The Center begins Welcome Kit Drive!

The Center has started a Welcome Kit Drive to collect basic items for new refugee arrivals. Create a kit today or donate!

The Center has started a Welcome Kit Drive to collect basic items for new arrivals. The drive is taking place now through World Refugee Day (June 20, 2023) and may continue if needed. There are many ways you can get involved in this opportunity to contribute to welcome in our community. 

Ways to contribute:
- Make a Welcome Kit! Click here to view the detailed list of items for each kit.
- Start a collection of items to create kits at your school or work
- Make a monetary donation. Donate any amount online or via check (by mail: The Center, 201 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501). Pease add in the memo/in honor of "Welcome Kit" Click here

*Drop completed and labeled Welcome Kits at The Center Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

For more information about creating the kits or dropping of your completed Welcome Kit contact Volunteer Coordinator Elise Incze elisei@thecenterutica.org