Community Foundation on WAMC – Northeast Public Radio

By avorio / March 12, 2018 / 0 Comments

Our own John Eberle, President & CEO, Jackie Mahoney, Executive Vice President, and Siobhan Kent, APR, Communications Director, enjoyed talking with Joe Donohue, host of WAMC’s Roundtable, about our work, … Read more

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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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Help the Community Foundation win a Times Union ad grant!

By avorio / November 18, 2016 / 0 Comments

Friends, the Community Foundation is in the running to win one of 10 advertising grants from the Times Union. This advertising grant will help us tell our story in the … Read more

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Community Foundation Awards $500,000 in Scholarships

By avorio / July 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region celebrated more than 50 of the Capital Region’s most promising students at its annual Scholarship Reception, held Wednesday, July 22, at SUNY … Read more

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Geoffrey Canada, Harlem Children’s Zone Founder, at Siena on March 26

By avorio / March 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

Join Siena College and the William and Mary Barnet Family Foundation (a supporting organization of the Community Foundation) for an inspiring discussion by Geoffrey Canada, founder and former president of … 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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Albany Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau Hospitality Fund Announces 2014 Grant Recipients

By avorio / December 1, 2014 / 0 Comments

The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) Foundation announced today the recipients of the Hospitality Grants, designed to support not-for-profit organizations located in Albany County. The fund, which is … Read more

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Giving Creates Community: Join the Foundation in Making a Difference!

By avorio / October 28, 2014 / 0 Comments

Dear friends: The Community Foundation was founded on the idea that “giving creates community.” Nearly 50 years later, the Foundation continues to work to strengthen our community through philanthropy. Your … 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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