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Donate to any of the following charities today! All funds are deposited directly into the account of the Non-Profits listed.

Addictions Care Center of Albany

The Addictions Care Center of Albany empowers individuals, families and communities to advance beyond addiction and overcome barriers to healing through an array of quality, compassionate care and prevention programs. ACCA respects each individual's unique journey through recovery and believes the disease of addiction is both preventable and treatable.

Angel Names Association

The Angel Names Association is a nonprofit, 501(C)(3), charitable organization dedicated to assisting families of stillborn children through programs designed to provide financial assistance for end-of-life expenses and counseling services, and funding for stillbirth research.

Bethany Hospitality Center

Every single day of the year, Bethany Hospitality Center provides food, day shelter and support to anyone who comes through its doors. Bethany's programs help families and individuals seeking help, without question and without limit. The center helps with immediate needs and makes every effort to help improve troubled life situations. No matter how bare bones the budget, Bethany is always there for those who need us. Visit our website for more information, www.BethanyHospitalityCenter.org

Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc.

Bethesda House is an interfaith ministry to the homeless, disabled and economically disadvantaged citizens of Schenectady County, building a just, hospitable and inclusive community one person at a time by affirming the dignity and addressing the needs of each guest entering this House of Mercy.






Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region

Our mission is to help vulnerable children reach their potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships supported by professional staff. Our vision is to provide successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better students and schools, and stronger communities for all.

Brain Injury Association of NYS

The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is a statewide non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their families, and promotes prevention. Established in 1982 by individuals with brain injury and family members, BIANYS is the New York State affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America. Together we are the Voice of Brain Injury.

Capital City Rescue Mission

Capital City Rescue Mission is dedicated to proclaiming the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ to the homeless and needy of the capital region, providing for the whole person-body, mind and spirit - that they will return to society maturing in Christ as productive citizens.

Capital District Youth For Christ

YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.

The Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center

The Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center is the only hospital of its kind in the region devoted exclusively to caring for infants, children and adolescents. It consists of 125-bed facility devoted exclusively to the medical needs of infants, children and adolescents, and is the referral center for all seriously ill and injured children from 25 counties in upstate New York and western New England. The Children's Hospital is staffed by 110 physicians trained in 34 subspecialties and more than 300 pediatric nurses, therapists, social workers and child-life specialists.

ClearView Center Inc.

ClearView Center is a not-for-profit community mental health agency dedicated to putting consumers' needs first. In our service to adults and families living with mental illness, our efforts are driven by the individual's specific needs as each person works toward improving quality of life and increasing independence. ClearView Center's treatment approach is multi-faceted.

Colonie Senior Service Centers

Senior Services including transportation and senior dining.







Colonie Youth Center

The Colonie Youth Center (CYC) is dedicated to enhancing the living experience for all people in the greater Capital Region. The CYC provides a wide range of programs and services; from recreational, athletic and fitness activities; to summer day camps and before school and after school child care programs; to individual, group, child and family counseling services. All proceeds will benefit the CYC's family scholarship fund helping financially struggling working families to meet their child care expenses and to provide families who could not otherwise afford care with free and reduced rate counseling services.

Concerned for the Hungry, Inc.

Coordinate no-cost food service events throughout Schenectady County for those in need. Support local food pantries, the regional food bank of northeastern new york, as well as the roots and wisdom program.

Dangwa Initiative

Dangwa Initiative is a faith-based humanitarian organization whose mission is to empower and restore dignity to AIDS orphan girls and women in resource-limited settings who have been made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. Through education and awareness, we seek to debunk the myth: sex with a virgin cures AIDS. Our ultimate goal is to build the capacity of rural communities to be able to take care of their own and break the dependency syndrome in Africa.

Donation link: www.dangwa.org

Dudley Observatory

We use astronomy to promote science education and to instill a life-long appreciation and enjoyment of science!






Empire Servicedog Program, Inc.

We breed, train and place Service Dogs with individuals with disabilities.







Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York serves 22 counties, covering the Capital Region, North Country and the Upper Hudson Valley. It is estimated that 45,000 people are affected by epilepsy in northeastern New York. The programs and services the foundation provides include information and referral, service coordination/case management, advocacy, education (both professional and in schools grades K-12), counseling, and support groups. Our mission is to lead the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome challenges created by epilepsy.

Girls Inc.

Our mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. We do this through research-based comprehensive afterschool program that teaches girls messages of "I can" rather than "I can't." We believe that confident girls will become successful women.

Grand Street Community Arts

Grand Street Community Arts (GSCA) strives to create unity and connection, especially through the arts, in an inner-city neighborhood with racial and economic diversity. Through its broad spectrum of programs and performances, for both youth audiences and adults, GSCA encourages art as a natural tool of expression available to everyone. For more information, visit Grand Street's website: www.grandarts.org

Greenbush Child Caring, Inc.

Greenbush Child Caring, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency located in Rensselaer County, New York, whose mission is to provide school-age children with developmentally appropriate child care, along with recreational and enrichment activities in a positive environment.

Homeless and Travelers Aid Society

HATAS is a point of entry human services agency that helps the poor, the homeless, and others in need lead independent, self-sufficient, and safe lives in the community. We are a resource for collaborative change.

