Smith-Williams Service Center

Location and Hours of Operation

• 2295 Pasco Street | 850-891-1860
• Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Saturday: Special scheduling may be provided for community rentals, special events, activities and functions

The Smith-Williams Service Center, is located in the Bond Community, was dedicated by Mayor Hurley Rudd and the City of Tallahassee on October 11, 1981.
The Smith-Williams Service Center was named in the honor of Elder Owen Smith and Mrs. Lucile Williams whose visions were to provide social service and meeting space for the Bond Community citizens.

Smith-Williams Service Center is a neighborhood multi-purpose facility that provides access to human and social services in the area of health, education, culture and technology. The Smith-Williams Service Center offers youth, teens, adults and senior citizens programming, family services, groups meeting space, lease space and volunteer opportunities. The center also seeks to provide intergenerational program and services to the Bond and Southside Communities citizens.
                                                   
Smith-Williams Service Center’s goals and objective are to provide comprehensive and challenging intergenerational programs and services such as seminars, workshops, physical fitness wellness, arts & crafts, musicals, socials, outings, academic activities, enrichment that improve and strengthen the youth, teens, adults, and seniors quality of life.
 
Smith-Williams Service Center provides units of service to numerous of citizens throughout the City of Tallahassee. The center continues to expand and is a catalyst in providing intergenerational programs and services.

Free Community Youth Programs:

• K-5th After-school Enrichment Program - Provides after school enrichment for K-5th grades students. While the primary emphasis is on academic enhancements, youth also enjoy arts and crafts, cultural awareness, music, performing arts, and other exciting paths of personal expressions. The After school Enrichment Program is a partnership with Leon County School Title I Program. Operation hours are Monday-Friday from 3:00p.m. 5:30p.m.
  
• Virtual Summer Enrichment Camp - The six (6) weeks summer camp program starts June 21 and ends in July 30. K-5th grade students enjoy a fun-filled educational and extra-curricular summer.  Youth are involved in an array of activities such as field trips, arts and crafts, music, and academic enhancements. Operation hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

Free Community Senior Programs:

• Senior Congregate Meal Program - The Smith-Williams Service Center and Elder Care Services’ partnership offers nutritional (buffet style) meals Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Indoor and Outdoor Games-(In partnership with the Smith-Williams Foundation) Provides community seniors an opportunity to engage, fellowship, and enjoy indoor and outdoor games such as billiard, card & board games, and horseshoe tossing Monday-Friday from 9:00a.m. - 11:30p.m.

Free Community Class:

• Community Computer Class- Provides community citizens computer technology classes in Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware Trainings, Operating System, Internet Basics, Windows 7 - 10, TBA.

 Free Community Annual Programs & Events:

• Seniors & Pastor’s Thanksgiving Luncheon (Invitation Only) -  Community seniors gather for  fellowship and a nutritious Thanksgiving meal (In partnership with CommunityChurches and the Smith-Williams Foundation) 2nd Wednesday in November from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Community Seniors Holiday Christmas Luncheon (Invitation Only) – Community seniors gather for holiday luncheon with gift giveaways on the 2nd Wednesday in December from 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

• Community Seniors Holiday Christmas Ball (Invitation Only) – Community seniors gather for holiday ball dancing and fellowshipping on 1st Friday in December from 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

• Soul Santa Comes to Bond Community Christmas Program– (Smith-Williams Service Center, Walker-Ford Recreation Center, Smith-Williams Foundation and Community Partners) Provide the community youth with Christmas celebrations, entertainment, and gifts on the 4th Saturday in December from 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Community Social and Human Service Agency:

• Neighborhood Medical Center, Inc.(224-2409) –Provides health services to low income, uninsured, under-insured and straight medical individuals who do not have insurance: Services include walk-in clinic, community health screenings, eye clinic and distribution of hygiene items. Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m.-6:00p.m. 1st  & 3rd  Saturdays from 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m.  

Boards:

• Smith-Williams Advisory Board-Assists the staff of the Smith-Williams Service Center to appraise the City Commission and Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs. The board meets on a bi-monthly basis the first Mondays of October, December, February, April, and August of each month at 6:00p.m.

•  Smith-Williams Foundation Board-Promotes the center through grant writing and fundraisers to augment programs and services for youth, teens, adults and senior citizens. The  Executive Board meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 6:00p.m. and General Board meets quarterly on the 4th Tuesday at 6:00p.m.

Volunteer/Internship Opportunity:

• Smith- Williams Service Center -Encourages volunteers, interns, college work-study students, retirees, community citizens, groups and organizations to assist with center youth, teens, adults and seniors’ programs and services.  Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.,and Saturdays as needed.