Agency Background

The South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers (SEBNC), is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, with strong community roots that has been serving the Morrisania area of the Bronx since 1929.

SEBNC evolved from Council House, a project of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCWJ) in the 1930's. During the early 1940's the population in the Southeast Bronx shifted dramatically to a predominantly African America constituency. At that juncture the NCJW invited a group of leaders to assume responsibility for what was then called Forest Neighborhood House. In March of 1971, the Forest Neighborhood House Board of Directors reorganized and reincorporated as South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers.

Since that time, the agency has retained the original focus and has shaped a program of service that focuses on youth, children, seniors and families using education, counseling, training, recreation, and day treatment as primary service delivery strategies.

Programs At-A-Glance

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES

Early Childhood Services - Provided to more than 400 Children through three day care centers and a family day care program.

Minds Unlimited Afterschool / Summer Day Camp Program - For Children (6-12 years old) who enjoy supervised academic and recreational activities, along with dinner.

Homework Helpers Afterschool Program - For adolescents and teens (10-14 years old) who are in need of educational, recreational and counseling support services.

Adolescent Vocational Exploration (AVE) Program - Early intervention afterschool program that provides career development skills, college exploration, supportive services and stipends for in-school teens (14-17 years old).

Morrisania Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (MTPPP) - Preventive services to youth (10-21 years old) who are at-risk of teenage pregnancy, STDs and/or HIV/AIDs.

Leisurely Yours Afterschool Program - Respite/recreation program for school age developmentally disabled youth (12-21 years old). Services include transportation, meals, homework assistance, along with development and enhancement of socialization skills.

Jobs for Youth Apprenticeship Program - Employment job readiness training, counseling, placement services, Pre-GED prep and stipends for youth 17-21 years old.

Youth Activity and Night Center - Recreational and educational center with structured recreational and educational programs including SAT Prep, GED Prep, tutoring/homework assistance, boys & girls basketball, dance, martial arts, Partners in Reading, Drug Elimination Project, Junior Achievement, Summer Youth Employment, and Boys and Girl Scouts.

ADULT SERVICES

Programs, which provide a combination of diagnostic and habilitative services, for developmentally disabled adults. Services include transportation, meals, along with activities that develop socialization and daily living skills.

Leisure Time and Leisurely Yours Recreational Program -Tues. and Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Best of me Day Habilitation Program - Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Project Career Day Treatment Program - Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Leisurely Yours After School Program - Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Project Career Evening Program - Mon - Thurs 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

OTHER SERVICES

Computer Technology Center
State-of-the-Art computer center for adults and children. Internet Access; Computer Classes; Employment Search Assistance; Educational children’s games; GED Prep Software and individual tutoring; Plato – GED and Academic software; CareerZone – Job Readiness Software.
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fridays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Quality Vending Home Care Program - Home attendant services to the elderly, infirmed, developmentally disabled, mentally ill homebound and physically frail clients.

Share Food Distribution Program - low-cost food packages which can be purchased every month
Food Stamp Referral & Registration Services
Friday Night Bingo - for adults and seniors
Gymnasium Recreation - for adults and seniors
Gymnasium Rental - for private parties, meetings and sports leagues