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CFGCR in the News: B’nai B’rith Gideon Foundation

By avorio / June 1, 2017 / 0 Comments

From the Times Union: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is always trying to extend its reach. A resource for all things nonprofit, the Community Foundation joined forces … Read more

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Times Union Announces the Big $100,000 Giveaway

By avorio / November 16, 2016 / 0 Comments

On November 17, the Times Union will publish a special section on philanthropy, Capital Region Gives. Nonprofits and the businesses that support them will be the editorial focus of the … Read more

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3 Mayors Unveil Breathing Lights Events & Announce Surrounding Programming

By avorio / April 8, 2016 / 0 Comments

  Public Art Project will Transform Neighborhoods, Highlighting City Revitalization Efforts Mayors Kathy Sheehan (Albany), Gary McCarthy (Schenectady), and Patrick Madden (Troy) gathered today at the rehabilitated former St. Mary’s … Read more

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Community Foundation Supports Park Project in Albany’s West Hill

By avorio / January 15, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is pleased to provide support through the Standish Family Fund and the John D. Picotte Family Foundation for this important project.  The … Read more

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Offering Hope This Holiday Season

By avorio / December 24, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Times Union: As we come to the close of 2014 and the holiday season, we at the Times Union hold great appreciation for the many who have contributed … Read more

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White House Honors Community Foundation Centennial

By avorio / December 2, 2014 / 0 Comments

President Obama celebrated the 100th anniversary of the community foundation movement with a convening at the White House on December 2, which was also Giving Tuesday. Council of Foundations President … Read more

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From the Daily Gazette: Niskayuna woman gives $2.5M to five organizations

By avorio / October 27, 2014 / 0 Comments

Excellent news for the Niskayuna Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region). From the Daily Gazette: When Harriet Wall died in March of this … Read more

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Steering Committee Leader O’Connor Named Lawyer of the Year

By avorio / September 30, 2014 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation is proud to share the news that their Professional Advisor Committee Chair, Amy O’Connor, Esq., has been named the Best Lawyers 2014-2015 Elder Law “Lawyer of the … Read more

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Media: Coverage on grant to NYCON

By avorio / March 18, 2014 / 0 Comments

A nice notice on our grantmaking from our friends at the New York Council on Nonprofits (NYCON) and the New York Nonprofit Press!

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