SSYC Inc.

SSYC Inc. Welcome to SSYC Inc. "Building a Better World One Family at a Time."

¡Bienvenido a SSYC, Inc.! "Construyendo un mundo mejor, una familia a la vez."

https://app.booksarefun.com/SecondStreetYC07060 The Second Street Youth Center Foundation, Inc. (SSYC) is a multipurpose non-profit organization seeking to bring about better community relations by providing educational, vocational, cultural and recreational activities for youth and adults in this community. Through these activities the Foundation strives to provide opportunities for self expressi

on, the building of self-worth and an overall environment that fosters creative learning and enables people to reach their full potential. SSYC has become a recognized viable community service agency in the City of Plainfield. Each year multitudes of residents pass through this Agency as recipients of many types of services.

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05/21/2026

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Union County’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8 ) will open its waiting list and will be accepting 500 applications beginning Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the Union County Section 8 website.

Applications must be submitted online only. Residents are encouraged to review eligibility requirements and application details in advance.

For full information and to apply on Friday, May 22, visit: https://ucnj.org/housing-choice-voucher/.

We are blessed and honored  at SSYC to say Ms. Sheila Doyle has worked with us for over 50 years!!  But now Plainfield H...
05/15/2026

We are blessed and honored at SSYC to say Ms. Sheila Doyle has worked with us for over 50 years!! But now Plainfield High School celebrates her as a member of the Plainfield High School Hall of Fame!!! Congratulations Ms. Doyle on your induction into the a Plainfield High School Hall of Fame!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎊🎊🎊🎊

We must take time to congratulate our very own Ms. Maria Lazarte who has been named a Union County SHERO for 2026!  In a...
05/15/2026

We must take time to congratulate our very own Ms. Maria Lazarte who has been named a Union County SHERO for 2026! In addition to being an amazing Teacher Assistant with SSYC, she volunteers and teaches ESL Classes to the community every Saturday!!! Her students love her and surprised her by submitting her recommendation application in ENGLISH!! Ms. Maria thank you and CONGRATULATIONS we are so blessed to have and we are so proud of you 🥰🥰🥰🥰🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️

Shared a wonderful morning networking and meeting others who serve the community.  Thank you to the Westfield Foundation...
05/15/2026

Shared a wonderful morning networking and meeting others who serve the community. Thank you to the Westfield Foundation for the invitation and the opportunity to meet some amazing people 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰🥰🥰

From SSYC to all Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties, Mentors and community mothers!!
05/11/2026

From SSYC to all Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties, Mentors and community mothers!!

A beautiful morning filled with families, love, and smiles 💛Our Month of the Young Child Family Brunch, hosted by Founta...
05/01/2026

A beautiful morning filled with families, love, and smiles 💛

Our Month of the Young Child Family Brunch, hosted by Fountain Baptist Church, brought our SSYC community together in the best way. From shared meals to special moments between parents and children, it was a joyful celebration of connection, support, and the importance of family. We are so grateful for everyone who joined us and helped make the morning so meaningful ✨

Stretch, breathe, and grow 🌱🧘‍♀️Our Little Sprouts Yoga Day was the perfect way to celebrate the Month of the Young Chil...
04/30/2026

Stretch, breathe, and grow 🌱🧘‍♀️

Our Little Sprouts Yoga Day was the perfect way to celebrate the Month of the Young Child! Our preschoolers practiced simple yoga poses, mindfulness, and relaxation while building strength, balance, and confidence. It was a calm and joyful day filled with movement, laughter, and learning; reminding us how important it is to nurture both growing bodies and minds 💚✨

A special thank you to our wonderful yoga instructor, Ms. Rebecca, for guiding our little sprouts through such a peaceful and engaging experience!

You deserve a 2nd Chance!!! Please register 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
04/15/2026

You deserve a 2nd Chance!!! Please register 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️

Happy Women’s History Month! 🌸This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and impact of all the incredible women ...
03/16/2026

Happy Women’s History Month! 🌸

This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and impact of all the incredible women in our community, especially our amazing moms.

On Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting our Women’s Wellness Event, “In Full Bloom: A Day of Relaxation and Reflection.” Moms enjoyed a peaceful morning of yoga to refresh and relax, followed by a fun and creative activity where everyone painted their own flower pots and planted their own blooms. We wrapped up the morning with a meaningful “Chat & Chew,” where we gathered together to enjoy food and have an open conversation about women’s mental health and the importance of taking time to care for ourselves.

Thank you to all the wonderful women who joined us and made the day so special. Here’s to continuing to grow, support one another, and bloom together. 🌷✨
Happy Women’s History Month!
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¡Feliz Mes de la Historia de la Mujer! 🌸

Este mes celebramos la fortaleza, la resiliencia y el impacto de todas las mujeres increíbles de nuestra comunidad, especialmente de nuestras maravillosas mamás.

El viernes tuvimos el placer de organizar nuestro evento de bienestar para mujeres, “En Plena Floración: Un Día de Relajación y Reflexión.” Las mamás disfrutaron de una tranquila sesión de yoga por la mañana para renovarse y relajarse. Luego realizamos una actividad divertida y creativa donde cada una pintó su propia maceta y plantó sus propias flores. Para cerrar la mañana, tuvimos un “Chat y Chew,” donde nos reunimos para disfrutar de comida y tener una conversación abierta sobre la salud mental de las mujeres y la importancia de tomarnos tiempo para cuidarnos.

Gracias a todas las mujeres maravillosas que participaron e hicieron que este día fuera tan especial. Sigamos creciendo, apoyándonos unas a otras y floreciendo juntas. 🌷✨
¡Feliz Mes de la Historia de la Mujer!

On behalf of Second Street Youth Center, we send our deepest condolences and mourn the loss Connor.  Our thoughts and pr...
02/20/2026

On behalf of Second Street Youth Center, we send our deepest condolences and mourn the loss Connor. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and our community. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Plainfield Community Mourning After Missing 19-Year-Old Found Deceased February 19, 2026 at 8:16 pm EST Plainfield By: Richard L. Smith  An extensive search for a missing Plainfield teenager has ended in tragedy, as city officials confirmed that 19-year-old Connor Oldfield has been located decease...

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