Connect Center

Connect Center is a youth nonprofit in Cohoes, NY. This organization serves teens in grades 6-12 and their families by providing mentorship, after-school programs, leadership development, career readiness, and supportive services. The center offers free after-school and summer programming, including the Summer of S.T.E.A.M., to help young people grow and build a strong future.

The organization operates out of a 5,000-square-foot community hub housed in a historic 130-year-old cathedral. The center features specialized spaces such as the Connect Kitchen, which provides culinary education and entrepreneurship opportunities, a S.T.E.A.M. Lab, and a Music Studio. Beyond educational programming, the center manages essential food access initiatives, including the Connect Pantry, which provides groceries in partnership with the Regional Food Bank, and the BackPack program, which delivers bags of food and fresh produce to local families.

Located on Johnston Ave, the center is situated near Gristini Park and the historic Cohoes Music Hall. The site is also a short distance from the historic ruins of Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 14 and Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 15.

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The Connect Center remains dedicated to providing vital resources and opportunities to help the youth and families of Cohoes thrive.