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Welcome to Southside Community center!
We believe community is more than just people connected by close proximity— how we gather reflects & reveals our beliefs, identities, and values. We’re on a mission to affirm and empower the black community —to foster growth, to develop our strengths, to encourage unity, to unapologetically embrace and celebrate who we are as a people, a culture and a community .
support our community
OFFER A PLATFORM
respect our partners
savor the good times
EMPOWER OUR YOUTH
We share our community’s stories and build acceptance, trust, and communication by creating a safe space where black Americans can feel loved, welcomed and accepted.
Life’s a lot more fun when we’re free to be our authentic selves. We create programs, events, and products for inspiration and self-expression in the home, community and beyond.
We are supported by exceptional partners- colleges, farmers, creatives, producers, leaders, etc who help to make all our programs happen and bring events to life.
“SOLID AS A ROCK” is our motto. It’s the idea that true connection, friendship, and mutual advancement occurs when we collaborate and support each other.
“For the people” is our motto. It’s the idea that true connection, friendship, and mutual advancement occurs when we collaborate and support each other.
SOUTHSIDE
COMMUNITY CENTER
Building Black Unity and Y'all Can Come too!
Since its incorporation in 1934, the Southside Community Center, Inc., continues to affirm, empower, and foster the development of self-pride among the African-American citizens of greater Ithaca. Through forums and activities in education, recreation, political and social awareness, the Southside Community Center is a community resource center. We serve as a vehicle to develop an appreciation for the contributions and presence of those peoples of African descent in the greater Ithaca community and in the larger world community.
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How it all began...
The present Southside Community Center (SSCC) is the legacy of the work and ideals of the Francis Harper Women’s Club, a group of Black women leaders in the Ithaca community. In March of 1927, the Francis Harper Women’s Club organized the Serve-Us League to serve the residents of the historically Black Southside neighborhood of Ithaca, NY. Founded with just $220, raised by Mrs. Vera Irvin (president) and Mrs. Gessie Cooper, the SSCC was to be a non-sectarian and non-partisan organization for the “uplifting” of every individual. For the first seven years of its existence, the Center met in a house at 221 South Plain Street, and in 1932 purchased the property at 305 South Plain Street, the current home of the Center. In 1936 the structure was razed, and in 1937 the current facility was erected by the Works Progress Administration in cooperation with the Southside Corporation and the City of Ithaca. The building was dedicated in a ceremony attended by the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in 1938.
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Chavon Bunch, Executive Director
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Kayla Matos, Deputy Director
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Fern Morgan, Director Of Operations
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Charles Rhody, Nutrition Program Director
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Sharon Payne, Chef
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Nesiah Lee, Program Assistant
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Jayvon Ne Smith, Program Assistant
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Madison Smith, Program Assistant
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Kayla Matos, Deputy Director
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their family home. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Fern Morgan, Director Of Operations
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Charles Rhody, Nutrition Program Director
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Sharon Payne, Chef
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Nesiah Lee, Program Assistant
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Jayvon Ne Smith, Program Assistant
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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Madison Smith, Program Assistant
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Chavon Bunch was born and raised in Ithaca. She is the daughter of Marcia Baum and granddaughter of Dr. Donald and Jennie Graham, all of whom have respectfully served the Ithaca community for almost 50 years. Chavon grew up attending Southside for Girl Scout meetings and remembers the fun times “hanging out” with other girls that looked just like her. Now she lives in the neighborhood with her husband Antwan and two beautiful kids Ayani and Kincade.
Ayani attends Southside for the after-school program, CUMEP, and UNITED Dance Troupe. Chavon is fully committed to Southside Community Center and its mission, while continuing the family tradition of community service. Look out for her and the family strolling the neighborhood, playing in the yard, or chatting with the many people that pass by their familyhome. Do not hesitate to stop and say “Hello!”
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What national bestseller is on your "must-read" list?
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Caste the origins of our discontents
between the world and me
What's your drink of choice to start your day?
Good Ole Apple/Orange Juice
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Coffee, duh
Which personal item are you guaranteed to never leave home without?
My charger!
Bottled Water
A notebook
lip Gloss/Balm
What's your fave way to unwind at the end of the day?
some quality time with family
a good book and a soy candle
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Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars
You can change your life today all it takes is one little step.
We have nothing to fear except fear itself.
carpe diem
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The Southside Community Center’s Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of the Center’s operations, for ensuring its financial stability, and for leading the Center’s long-term vision and planning. Our board is representative of the historic and diverse community that the Center serves and many of us have been involved with the Center as young people, parents, employees and/or community volunteers throughout the years. As a group, we are committed to empowering, uplifting, and cultivating self-pride amongst African American community members in the greater Ithaca area.
