197 Robinson St. ~ Binghamton
Rock Solid Youth Center
P.O. Box 2042
Binghamton, NY 13902
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What is "Rock Solid Youth Center"?
The Vision
Rock Solid Youth Center is:
· A Christian faith-based social, recreational and educational center for kids and teens located on the East Side of Binghamton, New York
· We are a Direct Affiliate of Youth for Christ USA ~ www.yfc.net
· A place where local Christians and people of like purpose help kids from various family backgrounds build positive attitudes, behaviors and relationships, finding God’s purposes for their lives.
· A place where the Bible is used as a source of inspiration and education in developing Christian character in the next generation.
The Need
East Middle School, with about 600 students, is located four blocks from our location. Calvin Coolidge Elementary School, located three blocks away, has an enrollment of about 400. Many of these children are from families which can be helped with mentors from the greater Christian community.
Partnering with local church youth pastors, leaders, parents, teachers, community business people, civic and governmental leaders, RSYC will particularly reach young people who may have little or no opportunity to know about or experience God's love.
An extensive research study entitled, Beyond the Boundaries: Low-Income Residents, Faith-Based Organizations and Neighborhood Coalition Building, found that:
"the church has had limited impact on the lives of families living in the poorest neighborhoods, yet the physical presence of faith-based organizations...uniquely positions them as spiritual and social resources for families"
Partnering with Christians from several local congregations and other like-minded community people, organizations and agencies of similar goals, Rock Solid is uniquely positioned to effect lasting change in our youth, neighborhoods and our city.
The Location - 197 Robinson Street, Binghamton
Known as the “The Junior High Pharmacy” for many years, the building is now owned by Grace Baptist Church and is rented by Rock Solid Youth Center. As initial programs are developed and gain community support, other events and activities will be added for all ages. Click on the "Rock Solid Programs" tab at the left for more information.
Features:
· 6200 +/- square feet, measuring approximately 48' wide x 130' deep;
· One-story, masonry structure with new roof and HVAC units;
· High visibility, full-glass front window area, located directly at the sidewalk on heavily-trafficked Robinson Street
· Parking lot holds approximately 20 cars
The Programs
Rock Solid Offers:
· Homework Help & Tutoring for Middle-School Grades 6-7-8
· Games, including Air Hockey & Pool, Dance Praise, Guitar Praise and other Family-Friendly Educational Video Games
· Opportunities for small group discussion, character education and problem-solving
· Snack Bar where items can be purchased at reasonable cost
At other scheduled times, during evening and weekend hours, Rock Solid will offer:
· “Rock Solid Kids” Saturday Afternoon Program / Parents w/young children must accompany them up to age 10
· Boy Scout Troop 316 Thursday Evenings
· Church Youth Group meetings for ages 12-19 Saturdays 6:00-7:30PM
· Concerts with Local Christian Bands and Artists
· Special Youth & other Christian Speakers
· Family-Friendly Movie Nights
· Plays and Dramas with a Christian theme and/or other Biblical moral message
· Inspirational Bible discussion dealing with issues facing Kids
As more support becomes available, we will expand programs, events and activities for all ages, with continuing focus on kids and teens, who are the community leaders of the next generation.
We will also RENT our facility to other not-for-profit organizations of like-minded mission and purpose who promote the good news of Jesus Christ or other helpful community services. Contact us for more information on rates.