The Belle Center

Family, Community Health Programs & Services


Senior Wellness Program: Join a Senior Program that’s exciting and offers regular activities - arts & crafts, bingo, field trips, a M-F nutritious lunch program, exercise classes, workshops, cooking class and more.  Transportation is available. (M - F, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Contact: Grace Parker or Jose Centeno at 842-6139.  

Food Pantry: Offers a variety of non-perishable items for those who are in need. If you or anyone you know is in need and without food register at The Belle Center to be a recipient of a regular biweekly bag of goods (Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Contact: Priscilla Grant 845-0485 Ext. 18.   

The Belle After-School Program for Youth ages 14-21: Safe and friendly environment for youth to perform recreational activities. (M - F, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Contact: Stanley Fernandez 845-0485 Ext. 19.  

Big Brother Big Sisters: Big Brother Big Sister of Erie County: Currently has openings at The Belle Center! We can provide a volunteer mentor for your child. We meet one day a week from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eligibility Requirements - Children ages 6 - 14. Call Tom Kirst 844-2029. All applications are confidential.

Adult Education: “Do Better!” Get on the road to attaining the fundamentals you need (GED, ESL, Culinary classes) to create a successful future at The Belle Center Location. (M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Just call 843-4023.

People INC.: Western New York’s leading non-profit human services agency. Through a variety of services including residential, employment, community outreach, health care and recreation programs, we help seniors, families and people with disabilities live more healthy, independent and productive lives. (M - F, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Contact:  845-0485 Ext. 10.

First Hand Science: is a program where our children get the opportunity to experience Science in a real way! In small groups, they are presented with experiments of all kinds to expose them to advanced, but understandable scientific methodologies. Through our First Hand Science program we hope to ignite a passion for science by planting the seeds and providing a strong foundation for our future scientists in the making. (Fall M - F, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Contact: Chrissy Calixte 845-0485 Ext. 27.  

City of Buffalo Youth Counseling: If your child is in need of professional counseling services (M- F, 8:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Contact: Richard May  845-0485 Ext. 22.  

AIDS Testing Services: For more information about how you can find out your status and receive a FREE and confidential AIDS test Contact: Front Desk (Every other Friday) 845-0485 Ext. 10. 

Department of Social Services: (M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Contact: Brenda Montanez 845-0485 Ext. 22.   

Facility Usage: Having an event and need a place to hold it? Find out how you can rent a portion of The Belle Center for your event. Contact: Front Desk 845-0485 Ext. 10.