What's Happening?

What's Happening?

Philanthropy: the Tsunami Debris of Tax Reform?
Philanthropy: the Tsunami Debris of Tax Reform?
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:07 PM
Did the tax reform bill just take the air out of the wheels of philanthropy? We'll find out soon enough...
We're Off to a Great Start!
We're Off to a Great Start!
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 11:18 PM
I love The Schenectady Foundation. I've been a part of the Foundation for 25 years. When I first became involved we were making about $150,000 each year in grants as a benefactor of charitable works. We did many good things. But now we've come a long way, and today are doing so much more.
Schenectady Foster Parents Receive Much Needed Relief
Schenectady Foster Parents Receive Much Needed Relief
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Foster parents are on the front line of the child welfare system, performing the essential role of providing temporary, safe,...
Triple your Impact on #GivingTuesday with a Double Match to Call to Action for Youth
Triple your Impact on #GivingTuesday with a Double Match to Call to Action for Youth
Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 4:07 PM
The Schenectady Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday with a win-win situation for donors and Schenectady’s youth.  The Foundation is offering to...
Making STEM Opportunities Accessible to Schenectady Students
Making STEM Opportunities Accessible to Schenectady Students
Posted on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 3:57 PM
Schenectady has deep roots in industrial production and innovation. Most recently, Schenectady is experiencing a resurgence of its science and...
Weekend Backpack Fund More Than Half Full
Weekend Backpack Fund More Than Half Full
Posted on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 4:27 PM
Schenectady’s Weekend Backpack Partnership is in full swing!  This week we served 1,010 food-insecure children in the City of Schenectady’s...
Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting-By-World Gains Momentum
Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting-By-World Gains Momentum
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 9:40 AM
                In our fight against poverty we’ve learned that communities benefit most when people are equipped to be the leaders of...
STEM ALLIANCE LAUNCH PROJECT STEM XPLOR
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 4:29 PM
There is an exciting new project intended to bridge the divide between under-resourced students and the burgeoning opportunities in Tech...
Schenectady Students Not Waiting to Unmake a Bully!
Schenectady Students Not Waiting to Unmake a Bully!
Posted on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 9:05 AM
What started out as a small investment for the Foundation two years ago has blossomed into a profoundly moving and...
The Schenectady Foundation is pleased to announce the Youth Advisory Council Project
The Schenectady Foundation is pleased to announce the Youth Advisory Council Project
Posted on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 3:55 PM
On Tuesday, June 20th, at the Downtown Main Schenectady Library, the Youth Advisory Council presented their project "My Voice My Choice," proposing a Schenectady Youth Center to The Schenectady Foundation in a board panel presentation.