The McCarthy Charities: 2017 C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees

By avorio / June 22, 2017 / 0 Comments

The McCarthy Charities: 2017 C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees from Community Foundation on Vimeo. The C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Award is presented by the Community Foundation … Read more

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Community Foundation’s ACCVB Hospitality Grant Fund Awards $50,000+ to Local Nonprofits

By avorio / November 14, 2016 / 0 Comments

The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) Foundation announced $50,500 in funding for latest round of Hospitality Grant recipients. To date, the three-year old program has awarded $212,000 to … Read more

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McCarthy Charities Celebrates 100 Years of Community Support for Rensselaer County

By avorio / November 2, 2016 / 0 Comments

The McCarthy Charities, a private family foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life in Rensselaer County, recently celebrated 100 years of grantmaking and community support. “Our family is incredibly … Read more

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From the Times Union: Troy’s union history past comes alive

By avorio / July 20, 2014 / 0 Comments

By Paul Bray The nation’s first bona-fide all-female union was formed in Troy 150 years ago under the leadership of a young Irish immigrant, Kate Mullany, and her colleague, Esther … Read more

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