Greater Ithaca Activities Center

Greater Ithaca Activities Center GIAC's Mission
The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is a center for all ages, particularly you

GIAC's Mission

The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is a center for all ages, particularly youth and teens. It serves the immediate neighborhood and the greater Ithaca area by providing multicultural, educational, and recreational programs focused on social and individual development. The center's programs include services dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people we serve;

advocating for the rights and needs of youth, families, underrepresented, and disenfranchised populations; providing structured employment training opportunities for at risk youth and adults; and fighting against oppression and intimidation in our community. The center executes this mission through its own programming and by drawing on the resources of other community agencies and individuals.

Welcome to Summer Camp @ GIAC!! Take a look at programing starting Monday!
03/26/2026

Welcome to Summer Camp @ GIAC!! Take a look at programing starting Monday!

03/17/2026

🌎✨ A Special Multicultural Exchange at GIAC!
Take a look at this wonderful recap video created by students from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, who visited GIAC on Monday, March 9 to participate in a multicultural program with our Youth Program participants.
This experience was made possible through a partnership with the Cornell University Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.
The students were so inspired by their time with our youth that they created this recap video to share what they learned from the GIAC community. đź’›
Our youth had a great time learning about Ecuadorian culture, history, and even playing games together. Moments like these remind us how powerful cultural exchange and community partnerships can be.
Take a look! 👇🎥

03/17/2026
GIAC has been registered for the 10th Annual Give a Chance Lottery. We have won “BIG” in the past with this one! So, rea...
03/17/2026

GIAC has been registered for the 10th Annual Give a Chance Lottery. We have won “BIG” in the past with this one! So, reach out to everyone you know and have them vote for GIAC everyday starting Sunday, March 1st – Tuesday, March 31st: The more votes we get, the better our chances of being randomly chosen for one of the top prizes!

Additional information and dates are located on the bottom of the flyer.

Good morning,

GIAC has been registered for the 10th Annual Give a Chance Lottery. We have won “BIG” in the past with this one! So, reach out to everyone you know and have them vote for GIAC everyday starting Sunday, March 1st – Tuesday, March 31st: The more votes we get, the better our chances of being randomly chosen for one of the top prizes!

Additional information and dates are located on the bottom of the flyer.

GIAC- Black Heritage: Unplugged Angela Davis
03/17/2026

GIAC- Black Heritage: Unplugged Angela Davis

Good morning,GIAC has been registered for the 10th Annual Give a Chance Lottery. We have won “BIG” in the past with this...
03/12/2026

Good morning,

GIAC has been registered for the 10th Annual Give a Chance Lottery. We have won “BIG” in the past with this one! So, reach out to everyone you know and have them vote for GIAC everyday starting Sunday, March 1st – Tuesday, March 31st: The more votes we get, the better our chances of being randomly chosen for one of the top prizes!

Additional information and dates are located on the bottom of the flyer.

The GSVA is coordinating Baby Brigade 2026, a veteran-led community service initiative designed to support families acro...
03/12/2026

The GSVA is coordinating Baby Brigade 2026, a veteran-led community service initiative designed to support families across Ithaca who may be navigating limited childcare, resources, baby essentials, or support networks. Our goal is for this to be a truly collaborative, community-wide effort where all partners are recognized and celebrated.

What is Baby Brigade?

January–March 2026
• A community-wide donation drive collecting diapers, pull-ups, wipes, baby essentials, and caregiver-wellness items (coffee, books, gift cards, mugs, self-care items, etc.).

• We’re also launching “Pull-Ups for Pull-Ups,” a friendly fundraising challenge open to campus and community teams.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (10 AM–2 PM):

• The Baby Brigade Family Fair: a free, open-to-the-community baby shower and family resource fair where we’ll distribute supplies, have raffles/giveaways for new and expecting parents, and connect parents and caregivers with health, wellness, and family-support organizations.

Our goal is simple: ease the load on families: moms, dads, caregivers, babies, and toddlers, while giving the entire Ithaca community a meaningful way to get involved.

Donation bin is set up i GIAC's lobby at 301 W. Court St. Ithaca!

02/19/2026

Hi,
I wanted to personally reach out and share that GIAC is exploring the possibility of developing a 24/7 daycare option here in Tompkins County. This could be life-changing for so many working families, but it can only happen if we truly hear from the community.

Your voice matters. I’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to share your feedback and pass the link https://forms.gle/yy1S8ockPZNZPNru7 along to anyone you know who may benefit. The more voices we gather, the stronger this effort becomes.

Thank you so much for the support — I truly believe we can make this happen together.

With appreciation,

Keyturah aka Kay Moore (she/her)
Program Coordinator Assistant
Hospitality Employment Training Program (HETP)
607-272-3622 ext 2287 or 607-882-1365 cell
[email protected]

“ A positive perspective prevents poor performance”

02/19/2026

Black Heritage: Unplugged

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Address

301 W Court St
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16072723622

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