he Montgomery Neighborhood Center as we know it today was constructed in 1956. At the time of its founding, the corporation faced the challenge of restoring a sense of community in a neighborhood suffering the multiple shocks of structural decay, the spread of urban blight, and a rapidly changing population as many African Americans settled in the Southwest. The Center remains committed to its initial objectives "To organize, operate, and maintain a neighborhood center in Rochester, to promote and foster neighborhood life and guide its development." The initial programs at 10 Cady Street included a Craft Program, Welcome Wagon, and Block By Block Clean-Up. Today, our services stem from three main programs: the Senior Nutrition Program, Family Emergency Services, and the Neighborhood Preservation Program.