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Community Matters: Equinox

Equinox Christina Rajotte Director of Development (518) 434-6137 crajotte@equinoxinc.com Preparations for the 46th Annual Equinox Thanksgiving Community Dinner are well underway. Started in 1969, Equinox’s event is the longest-running Thanksgiving community dinner in the country. Today, it includes a sit-down meal for 500 at the First Presbyterian Church in Albany and delivery of 9,500 meals…

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Community Matters: Albany Pine Bush Preserve

Albany Pine Bush Preserve CONTACT: Wendy Craney (518) 456-0655, ext.1211 wcraney@albanypinebush.org The Albany Pine Bush Preserve will host its annual Smokey Bear Day on Monday October 12 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Christopher Hawver, executive director said, “We invite the community to come out…

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Community Matters: Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH)

Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH) Contact:  Bonnie St. Onge 518.434.8021 ext. 107 interfaithpartnership.com In 1984, homelessness was gaining attention in cities throughout the U.S.  The heightened awareness moved members of the Capital Region’s local Council of Churches to respond to the needs of Albany’s homeless population, and they founded Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless.…

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Community Matters: Blessings in a Backpack Benefit

We hope you’ll join us on Tuesday, August 25 for the Third Annual Recovery Sports Grill Hall of Fame Classic to benefit Blessings in a Backpack for Upstate New York. The backpack program provides elementary school children who are on the federal Free and Reduced Price Meal Program with a backpack of food to take…

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Community Matters

All of us at MicroKnowledge feel a deep commitment to our community and to the many non-profits that make up the fabric of the region.  We hope you will join us in supporting the organizations listed below through one of these many special events: Circles of Mercy Community Walk Saturday, May 30 11:00 am in…

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First Impressions Second Chances

An Extraordinary Evening that Benefits the Women of WERC! Tuesday, June 9, 2015 5:00pm — 7:00pm The Crossings, Colonie Please visit the First Impressions Second Chances event website for more information, sponsorship opportunities and tickets.

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Community Matters, April 2015

HMATD Talent Development Summit, formerly HMASTD Annual Conference Join us for a full day of workshops on topics relevant to professionals in the learning, workplace performance, and talent development fields from top experts on Monday, May 4 at the Albany Marriott.  Hear Union College’s national championship hockey coach Rick Bennett’s insights on talent development at the rebranded…

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Capital Region American Heart Association Events

♥  Capital Region Heart Ball Saturday, March 14 2015 6:00pm – 10:00pm Hall of Springs 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866 Join Dr. Vincent and Lou-Ann Verdile, chairs of the 32nd Annual Capital Region Heart Ball, at a festive gala event that helps the American Heart Association fight heart disease and stroke,…

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Community Matters – December 2014

The Women’s Fund of The Capital Region The Women’s Fund of the Capital Region Six Tower Place, Albany, NY 12203 (518) 446-9638 womensfundcr.org The Women’s Fund of The Capital Region is a dynamic collaboration of The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region and United Way of the Greater Capital Region offering programs and grants…

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Community Matters September 2014

Saratoga Adult & Senior Center Contact: Lois Celeste Title: Executive Director Phone: (518)584-1621 Email: lois@saratogaseniorcenter.org Since 1955, the mission of the Saratoga Adult & Senior Center has been to empower seniors to achieve and maintain personal independence and individual well-being by providing program structure and support services necessary for healthy recreation, companionship, social involvement, and…

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