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Serving the Sewickley Community since 1935
SEWICKLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
About Us
Our long history in Sewickley
Our past inspires us to make the center the best place to meet Sewickley's needs.
In 1935, a local group of young African American men organized and formed The Young Men’s Club. This group, with the support of the Sewickley Valley Ministerial Association and a group of prominent local citizens, joined together and established the Sewickley Colored Community Center.
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On February 1, 1937, the SCCC opened its doors for registration and recreational programs.
For decades “the Center” served as the focal point for Sewickley’s African American community, offering instructional and recreational athletics, martial arts training, crafts, Girl and Boy Scout Troops, and early childhood education; plus social gatherings and activities including parties, trips, a bowling league, and performances by Diana Ross and the Supremes, Jr. Walker and the All-Stars, and other headliners from the Motown Era.
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Today, The Sewickley Community Center continues to evolve to provide for the ever-changing needs of residents of the Sewickley Valley Area.
Our Mission And Vision Inspire Our Community Support
We believe in the potential of every resident of the Sewickley Valley Area. Our community resources and recreation center help people to live their happiest, healthiest, and fullest lives.
Mission Vision
​​The Sewickley Community Center, "The Center," is dedicated to providing affordable activities, opportunities, and space to meet the diverse needs of the Sewickley Valley Area.
We are looking at our past as inspiration for the future to make The Center the best place to meet the community's ever changing needs.
Mission
