Next Generation Entrepreneurs Work to Improve their Community

By avorio / December 7, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Lundy Legacy Foundation Having grown up on multi-generational family farms in Upstate New York and New Jersey, Reid Lundy and Breanna Lundy, CFP, graduated from Cornell University with a … Read more

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The Power of Endowment Supports the Day Ahead

By avorio / November 30, 2020 / 0 Comments

Both veterans of World War II, Virginia and Harry Taylor shared a lifelong commitment to service. Virginia served with the US Naval Reserve, putting her nursing background to good use … Read more

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Dedicated to Equality

By avorio / November 30, 2020 / 0 Comments

Sherry and Barry Gold never took for granted their good fortune. Childhood sweethearts, they shared a commitment to family and community, which was demonstrated in their work and in the … Read more

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The Barnet Family’s Work Continues in Perpetuity

By avorio / November 22, 2020 / 0 Comments

William Barnet II was an early investor and a founding member of the Community Foundation. As his family had done before him, Mr. Barnet served his community as a volunteer, … 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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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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Investing in Her Community’s Future

By avorio / November 18, 2019 / 0 Comments

Throughout her childhood, Judith (Judy) Stein’s mother instilled in her and her siblings the idea of fairness through the example she set for them every day. While they never went … Read more

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Partners with a Passion for Their Community

By avorio / November 18, 2019 / 0 Comments

Jim & Cheryl Gold Jim and Cheryl Gold met during their studies at the Cooperstown Graduate Program of the New York State Historical Association and State University College at Oneonta … Read more

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Building and Sustaining Our Future

By avorio / November 18, 2019 / 0 Comments

Barbara Linell Glaser, Ed.D. Having grown up surrounded by the natural landscapes of Minnesota, Barbara Glaser holds a special place in her heart for the great outdoors. Barbara made her … Read more

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