Community Support + Recreation
Our long history in Sewickley
Our past inspires us to make the center the best place to meet sewickley's needs.
In 1935, a local group of young African American men organized and formed The Young Men’s Club. This group, with the support of the Sewickley Valley Ministerial Association and a group of prominent local citizens, joined together and established the Sewickley Colored Community Center.
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On February 1, 1937, the SCCC opened its doors for registration and recreational programs.
For decades “the Center” served as the focal point for Sewickley’s African American community, offering instructional and recreational athletics, martial arts training, crafts, Girl and Boy Scout Troops, and early childhood education; plus social gatherings and activities including parties, trips, a bowling league, and performances by Diana Ross and the Supremes, Jr. Walker and the All-Stars, and other headliners from the Motown Era.
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Today, The Sewickley Community Center continues to evolve to provide for the ever-changing needs of residents of the Sewickley Valley Area.
About Our Community Center
Our Mission And Vision Inspire Our Community Support
We believe in the potential of every resident of the Sewickley Valley Area. Our community resources and recreation center help people to live their happiest, healthiest, and fullest lives.
Mission
​​The Sewickley Community Center, "The Center," is dedicated to providing affordable activities, opportunities, and space to meet the diverse needs of the Sewickley Valley Area.
Vision
We are looking at our past as inspiration for the future to make The Center the best place to meet the community's ever changing needs.
Community Center Board of Directors
Meet the Center's volunteer board
Our board brings their diverse backgrounds to provide The Center with time, talent, and experience to meet the community's needs.
A passion for helping the community unites us.
We are always looking for volunteers to join us, so don't hesitate to get in touch with us anytime!
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Letter from the President
Hello,
Thank you so much for taking a minute to visit our website. While you are here, I’d like to personally invite you to come to see The Center. Contact us, and we’ll schedule your visit
For now, let me tell you a little bit more about the Sewickley Community Center.
The Center is so much more than a location. It’s a safe, local, and collaborative resource for the children and families of Sewickley and the surrounding communities.
From childcare to athletics to the community food pantry and beyond, The Center provides space and resources for meeting the community’s needs. And it’s the energetic members, patrons, and volunteers like you who make it all possible.
So thank you, and welcome to the Center!
Robert C. Patterson Jr.
President, Board of Directors
Sewickley Community Center
Our at-large Board Members
Our Volunteer Committee Members
Passion for the Sewickley community unites all our volunteers. Our committee members ensure The Center stays dynamic and adaptable to the community's evolving needs.
