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The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation has announced the appointment of Sophia Hammett Turner as its new Board President. “As new Board President, I am committed to working with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to invest in our region’s nonprofits and the people they serve,” said Hammett Turner. “The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation plays a vital role in supporting organizations that enrich and uplift our communities, and I look forward to continuing

The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation is hiring a part-time Executive Assistant. Reports To:      Executive Director Pay Range:      $20.00 to $25.00/hr. Schedule:         12 hours per week, onsite in Troy, NY   Function and Purpose of the Position: This position provides administrative support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.   Business and Administrative Operations: Provide administrative services, including answering telephones, arranging meetings, t

The Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 "What If..." grant recipients recently gathered to share a meal, reflect on their projects, and discuss their goals going forward.

The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2025 “What If” grants.  Grant proposals were evaluated by the Neighborhood Investment Committee, a group of volunteers composed of residents of Rensselaer County. The Committee selected 6 projects to fund, totaling $25,000. The “What If” grant program was created in 2023 to support projects and programs that make Rensselaer County communities and neighborhoods a better place to live

Pictured: Sheila Mendelson, TSBCF Board of Directors; 2024 Grant Recipient Stephentown Memorial Library; Derek Dobson, American Red Cross...

The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2025 “What If” grants.  Grant proposals...

The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Jenna Cuilla as Executive Director,...

The Foundation is proud to recognize the incredible work done by the 2023-2024 cohort of “What If” grant awardees. These community...

Does your nonprofit organization own or lease a building that is open to and provides services to the community? Do you wish that you...

Five projects have received grant award funding totaling $21,465.56 through the Foundation’s “What If” mini-grant program. The “What If”...

The Foundation awarded four mini-grants to applicants in the first round of its “What If” grants process. The “What If” grant program is...

The Hive of Hope serves Capital Region individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. Volunteers and staff at the Hive serve people...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area launched the Lyricism 101 program in 2018. Through this program, participants learn how to...

The City of Troy has remarkable alleyways that can tell historical stories beyond their functional use as passageways for commerce. The...

A new teaching kitchen in Troy is making a difference at the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley (ILCHV) in Troy. The new...

The Covid-19 pandemic has helped all of us understand the importance of being outdoors. This is especially true for our children, who...

The mentorship program offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks (BBBSSADK) uses social & emotional assessments and...

The Hoosick Area Church Association Food Pantry has been serving residents in the Town of Hoosick since the mid-1970’s. The pantry...

Youth FX teaches the technical and creative aspects of digital film making and the production process from script to screen. It works...

1 Technology skills are required for many jobs in today’s workforce. Employers often expect competency in word processing, spreadsheets,...