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“What If” Mini-Grant Awardees Recognized
The Foundation is proud to recognize the incredible work done by the 2023-2024 cohort of “What If” grant awardees. These community...
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Mini-Grant Program for AED Purchases for Albany & Rensselaer County Organizations
Does your nonprofit organization own or lease a building that is open to and provides services to the community? Do you wish that you...
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$21,465.56 Awarded in Spring Funding Round of 'What If' Grants
Five projects have received grant award funding totaling $21,465.56 through the Foundation’s “What If” mini-grant program. The “What If”...
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First Round of 'What If' Grants Awarded
The Foundation awarded four mini-grants to applicants in the first round of its “What If” grants process. The “What If” grant program is...
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Foundation Supports Innovative Substance Abuse Recovery Organization
The Hive of Hope serves Capital Region individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. Volunteers and staff at the Hive serve people...
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Teens Make Music for Our Ears in Lyricism 101 Program
The Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area launched the Lyricism 101 program in 2018. Through this program, participants learn how to...
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Funding Helps Transform Troy Alleyway
The City of Troy has remarkable alleyways that can tell historical stories beyond their functional use as passageways for commerce. The...
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Cooking Up New Learning Opportunities at Independent Living Center
A new teaching kitchen in Troy is making a difference at the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley (ILCHV) in Troy. The new...
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New STEM-Focused Playground in Rensselaer Encourages Creative Play
The Covid-19 pandemic has helped all of us understand the importance of being outdoors. This is especially true for our children, who...
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Mentorship Program Serves Southern Adirondacks Region Youth
The mentorship program offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks (BBBSSADK) uses social & emotional assessments and...
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Food Pantry Upgrade Serves Hoosick Area Residents
The Hoosick Area Church Association Food Pantry has been serving residents in the Town of Hoosick since the mid-1970’s. The pantry...
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Capital Region Youth Learn Digital Media Skills at Youth FX
Youth FX teaches the technical and creative aspects of digital film making and the production process from script to screen. It works...
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New Technology Tools Prepare WERC Graduates for Workforce
1 Technology skills are required for many jobs in today’s workforce. Employers often expect competency in word processing, spreadsheets,...
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Medical Respite Care Program Offers Healing Help to Homeless Individuals
A grant awarded by the Foundation supported the launch of the Medical Respite Care for the Homeless program by the Interfaith Partnership...
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