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Our Vision

Early Childhood at Manny Cantor Center is an inspired, responsive and progressive school built on the following principles: all children are competent, capable, and curious; all families have something to contribute; we are stronger together. We believe that universal education is necessary for equal citizenship. Our school incorporates Head Start, Early Head Start, Universal Pre-K and tuition funding to serve all families on the Lower East Side and beyond.

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The Lower East Side's community hub. Fitness 🤸🏻‍♀️🏋🏾🏀, arts 🎨, early childhood ed 📓, community programs 👯 for ages 0-100+. All are welcome!

Last week, teen artists joined us for an intensive Last week, teen artists joined us for an intensive at the EA Art School. They had fun drawing, painting, and sculpting new creations as they learned about different artistic traditions. Thank you to everyone who participated! 🎨
Thank you to everyone who came to our summer carni Thank you to everyone who came to our summer carnival on Friday afternoon. We had a blast playing games, doing crafts, and sharing community resources with our MCC friends and community school partners!
Our new 2nd-floor rental space is available for yo Our new 2nd-floor rental space is available for your next event 💍 🎂 🍸 🤝 Visit mannycantor.org/rentals for more information!
✨Our second floor roof terrace is officially open! ✨Our second floor roof terrace is officially open! ✨

We look forward to seeing community members of all ages enjoying the fresh air and sunshine up on the roof together. 

Yesterday, we held a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate our new space. We were thrilled to host Assemblymember @amgracelee, whose support and enthusiasm for this project helped turn our dream of a community roof space into a reality.

As Assemblymember Grace Lee said in her speech last night, “MCC is a place that many people in the community call their second home.”
Sending love and gratitude to our wonderful commun Sending love and gratitude to our wonderful community who joined us for the 4th annual Intergenerational Prom last week! We had a blast dancing and celebrating together in the Enchanted Forest 🧚✨

Thank you to our fabulous partners for donating food and prizes. We look forward to next year!
READY TO START THE NEXT PHASE OF YOUR FITNESS JOUR READY TO START THE NEXT PHASE OF YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY?

Meet our expert personal trainers and kick your workouts up a notch. 

Join MCC Fitness today and get the lowest membership pricing in the Lower East Side.
We want to thank volunteers from @blueowlcapital, We want to thank volunteers from @blueowlcapital, who recently came together to sort and package 38 boxes of clothing for donation to the ReLoved Boutique!

Your generous contribution of professional attire will help support our students and young adults as they prepare for college and enter the workforce.
It was a privilege to welcome Commissioner of the It was a privilege to welcome Commissioner of the Department for the Aging, Lisa Scott-McKenzie, to our center last Friday. We are grateful to her for taking the time to listen, engage, and discuss how her leadership can further strengthen our programming for older adults, and for her continued support for centers like ours across the city.
Gatherings like last week’s Passover Seder are wha Gatherings like last week’s Passover Seder are what make MCC such a special place to belong. Thank you to our members who joined us for a meaningful afternoon.

“Coming together to break bread, or matzah, as was the case at our trilingual Passover Seder on Tuesday, is a beautiful reminder of the joy we can derive from learning about one another’s rituals and stories, and just being together in community.” 

-Jamie Davidson Craig
Executive Director, MCC
This week’s #HerStory comes from Adi C., who has b This week’s #HerStory comes from Adi C., who has been a member of MCC Fitness for four years! 

She describes how having a fitness routine helps empower her to feel her best, both in mind and body.

“Wellness and fitness to me means feeling your best self. It helps me clear my mind and get my body a lot stronger.”
Last Tuesday, our Senior Advocacy Leadership Team Last Tuesday, our Senior Advocacy Leadership Team (SALT) visited Albany to rally in support of the New York Health Act, which aims to provide medical coverage for all New Yorkers. SALT and MCC staff gathered at the Capitol steps and had a meet and greet with @amgracelee. 

Thank you, SALT, for your commitment to advocacy and our community!
This week’s #HerStory comes from Audrey Pieters, D This week’s #HerStory comes from Audrey Pieters, Director of Vendor Management at Educational Alliance. 

She shares how powerful showing up for yourself can be. “Nine years ago, I joined MCC Fitness because I wanted to take better care of myself. Life had been 
busy and demanding, and I realized that if I didn’t intentionally make time for my health, it would always come last. I hoped to find a place where I could build a consistent routine, improve my physical health, and stay motivated—even on the days when it wasn’t easy.”
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Building Hours

Monday–Friday: 6:30 am – 9 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm

MCC Fitness Hours

Monday–Thursday: 6:30 am – 9 pm
Friday: 6:30 am – 7 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm

EA Art School Office Hours

Monday–Friday: 9 am – 6 pm

Members Studio

Monday–Friday: 6:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 9 am - 5:30 pm

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