Many Cultures. One Community.

The office location at 201 Bleecker Street remains closed. All programs and services are available. Contact info@thecenterutica.org or call 315-738-1083

Tone & Compass Interpreters continue to provide language services.

COVID-19 Multilingual

العربية | ဗမာ / မြန်မာ | ကညီ | Kiswahili | Melayu | नेपाली | Русский | Af Soomaali | Español

Community Education

Our Services Our Story

Welcome

Create
Our services create welcome & opportunities for all new neighbors & the community.
Communicate
Services to communicate in many languages and improve understanding of all cultures.
Rebuild
Opportunities 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.
16,500+

Individuals resettled since 1981, stopping the population decline in Utica by the early 2000’s
69%

Utica area residents who believe immigration is good for the area.

Transforming Lives

Through Our Community-Centered Programs

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 Space

Interact with different languages and cultures from around the world.
Connect Directly with Diverse Populations

Over 300 individuals daily.
Create Welcome

Join us as we build community with many cultures together.
Training & Event Space

Fully equipped with computers workstations, private office space, and much more!