2025 West Side Community Services Building Renovation

Weโ€™re getting a makeover this summer! The City of Buffalo is leading a project to replace the floors in our 161 Vermont Street classrooms, cafeteria, kitchen and some auxiliary spaces!

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IMPORTANT DATES

Last day 161 Vermont Street is open to public: Friday, May 16

 

Reopening date: Renovations are projected to last through the end of July. We donโ€™t yet have a confirmed reopening date, but we will announce it here when we do.

 

Last day for yoga classes: Wednesday, May 21

 

Last day for after-school program and West Side Teens: Friday, May 30

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

Our staff will be working remotely and can still be contacted via email and phone throughout this project.

 

๐ŸŒž West Side Kids Summer Camp will be held at the Loretto Ministry Center (301 14th Street).

 

๐Ÿง“๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ด๐Ÿฟ West Side Seniors will continue to meet at Santa Maria Towers on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Our seniors are invited to attend the Richmond-Summer Senior Center on Wednesdays and Fridays.

 

๐Ÿซ‘ Provisions 139 food pantry will be open as usual (Wednesdays from 12-3 p.m. and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m.) at 44 Breckenridge.

 

๐Ÿฅ• Mobile pantry in the 161 Vermont Street parking lot will operate as usual (4:30-6 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month) but there will be no indoor access (including restrooms).

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Our 161 Vermont Street community center is temporarily closed for renovations. Some programs are still operating at different locations. Please visit wscsbuffalo.org/renovation for all the details.