๐ŸŒŸ A safe space filled with love, guidance, and hope โ€” serving Syracuse since 2010 ๐Ÿ“ž (315) 396-0148 ๐Ÿ“ 344 East Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY ๐ŸŒ ES

The people behind the mission

Leadership rooted in love for Syracuse and its young people.

Founder & Director

Mrs. Bettie Graham

Sometimes the best place to find out who you are is to go to a place where you don't have to be anyone elseโ€ฆ
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Mrs. Bettie GrahamFounder and Director โ€” leading The Determination Center since 2010

Mrs. Graham founded The Determination Center on a simple conviction: every young person in Syracuse deserves a safe space, a caring mentor, and a fair chance. Under her leadership the center has grown from a single room on East Brighton Avenue into a community institution serving thousands. (Full biography and photo coming soon.)

Board of Directors

Guided by community leaders

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Board Chair

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Vice Chair

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Treasurer

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Secretary

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Board Member

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Board Member

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โš ๏ธ Sample listing โ€” board member names and bios are placeholders pending the official roster.

Want to serve on our board?

We welcome community leaders who share our vision.