The Difference A Donor Makes

We've added a new feature: The ability to donate online.

Press the button located in the right margin and you will be taken to a secure site where you can make a donation. It looks like this:

Who Benefits?

The Northside Community Police Center relies almost entirely on donations for operations and programs. The City of Syracuse Police Department allocates funds for the officer's salary, equipment (car, radio, etc.) and telephone. The remainder of expenses, including the facility, utilities, other operational and all program costs are funded by private donations.

Area businesses and residents say that having a police presence located in the neighborhood is of value to them. The Center has received regular support from their generous donations, which has directly benefited them, as well as other residents and many neighborhood youth.

But other people benefit as well. All kinds of people walk into the Police Center. A business person seeking immediate assistance with a loitering problem, a victim of domestic violence needing a coat, a few moments of respite in a safe place and some advice, an individual trying to avoid a road rage incident, and a person needing shelter and a good listener, have all walked into the Police Center within recent months.

So have victims of theft, criminal mischief and other crimes. The presence of a police cruiser parked out front is immediately identifiable. Whether or not people live or work near the Center, they regularly walk in seeking help with problems.

Your monetary donation of any amount is especially important at this time, and will be greatly appreciated.

Donating online is quick and convenient on Network For Good's secure site. There is an administrative fee deducted from your donation to cover the costs of online donations that goes to them.

Cash or checks can also be received at the Center in person or by mail, or we will come to your location. Checks should be made out to "The Northside Community Center of Syracuse, Inc.".

We're located at 255 Wolf Street, Syracuse, New York, 13208.