Raise the region | Thursday, May 29, 2025

Raise the region
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund Raises over $450K and Deploys $200K in First Round of Grants

By avorio / April 2, 2020 / 0 Comments

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, government, and business partners … Read more

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Everyone in the Greater Capital Region Counts

By avorio / April 1, 2020 / 0 Comments

Collectively, we are experiencing one of the most challenging moments in recent history, however, we must not forget the 2020 Census. Today is #CensusDay and #EveryoneCounts. No matter where you … Read more

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The Community Foundation welcomes new staff member and announces staff promotions

By avorio / March 10, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is happy to welcome Deborah Ruggiero, MS, RN, MCHES® as the Vice President of Community Health Initiatives and to announce three new … Read more

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2019 Year in Review

By avorio / March 3, 2020 / 0 Comments

Dear Friends: As we embark on a new decade, we are proud of all that has been accomplished in the past 10 years. Through your partnership, the Foundation has helped … Read more

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Farewell to our dear friend Matthew Bender, IV

By avorio / February 24, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region learned yesterday of the passing of our friend Matt Bender. Today, we remember Matt with deep gratitude and an even greater sense … Read more

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Community Indicators Website Launched

By avorio / February 11, 2020 / 0 Comments

Using Data to Inform Action in the Greater Capital Region   The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region and Capital Region Chamber are thrilled to announce the launch of … Read more

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Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Capital Region Awarded with Asthma Business Development Technical Assistance Grant

By avorio / February 10, 2020 / 0 Comments

GHHI will provide pro bono technical assistance to build and strengthen two comprehensive asthma programs with environmental services benefitting low-income families across the US   The Green & Healthy Homes … Read more

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Changing the Conversation with Matthew Desmond Recap

By avorio / December 3, 2019 / 0 Comments

  Early in 2019, the Community Foundation formed a community partnership with Catholic Charities, Unity House, and the New York State Writers Institute called Changing the Conversation. Our goals are … Read more

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Honoring a Legacy

By avorio / November 18, 2019 / 0 Comments

Myra and Joseph Patanian Endowed Scholarship In 1994, the board of the Latham Chamber of Commerce (now Colonie Chamber) chose to honor the founder and local small business owner, Joseph … Read more

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Make Your Own Scholarship Celebrates 20 Years!

By avorio / November 18, 2019 / 0 Comments

Phyllis (Philly) Dake believed in the power of higher education and making it accessible. It was through her personal generosity that she created the Make Your Own Scholarship program in … Read more

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