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Unit Director Edward Sichilongo works with Ariadna Sanchez, left, and Alayah Tormoet, both 8, on word puzzles after school at the Boys & Girls Club in Schenectady

Nonprofits – A fun place to grow; Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady still working ‘with the kids who need us most’

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady, personal growth and fun are often one and the same. The 85-year-old… Read more »

Volunteer BethAnne Conley, left, and Polly Macombe, THS volunteer coordinator, check on horses at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga in Saratoga Springs

Nonprofits – Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga provides aftercare for retired horses, utilizes them in therapy work

Erin Sisk and her husband, Jim, had a rude awakening when one of the racehorses they owned was injured and… Read more »

Stephanie Johnson holds a kitten at the Animal Protective Foundation in Glenville

Nonprofits – Despite the pandemic and other obstacles, Animal Protective Foundation carries on strong 90-year tradition

The front door is locked at the Animal Protective Foundation in Glenville — a COVID-related precaution — but the private,… Read more »

Schenectady resident Pauline Saunders sews at Electric City Barn, where she is a key-holding member and runs her business, Evadneyline

Nonprofits – Shining a light on local artists: Electric City Barn remained a creative ‘escape’ in pandemic

It seemed like the lights went out on so many art-making studios last year, yet the Electric City Barn managed… Read more »

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s leadership team is made up of, from left, Nick Pisani, chief operating officer; Susan Lintner, chief program and advocacy officer; Molly Nicol, chief executive officer; and Renee Law, chief financial officer.

Nonprofits – Help you can Bank on: Nicol steps in, steps up as new CEO of Regional Food Bank

Molly Nicol, the new chief executive officer at the sprawling and bustling Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in… Read more »

City Mission Executive Director and CEO Mike Saccocio

Nonprofits – Healthy outlook: Schenectady City Mission keeps evolving, serving

After 25 years at the helm of the City Mission of Schenectady, Mike Saccocio said he continues to enjoy his… 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »