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Schenectady Community Action Program

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SCAP offers hope and help to individuals and families in need of assistance due to homelessness, unemployment, or poverty.

Services are provided in a respectful, confidential, and culturally sensitive manner.

08/21/2026

Spots are filling fast! SCAP's Head Start and Early Head Start programs are nearly full for the upcoming year — but we still have a few openings left.

If your child is birth to 4 years old and your family is income-eligible, this is your chance to secure FREE, high-quality early childhood education that includes nutritious meals, developmental screenings, health services, free diapers for enrolled infants and toddlers, and much more.

SNAP recipients are automatically eligible.

📞 Ages 3 & 4: Call 518-377-8539 or email [email protected]
📞 Infants & Toddlers: Call 518-377-2015 or email [email protected]

Don't wait — these spots won't last!

07/20/2026

SCAP Film Fest: "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" 🎬

This week, our team gathered to screen the powerful documentary "Beyond the Bridge," by filmmakers Don Sawyer and Tim Hashko. The film explores homelessness with honesty, humanity, and grace, going straight to the source of the Housing First model to show what really works.

What stayed with us: The exceptional interviews. The way scenery, narration, and personal stories were woven together. The balance of policy, history, and lived experience. And the humanity, shown with dignity and without shying away from hard truths.

The screening sparked meaningful conversation among our staff about how SCAP approaches homelessness with our customers, our community partners, and local government, and where we still have room to grow. Honest reflection like this is how we keep improving our work.

Our deep thanks to Don Sawyer and Tim Hashko for the courage to make this film and for allowing SCAP to share it with our team.

Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/912434315?fl=pl&fe=sh

07/02/2026

SCAP will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. We reopen Monday, July 6th at 8:30 AM.

Need services while we're closed? Access our Customer Portal 24/7 at www.scapny.org

06/24/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Leadership Capital Region Class of 2026!

It was wonderful to have our CEO, Addy Haberbush, speak at the Chamber's LCR Graduation last week. Addy shared a powerful message about what true leadership means:

It's not about having all the answers. It's about building relationships, fostering partnerships, listening to community needs, and bringing people together around a shared purpose.

Real and lasting change happens when we leverage our collective strengths. When people combine different skills, perspectives, experiences, and resources, they can solve problems more effectively -- just like the LCR Class of 2026 did with the Sojourn House Transformation Project.

We're especially proud that our own Director of Early Learning, Naomi Wood, was part of this outstanding cohort. Naomi's leadership and partnership throughout this project helped make the vision a reality.

Congratulations to all the LCR graduates! We look forward to seeing the impact you'll make in our community. 🌟

06/22/2026

We're thrilled to announce that SCAP has been awarded $15,000 from the B'nai B'rith Gideon Foundation through the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. This funding will directly support our Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program, providing critical financial assistance to Schenectady households facing homelessness.

Thank you to the B'nai B'rith Gideon Foundation and CFGCR for believing in this work and investing in stable housing for our community's most vulnerable families. Together, we're making a real difference.

06/19/2026

What a celebration! 🏡✨

Last Tuesday, we gathered to commemorate the completion of the Sojourn House Transformation Project, and what an incredible journey it's been. The Leadership Capital Region Class of 2026 didn't just complete a service project; they showed what's possible when leaders from different sectors unite around a shared purpose.

From the moment the LCR Class of 2026 chose Sojourn House, they brought energy, commitment, and heart to every aspect of this work. They painted walls, coordinated donations, landscaped the grounds, and built community partnerships. And yes... they truly earned the title: 🌟 Best Class Ever 🌟

We're grateful for the remarks from Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara, Senator James Tedisco, Capital Region Chamber President and CEO Mark Eagan, and Joy Rodriguez of Arrow Bank, who all recognized the power of what we can achieve together.

But most importantly, we're grateful for the 45 leaders of the LCR Class of 2026 who showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and transformed a space where vulnerable families find safety, healing, and hope. The mothers and children who stay at Sojourn House now have a warm, welcoming home that reflects the dignity and care they deserve.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible: the LCR Class of 2026, our community partners, our donors, our volunteers, and the Capital Region Chamber. Together, we're proving that community impact happens when leadership meets action.

06/18/2026

SCAP offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We'll be back to regular hours on Monday. Our online portal remains available 24/7 if you need to access services or submit an application while we're closed. Have a great weekend!

06/17/2026

Summer is about to get a lot more fun, Schenectady! 🍉

Join the Summer Meals Block Parties for FREE food and family-friendly activities at parks across the city, all summer long.

📅 Tuesday, June 30 | Noon-3 PM | Jerry Burrell Park (Kickoff Party!)
📅 Tuesday, July 14 | 4:30-6:30 PM | Central Park
📅 Tuesday, July 28 | 11 AM-1 PM | Steinmetz Park
📅 Tuesday, August 11 | 4:30-6:30 PM | Hillhurst Park
📅 Tuesday, August 25 | Noon-2 PM | Jerry Burrell Park

No registration, no cost, just good food and a good time. Bring the whole family.

More info: 518SummerMeals.org

Just another example of Schenectady and its many wonderful community partners, including United Way of the Greater Capital Region, committed to making sure no kid in this city goes hungry this summer.

06/08/2026

We're so grateful to the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region for their $15,000 grant to Project LAUNCH. This funding helps us provide mental health screenings, behavioral health services, and special education advocacy to families across Schenectady County who need it most.

In the past eight months alone, Project LAUNCH screened 150 individuals and supported 43 families navigating special education services. For families in our community where nearly 1 in 3 children live in poverty, these services make the difference between a child getting the support they need and falling through the cracks.

If you or a family you know needs help accessing mental health services or special education support, reach out. Project LAUNCH is here to help.

📞 (518) 374-9181
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/y6vch8rc

06/03/2026

One week to go! 🏡

The Leadership Capital Region Class of 2026 is making a final push to reach their fundraising goal for the Sojourn House Transformation Project. They need about $1,000 more to complete the last few items and maximize the impact for the families we serve.

If you’ve been following this journey, please consider making a donation or sharing this with friends, family, and coworkers. Every dollar brings us closer to the finish line—and closer to creating a beautiful, welcoming home for mothers and children experiencing homelessness.

Donate: https://lnkd.in/en-jb5hV

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting:
📍 1567 Union Street, Schenectady
📅 Tuesday, June 9 at 1:30 PM

Thank you for believing in this mission! 💙

Address

913 Albany Street
Schenectady, NY
12307

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15183749181

Website

http://www.scapny.org/

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