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Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund Deployed Grants to Over 100 Nonprofit Organizations, Helping More Than 500,000 People

By avorio / October 8, 2020 / 0 Comments

Since March, the Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund, a coalition of corporate, philanthropic, and government partners, has supported local nonprofit agencies addressing basic needs, tackling food security, and providing … Read more

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Community Foundation Honors Board Members’ Exemplary Service and Welcomes New Board Members

By avorio / June 16, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region honors Susan Picotte, Esq., Virginia Gregg, and Ann Sharpe Esq., for completing their third and final term on the Board of Directors. … Read more

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Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Another $225K to Nonprofits and Encourages Community Members to Take Action

By avorio / May 13, 2020 / 0 Comments

ALBANY, NY – May 13, 2020 – At the beginning of this month, the Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund granted an additional $225K to local nonprofit organizations. Co-led by … Read more

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The Creative Impact: Capital Region Artist Fund, presented by numerous community partners, Live Calls for Applicants and Donors

By avorio / April 14, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Creative Impact: Capital Region Artist Fund is presented by Acting with Aaron, Albany Barn, Albany Center Gallery, Arts Center of the Capital Region, Collectiveffort, Creative Action Unlimited, D. Colin, … Read more

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$97K Deployed to Frontline Organizations in Second Round of Grants from the Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund

By avorio / April 10, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund, a collaboration between United Way of the Greater Capital Region and the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, with other philanthropy, government … 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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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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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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