The Schenectady Foundation

The Schenectady Foundation announces $2 million grant program while introducing two new funds.

Posted on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM

The Schenectady Foundation will invest $2 million in charitable projects in 2025, continuing its ongoing commitment to making Schenectady County food secure, investing in neighborhood revitalization and addressing urgent community needs.

Ending Period Poverty: Schenectady’s Free Period Pantries Offer Hope and Dignity

Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM

In 2022, “period pantries” began appearing in downtown Schenectady.

The boxes, which resemble little free libraries, are stocked with...

Schoharie River Center is poised to expand its Schenectady programming

Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM

As executive director of the Schoharie River Center, John McKeeby’s mission is to open young people’s eyes to the...

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County to offer services in Schenectady County

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 12:41 PM

A Capital Region non-profit organization with decades of experience teaching adults to read and write is expanding to Schenectady County...

Successful second year for Porchfest

Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:30 AM

14 bands + 6 porches over 5 hours = a celebration of one city neighborhood

Foundation makes $675,000 in Equitable Access to Healthy Food grants

Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 3:26 PM

The Schenectady Foundation topped off its 2023 grant-making with six new commitments to make Schenectady County residents more food-secure, totaling...

Community Spotlight: Schenectady County Food Council member Rebekka Henriksen

Posted on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 2:52 PM

As the fall leaves paint the landscape in warm colors and the smell of harvest fills the crisp air, we find ourselves reflecting on the spirit of gratitude that comes with the holiday season. Right here in Schenectady, where a school community gathers to enjoy the fall bounty, we're excited to spotlight a project that's all about sharing good food, and supporting each other.