Raise the region | Thursday, May 29, 2025

Raise the region
Thursday, May 29, 2025

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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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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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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Niskayuna Community Foundation Announces 2019 Grant Recipients

By avorio / October 25, 2019 / 0 Comments

The Niskayuna Community Foundation (NCF) has announced the recipients of the 2019 grant process.  NCF is one of the only philanthropic 501c3 organizations which exclusively serves the Niskayuna community.  The … Read more

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Applications being Accepted for Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator 2020

By avorio / October 15, 2019 / 0 Comments

The mission of the Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Accelerator (ENLA) is to cultivate a robust talent and leadership pipeline for the nonprofit sector in the greater Capital Region. Participants engage in … Read more

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Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and new Board Emerita

By avorio / September 26, 2019 / 0 Comments

Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and new Board Emerita  The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region welcomed three new board members beginning their first three-year term in September … Read more

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Congratulations to our 2019 Scholarship Winners

By avorio / August 27, 2019 / 0 Comments

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 page to see this year’s … Read more

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The Greatness of a Community

By avorio / August 22, 2019 / 0 Comments

On a Monday morning in July, I sat down with five Community Foundation supporters at the Rensselaer County Historical Society for a conversation about their commitment to philanthropy at the … Read more

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An Advocate’s Legacy Continues to Fight for Justice

By avorio / August 22, 2019 / 0 Comments

Community activist Vera “Mike” Michelson devoted her life to fighting for social justice and bridging racial and economic divides while putting her progressive political beliefs into practice with street-level pragmatism. … Read more

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