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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

The Community Foundation Welcomes John Eberle as President and CEO

By avorio / August 8, 2016 / 0 Comments

Join the staff and Board of Directors of the Community Foundation in welcoming John Eberle! Click here to leave a welcome message for John on our Facebook wall (requires a … Read more

Community Foundation Awards $503,000 to Local Scholars

By avorio / July 20, 2016 / 0 Comments

In 2016, the Community Foundation is awarding scholarships totaling more than $503,000 to 278 local students (including scholarships awarded by our two regional affiliates, the Niskayuna Community Foundation and Bethlehem Central … Read more

Breathing Lights Announces Community Arts Awards Winners

By avorio / June 16, 2016 / 0 Comments

Breathing Lights, one of four winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, will illuminate hundreds of vacant buildings in Albany, Schenectady and Troy nightly in October and November 2016. … Read more

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

Business & Community Service: Good for Everyone!

By avorio / March 30, 2016 / 0 Comments

We loved this “Ask the Expert” feature on business and community service from our friends at the Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce: George E. LaMarche III, Esq. is an attorney and … Read more

Scholarships Available for Capital Region Students!

By avorio / February 8, 2016 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation invites local students to visit its website to apply for a wide range of high school, college and professional continuing education scholarships. Application materials and guidelines for … Read more

Parting Words by Karen Bilowith

By avorio / January 26, 2016 / 0 Comments

Karen Bilowith served as President & CEO for the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region from 2009-2015, and will become President & CEO of the Idaho Community Foundation in February … Read more

Event: Nonprofit Revitalization Act Important Updates – Jan. 28, 2016

By avorio / January 6, 2016 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: Nonprofit Revitalization Act: Important Updates You Need to Know $25 per person Thursday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. Desmond Hotel … Read more

Congress Signs IRA Charitable Rollover into Permanent Law

By avorio / December 21, 2015 / 0 Comments

To make an IRA distribution through the Community Foundation, or to learn more, please call the Foundation at (518) 446-9638. There is good news for Community Foundation donors in their … Read more

Raise the region | Thursday, May 29, 2025

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