The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, Inc.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Great tips for our athletes from Dr. Qanhah ⬇️

10/01/2026

🌟 Are you signed up for our monthly newsletter? If not, check out the exciting updates on youth sports grants & recognition! Let's keep our kids active with winter right around the corner! 🏆

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09/22/2026

🎉REC CLUB IS BACK… AND WE’RE READY FOR ANOTHER YEAR!🎉
💙 Rebuilding and Engaging our Community

The City of Utica Youth Bureau’s REC Club Afterschool Program kicks off October 19th at the Utica Rec Center! Open to UCSD students in grades 7–12. REC Club gives students a place to connect, stay active, learn, and have fun after school!

From gym activities and arts & crafts to tutoring, field trips, monthly events, and group activities—there’s always something happening at the REC!

A place to hang out. A place to learn. A place to get involved. A place to belong.

🎨📚📓🚌

📍 Utica Rec Center
🕒 3:00PM-6:00 PM
📝 Parent/guardian consent required
📞 For more information: (315) 223-4320

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09/10/2026

LAST CALL for Free Fall Programs for RCSD Students!

The Rome Family YMCA and Rome City School District are proud to offer a variety of programs at NO COST to RCSD students!

Many programs have reached capacity, but there's still time to join the fun.

Open spots currently available in:
-Floor Hockey
-Singing Club
-Basketball

Interested in another program? Contact us to check availability!

Register now and make this fall your best one yet: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5055/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG21409

Rome City School District- Rome, New York

09/09/2026

Fall means back to school 🍎🚌📚
📌It also means we have grant opportunities available!
📌Below is a list of ideas we are currently insterested in.
📌Have an idea or want to apply? Visit wadasfoundation.org

09/08/2026

📢WE’RE HIRING!

The Utica Youth Bureau is currently accepting applications for several part-time positions!

🗓️Application Deadline: September 21st

📍 Applications must be completed in person at the Utica Rec Center.

See flyer for more information⬇️

09/05/2026

🏈🧡 A HUGE THANK YOU! 🧡🏈
Rome Colts Football would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, Inc. for their generous donation of our new sideline player benches!
These benches are a wonderful addition to our field and will give our players a dedicated place to rest, regroup, and cheer on their teammates during games. 🏈
We are incredibly grateful for organizations like The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation that continue to invest in our youth and support programs in our community.
Thank you for supporting the Rome Colts and helping us make improvements for our players! 🧡🖤