Community Events

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Youth must be accompanied by an adult to attend our community events.

 

Next community event: West Side Art Bash!

 

Official date to be announced in 2026!

 

Good for the Neighborhood with the Independent Health Foundation

Good for the Neighborhood is a free, community-based wellness program that brings health-related training and tools to areas where access to health care is limited. Individuals and families are encouraged to manage and improve their health by attending quarterly health fair-style events and workshops.

What’s included: Produce/grocery giveaways, kids’ activities, raffles and prizes, health and wellness resources, plus visiting organizations offering additional resources.

 

We had three great Good for the Neighborhood events in 2025! Our 2026 schedule will be released in the spring, so please check back then.

 

Community Initiatives

 

WSCS collaborates with several community-wide initiatives aimed at strengthening the safety and vitality of the West Side community.

  • Independent Health Foundation

  • Px21 (Erie County coalition of substance abuse prevention agencies)

  • West Zone Community Schools

  • B-District Community Police

Year-End Schedule

West Side Community Services

The community center building at 161 Vermont Street will be closed to the public from December 22 - January 2, except for youth programs which will run as usual December 22-23.

  • West Side Seniors - CLOSED December 22 - January 2 (this includes yoga and tai chi)

  • West Side Kids - CLOSED December 24 - January 2

  • West Side Teens - CLOSED December 24 - January 2 (Youth Employment Program members who are scheduled to work at Provisions 139 pantry should present for their hours as scheduled.)

 

Provisions 139 Food Pantry

  • Wednesday, December 24 - CLOSED

  • Thursday, December 25 - CLOSED

  • Saturday, December 27 - Open special hours (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) for pre-packed bag pickup only. (No shopping on this day.)

  • Wednesday, December 31 - Open regular hours (12-3 p.m.) for shopping

  • Thursday, January 1 - CLOSED