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A PLACE FOR YOUTH

A 501(c)3 youth-oriented community center located in Cohoes, NY

CONNECTING YOUTH

5,000+

sq ft of community hub

90%

PROJECT COMPLETION

130

YEAR-OLD CATHEDRAL

INSPIRING FUTURES

"A great place for kids to learn everything from art, music, coding, gaming, gardening, cooking, and more."

Henry Bellagnome

"Turning an old church into a community center to meet the needs of kids and families in and around Cohoes, Ben Williams and his team have created a warm and welcoming space."

Michael Markou

"Very friendly and safe place for families and the community"

Nesha London

OUR SPACES

CONNECT KITCHEN

Our certified professional kitchen provides opportunities for culinary education and entrepreneurship, offering a space for young individuals to explore their passion for food and culinary arts.

CONNECT AFTER SCHOOL

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The Connect Center for Youth offers FREE after school + summer programs for youth in grades 6-12. All programs are on a first come, first serve basis and are taught by professionals in the Capital Region.

BACKPACK PROGRAM

The BackPack program provides bags filled with food including nonperishable dry and canned goods, snacks, fresh produce, and fresh bread. Bags are packed each week by Connect Center staff and volunteers, then delivered to families. 

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CONNECT PANTRY

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The Connect Pantry provides food and essential resources to individuals and families in Cohoes, working to help break the cycle of poverty in our community. In partnership with the Regional Food Bank, we offer consistent access to groceries for those who need support, creating a space where individuals and families can come and receive resources with dignity.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Colorful Connections: Community Mosaic Workshop
    Colorful Connections: Community Mosaic Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 24
    Mosaic Community Hub
    Apr 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Mosaic Community Hub, 55 Sargent St, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA
    A free, family-friendly mosaic workshop where community members come together to create something beautiful—one tile at a time.
  • Summer of STEAM Open House
    Summer of STEAM Open House
    Thu, Jun 04
    Connect Center
    Jun 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Connect Center, 49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA
  • Tacos for Life 2026
    Tacos for Life 2026
    Sat, Sep 26
    Connect Center
    Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
    Connect Center, 49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA
    SEPTEMBER 26
  • Thanksgiving Food Distribution
    Thanksgiving Food Distribution
    Date and time is TBD
    Connect Center
    Date and time is TBD
    Connect Center, 49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA
  • Click & Connect
    Click & Connect
    Date and time is TBD
    Connect Center
    Date and time is TBD
    Connect Center, 49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA
  • Fall Open House
    Fall Open House
    Date and time is TBD
    Connect Center
    Date and time is TBD
    Connect Center, 49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA

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