Nonprofits 2021

Umbrella Handyman Joe Robert Kordrupel, of Niskayuna, works on removing window screens for home owner Andy Foster outside his home in Niskayuna.

Nonprofits – One handy – and dandy – idea: Umbrella makes aging in place easier by connecting local seniors

Seniors helping seniors. It’s the philosophy that Umbrella of the Capital District was built on 26 years ago and it… Read more »

Back row, from left: Volunteer Marie Allen Campbell of Delmar, volunteer Mary Clark of Colonie, program assistant Betsy Aliberti of Loudonville, volunteer Todd Hanhurst of Scotia, and volunteer Beck Jones of Loudonville. Front row, from left: Volunteer Robin Esposito of Niskayuna, executive director Cheryl Vallee of East Greenbush, ZASA program coordinator of the Capital Region Rhonda Vaughn of Rotterdam Jct., and volunteer Clarence Sundram of Delmar, in Schenectady on Monday, October 18, 2021. (Erica Miller)

Nonprofits – ‘We stand up for them’; CASA advocates for children when they need it most

“We serve as another voice for the child, along with their attorneys who are also appointed by the court,” said… Read more »

Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady Executive Director Shane Bargy outside the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady in Schenectady.

Nonprofits – Boys & Girls Clubs’ leader is a longtime proponent

As a child, Shane Bargy was a member of the organization he now leads as executive director. Growing up, he… Read more »

Zippy Chippy, who is known for not winning any of his 100 race starts, during an open house and adoption event by Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at Old Friends at Cabin Creek in Greenfield Center in 2020

Nonprofits – Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation saves thoroughbreds from neglect, abuse, slaughter after they can no longer compete

What happens to a thoroughbred once its racing days are over? It is not all green pastures for thousands of… Read more »

Jennifer Lawrence, SEAT Founder/CEO

Nonprofits – Building skills for a SEAT at the table; Center provides bridge to workforce for young adults

“Oh, you guys are right on time.” So the smiling Emanuel McCall greets viewers in one of the introductory YouTube… Read more »

The blacksmith workshop, built in 2020, is shown at the Schoharie River Center in Esperance.

Nonprofits – Schoharie River Center offers students opportunity to conduct important research, learn unique skills

The Schoharie River Center has grown by leaps and bounds over the past two decades. Its sprawling campus offers everything… Read more »

Dianna Waldren gets a hug from her neighbor Jodi Barnes and her 5-year-old daughter Nicole Barnes in front of what is left to Waldren Farms in Middleburgh Sept. 3, 2011

Nonprofits – Group’s goals: repair, prepare: SALT mobilizes volunteers to return Schoharie County from disaster

It’s been a decade since the devastating rains and floods brought on by Tropical Storm Irene wreaked havoc on the… Read more »

Rachel and Miki Conn are pictured in front of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center

Nonprofits – Hamilton Hill Arts Center still molds young lives: Facility continues to educate community on African culture

The broken tile, stones and shards of glass inlaid on the wood glimmered in the glimpses of light shining through… Read more »