October 08, 2020

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

Since March, the Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund, a coalition of corporate, philanthropic, and government partners, has supported local nonprofit agencies addressing basic needs, tacklingRead more »

June 24, 2020

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

The Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund has raised over $1 million. On June 9, 2020, Blue Shield of Northeastern NY announced a contribution of $125,000,Read more »

June 23, 2020

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

Pictured Above: Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, Inc., the Kidsight Vision Screening Program “It is our privilege each year to honor the legacy ofRead more »

April 28, 2020

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

ALBANY, NY – April 28, 2020 – Since its creation in mid-March, the Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund has deployed nearly $500K in grants toRead more »

April 16, 2020

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

The focus of the Hortense and Louis Rubin Community Health Fund is to support programs for the prevention, management, and treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Read more »

April 02, 2020

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

In early March, the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, announced a collaboration with other philanthropy,Read more »

August 27, 2019

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

Congratulations to our 2019 Scholarship Winners! This year, we were able to support over 170 students with awards totaling $583,000. Please visit our 2019 Scholarship Winners pageRead more »

Supporting Young Abolitionists
August 22, 2019

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

Finding programs during the summer for teenagers living in the Arbor Hill and West Hill neighborhoods can be a challenge. Understanding this, the Underground Railroad ProjectRead more »

Providing a Safe Space for Kids

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

Nearly 30 years ago, the Community Foundation worked with the Mechanicville Area Community Service Center in southern Saratoga County to establish the Foundation’s very first agencyRead more »

Spreading Sunshine

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

Dennis and Lynne Crimi established the Jennifer Crimi Sunshine Fund as a way to continue to share the light their daughter brought to each of themRead more »