The Jon Diaz Community Center

Transformative opportunities for youth and families in the Village of Nedrow and surrounding areas. Help us build a community center that will be a hub of opportunity and community wellbeing.
About

About JD Community Center

The Jon Diaz Community Center, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization bringing area residents, organizations, and leaders together to build a community center in Nedrow. Led by founder Latavius Murray, we are committed to facilitating planning, evaluation, and community involvement in the center's development.
Our Center

What We Do

Rooted in addressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' social determinants of health and recommendations included in the Onondaga County Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, JDCC will provide a collaborative space for economic opportunity, coordinated social services, health and wellness programming, and enrichment activities for people of all ages.
Featured Stories

Community Corner

The JDCC is a place for people to connect, collaborate, and create change. We invite you to submit your community news and events to share with our growing community.

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NFL star Latavius Murray hosts gala to raise funds for community center

NFL running back and CNY native Latavius Murray hosted a gala at the Oncenter to raise money for the development of a new community center in Nedrow, NY.
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NFL Player Motivated to Create Opportunities for Youth

Alumnus pursues dream of opening a community center in his hometown. Latavius Murray has traveled all around the country while playing for the NFL. He grew up on Orchard Avenue, so Nedrow will always be home.
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Latavius Murray has plans to build community center in Nedrow

Latavius Murray has traveled all around the country while playing for the NFL. He grew up on Orchard Avenue, so Nedrow will always be home.
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NFL running back Latavius Murray plans recreation, education center in his hometown of Nedrow

When Latavius Murray was growing up in Nedrow, the lack of indoor recreational facilities meant he and his friends needed a ride into Syracuse...
Get Involved

Becoming A Founding
Member

When you become a founding member of the JDCC, you leave a lasting mark on our community. Your contribution will go toward center construction and development. As a token of our appreciation, you’ll receive a host of exclusive benefits and become a lifelong member of the JDCC family. Members can contribute through one lump sum or a monthly sustaining gift.

Give back to the community center that gave so much to Jon Diaz.
Founder’s Membership

$5,000

Includes :
Name proudly etched into the JDCC lobby and permanently featured on JDCC website and communications
Invitation to exclusive preview event and ribbon cutting
Honorary guest at Annual Founder’s Community Breakfast Event and other special events
Lifelong JDCC membership
JDCC swag bag
Community Champion

$1,000

Includes :
Acknowledgement on JDCC website
Invitation to exclusive preview event and ribbon cutting
Invitation to Inaugural Founder’s Community Breakfast Event and other special events
Lifelong JDCC membership
JDCC swag bag
Friend of JDCC

$500

Includes :
Acknowledgement on JDCC website
Invitation to exclusive preview event and ribbon cutting
JDCC membership through 2026
JDCC tote bag
JDCC Supporter

$250

Includes :
Invitation to exclusive preview event and ribbon cutting
JDCC tote bag
JDCC Member

$100

Includes :
JDCC tote bag

What We Do

Rooted in addressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' social determinants of health and recommendations included in the Onondaga County Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, JDCC will provide a collaborative space for economic opportunity, coordinated social services, health and wellness programming, and enrichment activities for people of all ages.