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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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