Many Cultures. One Community.
To safely meet the needs of our community, The Center has temporarily closed to the public the 201 Bleecker Street location until further notice.
While offices will be closed to the public staff will be available by email, info@thecenterutica.org and via phone 315-738-1083
Tone & Compass Interpreters continue to provide language services.
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Multilingual
العربية | ဗမာ / မြန်မာ | ကညီ | Melayu | नेपाली | Русский | Af Soomaali | Español |
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All In One Place
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Create
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Communicate
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Rebuild
We provide assistance for you to rebuild your life: English classes, citizenship, employment, training, and language support.
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15+Languages spoken by The Center staff. We reflect who we are — more than half the staff are former refugees.
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16,500+Individuals resettled since 1981, stopping the population decline in Utica by the early 2000’s
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69%Utica area residents who believe immigration is good for the area.
Transforming Lives
Through Our Community-Centered Programs
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Adult Learning
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Community Education
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COVID-19 Employer Language Assistance Program
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Cultural Competency
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Employment & Workforce Development
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Health Access Program
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Immigration & Citizenship
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Interpretation
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Translation
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Office for New Americans
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Refugee Resettlement
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Traffic Safety
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Making a Connection Program (MAC)
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The Welcome Center
Our mission is to foster and enhance the welcoming environment in the City of Utica and throughout the Mohawk Valley.
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Unique Co-Working & Meeting SpaceInteract with different languages and cultures from around the world.
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Connect Directly with Diverse PopulationsOver 300 individuals daily.
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Create WelcomeJoin us as we build community with many cultures together.
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Training & Event SpaceFully equipped with computers workstations, private office space, and much more!