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Greetings, I'm Dr. Nia. Born in Ithaca, New York, Dr. Nia Michelle Nunn is currently an Associate Professor in Education at Ithaca College, a performer-scholar-mother-activist, and the President of the Southside Community Center's Board of Directors. As a Girl Scout participant at SSCC and festival performer for many of her early years, she has always cherished the agency’s mission and purpose. Today, Dr. Nia is committed to not only contributing to the mission and purpose, but also a vision and higher potential for the Southside Community Center, Inc. She brings to SSCC her expertise as a teacher, teacher trainer, and director of programs designed to empower and uplift the voices of young Black women and girls.
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Amos Malone has lived in Ithaca for over 40 years. He serves as a board member now with thanks for how Southside supported him in the early 80s as a regular in the afterschool program run by Arlene Carr. Amos is a pastor, reads the Bible, loves Jesus, and spending time with his children who bring him joy.
Children are our Future. Let's invest in them!
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Amos Malone, Vice President
Raquel Mercado works as a Teacher Assistant at Fall Creek Elementary School. She is a long time supporter and member of the Southside Community Center’s programs and activities.
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Raquel Mercado, Secretary
Caleb R Thomas was born in Ithaca and raised on East Hill halfway between Collegetown and Belle Sherman. Previously, he was on the organizing team for Congo Square Market Fridays at Southside and his son Indigo attended many summers of CUMEP. Caleb is an artist, designer, and printmaker passionate about the intersections of art and justice. He coordinates murals throughout Ithaca (including 7 so far at Southside) as part of an art and culture strategy for community organizing and justice movement building. Everyone is an artist - including you. Together we are strong.
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Vannessa De Jesus was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ithaca, New York in Spring of 1992. Vannessa studied accounting at TC3 and has three children, one boy and two girls and also raised her cousin. She has been employed at Salvation Army for nine years. Southside Community Center Inc. has been a part of Vannessa’s life as well as her children’s life for many years. Vannessa and her family have always had a deep love and devotion for Southside Community Center, Inc. and the neighborhood.
Vannessa De Jesus, Treasurer
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Sonya has lived in Ithaca since 1990 and from the first year of moving to Ithaca she has been active in many different community projects at the SSCC. Sonya have held three different positions of employment at the center. She believes that SSCC offers excellent programs for all families and a solid board of directors is needed to help keep the center centered and moving in the best possible direction for our community. As a board member She is committed to the success of the Southside Community Center.
Children are our Future. Let's invest in them!
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Amos Malone has lived in Ithaca for over 40 years. He serves as a board member now with thanks for how Southside supported him in the early 80s as a regular in the afterschool program run by Arlene Carr. Amos is a pastor, reads the Bible, loves Jesus, and spending time with his children which bring him joy.
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Amos Malone, Vice President
Raquel Mercado works as a Teacher Assistant at Fall Creek Elementary School. She is a long time supporter and member of the Southside Community Center’s programs and activities.
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Raquel Mercado, Secretary
Caleb R Thomas was born in Ithaca and raised on East Hill halfway between Collegetown and Belle Sherman. Previously, he was on the organizing team for Congo Square Market Fridays at Southside and his son Indigo attended many summers of CUMEP. Caleb is an artist, designer, and printmaker passionate about the intersections of art and justice. He coordinates murals throughout Ithaca (including 7 so far at Southside) as part of an art and culture strategy for community organizing and justice movement building. Everyone is an artist - including you. Together we are strong.
Together, we are strong!
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Caleb R Thomas, Secretary
Vannessa De Jesus was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Ithaca, New York in Spring of 1992. Vannessa studied accounting at TC3 and has three children, one boy and two girls and also raised her cousin. She has been employed at Salvation Army for nine years. Southside Community Center Inc. has been a part of Vannessa’s life as well as her children’s life for many years. Vannessa and her family have always had a deep love and devotion for Southside Community Center, Inc. and the neighborhood.
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Vannessa De Jesus, Treasurer
Sonya has lived in Ithaca since 1990 and from the first year of moving to Ithaca she has been active in many different community projects at the SSCC. Sonya have held three different positions of employment at the center. She believes that SSCC offers excellent programs for all families and a solid board of directors is needed to help keep the center centered and moving in the best possible direction for our community. As a board member She is committed to the success of the Southside Community Center.
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