EMERGENT NEEDS

Impact Statement: Schenectady County residents are supported by projects that are responsive to new or emergent needs.

Our Emergent Needs funding pathway supports organizations responding to new or unexpected challenges affecting Schenectady County residents. This allows the Foundation to remain responsive to evolving community needs and emerging issues.

Since launching the Emergent Needs grant program in 2019, the Foundation has funded 44 projects totaling over $3.6 million in support for community organizations.

Past grants have supported initiatives addressing food access, housing stability, public health needs, and other urgent community challenges.

RECENT GRANT AWARDEES

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady

Thrive Together: Supporting Every Child's Potential

Justice For Orphans, Inc.

Mobilizing Community Care: Investing in Vulnerable Children in Schenectady County

Hometown Health Centers 

Hometown Health Women’s Health Services Expansion Study

The MoonCatcher Project 

The Period Pantry Initiative 

SEAT Center 

BuildUp: Workforce Pipeline in Film

Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) (SUNY Schenectady)

An Outdoor Learning & Play Playground