What's Happening?

What's Happening?

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.
New Associates Build Foundation's Capacity for Greater Impact
Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 8:29 PM
The Schenectady Foundation strengthened its capacity to achieve its ambitious goals for catalyzing community change with the addition of two new associates. Kristi Miller joins the team as the Director of Grants and Community Programs, and Jessica Wiley has been tasked with a new role in development as the Advancement Associate.
Foundation Scholarships Recognize Student Achievement, Help Attain Dream of a College Education
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 7:24 PM
The Schenectady Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2017 college scholarships: Victoria Phillips (Schenectady High School), Lindsay...
Foundation Grant Adding 100 Summer Jobs for Schenectady Youths
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 1:49 PM
Private-Public partnership to deliver enhanced skill-building program to prepare youths for sustainable employment. A grant by The Schenectady Foundation has added...
Weekend Backpack Fund Feeding More of Community's Chronically Hungry Children
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 1:40 PM
An alarming number of Schenectady’s children don’t get enough to eat during the weekend and are arriving hungry to school...
$1.1 M to be Awarded in Grants and Scholarships
Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 8:41 PM
The Foundation has launched its 2017 grant programs!  The primary emphasis for our grants this year is continued support of...