Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of equity and justice. We recognize the contributions of Black communities throughout the Greater Capital Region and reaffirm our commitment to building a community where everyone can thrive.

06/18/2026

Last week, our Board of Directors and Professional Advisor Council gathered at Pitney Meadows Community Farm for a meaningful conversation about the power of Food is Medicine.

Supported by The Hortense and Louis Rubin Community Health Fund, the Food is Medicine Program is led by Pitney Meadows in partnership with Saratoga Community Health Center and other providers to expand access to healthy, locally grown food. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn how partnerships like these are improving health outcomes and strengthening our community.

Together, we’re cultivating healthier communities across the Capital Region.

06/16/2026

What does a stronger and healthier food system look like in Albany County?

This summer, Serve Albany and the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region are hosting neighborhood roundtables to listen and learn about food access and nutrition support in our community.

Join the conversation at the location and time that works best for you:
🗓️ June 23, 10 a.m. | Love Albany Center
🗓️ July 21, 6:30 p.m. | South End Children's Cafe
🗓️ August 31, 2 p.m. | Albany West Community Center

Bring your perspective, lived experience, and hopes for our neighborhoods as we work toward a stronger and healthier future together.

Register today: https://forms.clickup.com/90141056526/f/2kyd6qge-1654/C2WD3OO4X5K9BGOVC7

06/10/2026

ICYMI: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region was featured on WNYT's Upstate of Business, highlighting the first grants awarded from the $10 million Alice P. Kenney Fund.

Thank you to WNYT NewsChannel 13 for helping share the story of how the extraordinary legacy of Marjorie and Alice Kenney is supporting local nonprofits serving children and families throughout the Capital Region.

UPSTATE OF BUSINESS: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region announced the first grants from the Alice P. Kenney Fund for nonprofits across the Capital Region. A total of 10 local nonprofits received grants, including two in Albany.

STORY: https://wnyt.com/top-stories/wnyt-upstate-of-business/two-albany-nonprofits-receive-first-grants-from-10m-alice-p-kenney-fund/

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the The Homeless and Travelers Aid Society on the 10th anniversary of the Capital Region Furniture Bank!

For the past decade, this program has helped transform houses into homes, delivering furniture to families across our community. We celebrate Liz Hitt and her dedicated team for serving more than 21,000 people since the program's inception.

Thank you for a decade of compassion, service, and impact in the Greater Capital Region.

06/04/2026

Is your nonprofit ready for New York State grant funding?

Join us on June 26th for an in-depth session with Carol Phillips, BA, GPC, from Grants and Projects Consulting LLC. We'll be diving into the world of New York State grants focusing on:

✅ Understanding state grant structures
✅ Assessing your organization's readiness
✅ Identifying the right opportunities for your mission
✅ Navigating the grant lifecycle

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert and set your organization up for success.

Sign up today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aosArfzJTs-PfTusXlbyWA

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! This June, we're celebrating a legacy of love and advocacy.

The Ernest O. Reaugh Advised Fund for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy honors Ernest "Ernie" Reaugh (1923–1991), a champion of gay rights and the fight against AIDS at the state and national levels. His legacy lives on through grants that fund organizations advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights right here in our Capital Region.

This year, the fund awarded grants to Collar City Pride, In Our Own Voices, Lower Adirondack Pride, Together for Youth, and WMHT Public Media, organizations creating safe spaces, fostering understanding, amplifying diverse voices, and providing critical resources to LGBTQIA+ community members.

Learn more at cfgcr.org.

06/01/2026

Through the Community Foundation, donors like Darrin Jahnel are finding innovative ways to turn their values into lasting change for the Greater Capital Region.

Read how strategic philanthropy is helping build a stronger community today and for generations to come.

05/27/2026

Today, we celebrated an extraordinary legacy of generosity.

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region proudly hosted nonprofit leaders to celebrate the presentation of the first round of grants through the Alice P. Kenney Endowed Fund, serving communities across the Capital Region.

As a designated fund, this fund will be used to uplift young people and provide for their basic needs through discretionary grantmaking led by the Community Foundation. In addition, the $10 million fund will provide annual distributions to the following public charities:
American Red Cross Eastern New York
The Salvation Army of Albany
Capital District Center for Independence, Inc.
Clifton Park Center Baptist Church
New Netherland Institute
City Mission of Schenectady
miSci - Museum of Innovation & Science, Schenectady
University at Albany Foundation
WMHT Public Media
YMCA Camp Chingachgook

Together, we honor a legacy that will continue transforming lives forever.

Read more: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/grondahl-10m-fund-benefits-capital-region-22276657.php

05/26/2026

What happens when small acts of kindness spark something bigger? Join us this Thursday, May 28, as we explore Theo of Golden by Allen Levi in a welcoming, community-centered discussion led by author Diane Cameron Pascone. Come ready to share your thoughts, hear new perspectives, and connect with fellow book lovers. RSVP to Mindy Derosia at [email protected] or call 518-446-9638.