Thomas H. Slater Community Center

08/18/2026

WHAT IMPACT DID MR. BRADSHAW MAKE IN YOUR LIFE? ❤️

Did he help you get your first job?

Did he ever reach into his own pocket and give you $$ when you needed it the most?

Did he give you a hug at just the right moment?

Did he sit and listen to your problem, pick up the phone, and find a solution?

Did he give you a ride to an appointment, when you had no other way to get there?

Did he encourage you, pray for you, or pray with you?

For so many people in our community, Mr. Bradshaw had been there. What's your story!!

On Saturday, October 24 at 12 noon, we will honor Mr. Bradshaw with a special theatrical and storytelling performance, "Hurvy's Hands," at the Slater Center.

And we want YOU to be part of it!

If you have a Mr. Bradshaw story, you can tell it or write it. You do not have to be an experienced performer. We will help you bring your story to life.

Our first meeting is Wednesday, August 26 at 1:00 PM at the Slater Center, with rehearsals on Wednesdays and Fridays.

📞 Sign up: Slater Center at 914-948-6211
📧 Email: [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕛 12 Noon
📍 Thomas H. Slater Center

Lunch and a special T-shirt featuring the image below will be $20.

T-shirts are limited, so please call the Slater Center at 914-948-6211 to order your shirt and reserve your ticket.

Please share this post with anyone who has a Mr. Bradshaw story. ❤️ We know there are many.

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

We are taking Sugar the Play on the road. Come see us for free at the White Plains Senior Center on Wednesday, August 12th, 12:30 p.m.

07/01/2026

Hello Friends,

After 44 years and 8 months, I have reached the end of an incredible journey,

When I first walked through the doors of the Thomas H. Slater Center on October 26, 1981, as its secretary, I could not have imagined what lay ahead. It has been the privilege of a lifetime to grow alongside the Slater Center, to witness its impact, and to work with so many dedicated staff, board members, volunteers, elected officials, donors, community partners, and friends. Together, we have celebrated Slater in all its victories, challenges, storms, and opportunities that have changed lives.

I am most proud of my life of service, reflected in the children who returned as adults to share their successes, the young people who grew into leaders and role models, the seniors who found friendship, purpose, and a voice through storytelling, and the resilient families who taught me the true meaning of hope, perseverance, and unconditional love. These are the moments that have defined my career and will forever remain the greatest rewards of this remarkable journey.

None of this was accomplished alone.

To the Board of Directors, thank you for your trust and leadership. Thank you for believing in my vision and giving me the support and latitude to grow programs that have strengthened our ability to serve the community. Your confidence made it possible to turn ideas into opportunities that have touched countless lives.

To the remarkable staff and volunteers, thank you for your dedication, compassion, creativity, and unwavering commitment to our mission. You have been more than coworkers; you are family.

To the donors, foundations, elected officials, community organizations, churches, schools, hospitals, businesses, and countless partners, thank you for believing in our vision and investing in our community. Your generosity has impacted thousands of lives.

To the participants and families we have served, you have been my greatest teachers. Your determination and courage have inspired me every single day. Being of service to you has been one of the greatest honors of my life.

As I step aside, I do so with complete confidence in Slater's future under the leadership of Delphine Burton ([email protected]). I know Slater's mission will continue to thrive through her passion and dedication, along with the support of the staff, board of directors, and community at large.

Although I am retiring from my role, I will always remain Slater's biggest cheerleader. I look forward to watching its continued success and cheering it on from the sidelines.

Thank you for this remarkable journey. I wish each of you the very best, and I hope our paths will cross again.

With heartfelt gratitude and endless appreciation,

Heather Miller
Retired Executive Director
(as of 11:59 p.m., June 30, 2026)

05/30/2026

Our own Delphine Burton is the White Plains Juneteenth Grand Marshal. Come meet and greet her and the honorees on Tuesday, 6/2, 5:30pm at the Thomas H. Slater Center.

05/21/2026

Our own Wiley Harrison, chair of the Board of Directors. Congratulations Wiley.

04/23/2026

The Board of Directors of the Thomas H. Slater Center is proud to announce the appointment of Delphine Burton as Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026.

A lifelong White Plains resident, Burton brings a strong record of leadership, service, and community advocacy. A graduate of the White Plains Public Schools, she has deep roots in the Winbrook community and a longstanding commitment to the neighborhood she will serve. Burton holds degrees from SUNY Fredonia, Walden University, and Capella University, and currently works at Mercy University. She is also a self-published author and active community leader, including prior service on the Slater Center Board. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the White Plains Juneteenth Heritage Committee, and Bethel Baptist Church, and is the Founder and CEO of Delphine’s World, Inc., a nonprofit committed to helping individuals pursue knowledge and excellence.

“Delphine brings passion, integrity, and a deep understanding of our community,” said Board Chair Wiley Harrison. “We are excited to welcome her as our next Executive Director.”

“I am honored to serve the community that helped shape me,” Burton said. “I look forward to building on the Slater Center’s legacy of opportunity and connection.”

Burton succeeds Heather Miller, who will retire in June after 45 years of dedicated leadership. Miller will support a smooth transition in the months ahead.

“It has been the honor of my life to serve this community,” Miller shared. “I am confident the Center will continue to thrive under Delphine’s leadership.”

Delphine will start on July 1, 2026. Please join us in congratulating her!