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The Daemen College-Seneca Babcock Partnership
Since 1998, Daemen faculty and students have been working with residents of the Seneca Babcock community through the Daemen College-Seneca Babcock Partnership. Daemen students provide services to youth K-12 at three sites: The Boys and Girls Club, The Seneca Babcock Community Center, and The Seneca Street Church.
During the academic year, Daemen students work in each of the three agencies in Seneca Babcock, serving about 90 children per day. The Summer Reading Camp was held in August, 2005 in collaboration with The Thomas Reynolds Center for Special Education and After-School Programs. The camp was attended by 85 children, with a carnival and graduation held on the final day.
In May of 2005, The Daemen College-Seneca Babcock Partnership was awarded the Civic Empowerment Award. Presented by the Buffalo Niagara All-America City Committee, the Civic Empowerment Awards Program recognizes successful collaborations between citizens, government, businesses and non-profits in finding solutions to civic challenges in our communities.
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The Seneca Babcock Drama club is all smiles after a successful performance of Cinderella in May, 2005. The Drama Club was begun in 2003 by Jessica Borek, Social Work '05 (top row right). The impact of the club has been remarkable: the children have grown not only in ability, but in confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth. Other Daemen students featured in the picture are Katherine Beyer, Social Work '07 (second row, second to the right) and Kerry McMahon, Political Science '07 (top row, right). |
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Members of the Teen Program at Seneca Street Church on a tubing field trip with Daemen college students and driver, Winter 2003. |
Daemen’s Fall Open House
Mark your calendar for Daemen’s Fall Open House on Saturday, October 24, 2009. This is a one-of-a-kind chance to tour the campus. Get to know admissions counselors, faculty, and Daemen staff. Make a reservation [/admissions/], or call 800.462.7652.