grow, and believe in himself again.

Through caring staff and programs like our Family Support Center and Residential Services, Matthew found safety, stability, and hope. Today, he’s 29, owns a home, has two amazing dogs, and is studying Marriage and Family Therapy, determined to give back the way Elmcrest gave to him.

Help save the next Matthew. Read his full story and make your gift today https://elmcrest.org/you-saved-me-a-letter-from-matthew-to-elmcrest/

12/08/2025

Watch our recent appearance on Bridge Street to hear from Renee Hagar-Smith, Elmcrest Board Member, and Helen Kelley, Agency Development Officer. They share how you can help bring hope and joy to the children and teens at Elmcrest through our holiday gift drive.

Many of our youth have faced trauma, family separation, or difficult circumstances. Your generosity can make their holidays feel brighter, warmer, and full of care.

How you can help:

Donate toys and gifts for Elmcrest’s residential youth

Drop off donations through December 19 at:
Elmcrest Children’s Center
960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse

View the full gift list and drop-off details here: elmcrest.org/elmcrest-elves

Watch the Bridge Street segment here: https://www.localsyr.com/bridge-street/elmcrest-childrens-center-seeking-toy-donations-for-youth/

Toys make every child’s Christmas a little bit brighter, but that’s especially true for those going through treatment. That’s why Elmcrest Children’s Center is asking commun…

12/05/2025

On December 5, 2025, our Sedgwick Farm Neighbors Facebook Group friends once again came together for our annual Christmas giving, bringing joy and holiday spirit to 46 amazing children at Elmcrest.

Our wonderful Sedgwick Elves, Jen Schultz, Jennifer Granbois, and Gina McClurkin, visited Elmcrest to deliver gifts to each child. Every package was filled with love and essentials, including blankets, socks, winter hats, gloves, hygiene products, drink tumblers, purses, games, toys, activity sets, and more!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this season a little warmer and more magical for the children of Elmcrest! 🌟

12/03/2025

Become an Elmcrest Elf and spread holiday cheer this season! Your support can help make the holidays brighter for children at Elmcrest who face emotional, behavioral, medical, or developmental challenges and come from families with limited resources.

You can help by ordering gifts from our Amazon Wish List
https://elmcrest.org/elmcrest-elves/

Please be sure to use Elmcrest’s address for delivery:
Elmcrest Children’s Center
960 Salt Springs Rd.
Syracuse, NY 13224

The deadline to order gifts is December 19.

If you prefer, you can also make a donation, and we’ll take care of the shopping for you. https://elmcrest.org/elmcrest-elves-donation/

12/02/2025

This , we’re marking 180 years of service in Central New York.

For nearly two centuries, Elmcrest has provided essential services to children and families in need.

To celebrate 180 years, we’re asking supporters to consider a recurring gift of $15 a month, that’s $180 a year to keep these vital programs going strong.

Your ongoing support helps Elmcrest continue doing what we’ve always done: standing by Central New York’s children and families when they need it most.

Give today and be part of 180 years of service https://elmcrest.org/donate/

11/25/2025

Did you know Elmcrest can bring support directly into your home?

We provide Medicaid-funded services that help children stay safe, supported, and thriving right where they belong. From emotional and behavioral challenges to developmental or medical needs, our team meets families at home and in their community.

Elmcrest offers:

• Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
• Health Home Care Management
• Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)

Serving families across 11 Central New York counties. Because every child deserves to grow and heal at home. https://elmcrest.org/home-and-community-based-services-hcbs/

11/19/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season? You can help make the holidays brighter for the children in Elmcrest’s residential program, many of whom face emotional and behavioral challenges and come from families with limited resources.

By becoming an Elmcrest Elf, your kindness brings joy, comfort, and hope to children who need it most.

Visit our website to learn how you can support our kids this holiday season. https://elmcrest.org/elmcrest-elves/