Hope for Women

"A safety net to catch, a step on solid ground, a shelter in the storms of life." Hope for Women will restore hope to the women struggling in our communities by placing them in a Christ-centered living environment to establish their foundation in Christ Jesus while enhancing their ethical, professional and practical skills.

Interfaith Story Circle of the Tri-City Area Inc.

We are a storytelling group that is made up of people of many faiths. Our goal is to be of service; to connect with people of all spiritualities and faiths; to rejoice in the richness of our diversity, to break down the barriers which sometimes divide us and to build up that which we have in common. Children at the Well is our youth interfaith storytelling program for young people aged 11 to 18.

Joseph’s House & Shelter, Inc

Joseph’s House & Shelter, Inc. is a Troy community-based, not-for-profit corporation, whose purpose is to prevent and alleviate homelessness.

Our program offers shelter, services, support and guidance to homeless individuals, youth and families. We offer non-judgmental services where each guest’s dignity and worth are recognized and respected. We guide guests in getting help from community agencies and act as an advocate to the homeless to address immediate and long term needs. We provide an opportunity for people from our community to volunteer in service to the homeless.

Lung Cancer Alliance NY

The only national non-profit dedicated exclusively to providing patient support and advocacy for those living with or at risk for lung cancer.





Music Mobile, Inc.

Music Mobile's mission is to promote cooperation, empowerment, tolerance, civic responsibility, community pride, and self-esteem by developing and presenting innovative music and creative arts programs, and creating and disseminating educational resource materials. Serving diverse people of all ages but with a particular focus on the education, development, and socialization of children, Music Mobile enriches the quality of life for individuals and communities and is a catalyst for cultural understanding and social transformation.

Northeast Career Planning

Through a diverse range of programs, Northeast Career Planning and The Norton Center provide the services needed to help people realize their employment and self-sufficiency goals. Our array of programs include job placement, vocational evaluation, specialized services for those with mental illness, high school transition programs and many others. Whether you are a person with a barrier to employment, an employer, a family member, or a community organization, we encourage you to explore our website to learn more.

Old Songs, Inc.

OLD SONGS, INC., centered in the New York State Capital Region, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to keeping TRADITIONAL MUSIC & DANCE alive through the presentation of festivals, concerts, dances and educational programs.

The Oley Foundation

The Oley Foundation enriches the lives of those requiring home intravenous and tube feeding through education, outreach, and networking. Programs are directed by the staff and guidance is provided by a board of dedicated professionals and patients.

Parsons Child and Family Center

Founded in 1829, Parsons Child and Family Center is the largest multi-service agency in the Capital Region of New York State. The Parsons service area encompasses 30 counties and 40 school districts. Parsons provides counseling services, parenting education, child abuse/neglect prevention and treatment, family strengthening programs, early childhood family support, special education, youth development programs, and mental health services. Annually, Parsons touches the lives of 9000 families and children, with the ultimate goal of keeping families together.

Platelet Disorder Support Association - PDSA

The Platelet Disorder Support Association is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and other platelet disorders through education, advocacy, and research.

The Radix Ecological Sustainability Center

The Radix Ecological Sustainability Center is a new not-for-profit educational organization based in inner city Albany, NY. The purpose of the Radix Center is to promote ecological literacy and environmental stewardship through educational programs based around demonstrations of sustainable technologies.

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

The Food Bank works to alleviate hunger and prevent food waste by accepting large donations of food from the food industry and distributing it to 1,030 charitable agencies in 23 counties.





The Salvation Army - Albany County

The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. In addition to worship service we provide an after-school program for children and teens, a computer lab, food pantries in Albany and Cohoes, a mobile canteen serving dinner in Albany, a soup kitchen in Cohoes and other monthly and seasonal activities.



Seton Health Foundation, Inc.

The Seton Health Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1981 to encourage and promote charitable giving and to raise, manage, and disburse funds to support Seton Health / St. Mary’s Hospital and its healing ministry. All gifts to Seton Health are received through the Foundation. The spirit of caring and the spirit of giving are the cornerstones of Seton Health!

Special Olympics New York

Special Olympics is an international year-round program of sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. More than 51,000 athletes in New York train and compete in 22 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. There are thousands of athletes from the Capital District who participate in training clubs and competitions throughout the year. Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with other athletes, their families and the community. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics.

St. Catherine's For Children

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children and families we serve. St. Catherine's offers residential services for children ages five to 13, therapeutic foster care programs, community-based services designed to heal and preserve family life, a family homeless shelter, and an elementary school for students with special educational and therapeutic needs that cannot be met in a traditional school setting.

Transitional Services Association Inc.

Located near downtown Saratoga Springs, Transitional Services Association Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization. Through a number of residential, supportive, and case management programs, we aim to provide restorative care and assistance to individuals dealing with mental illness and chemical dependency.

Visiting Nurse Service of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties

The Visiting Nurse Service of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties is committed to meeting the needs of individuals and families in our service area by providing professional nursing, medical social work services, rehabilitation services, and paraprofessional services regardless of age, race, gender, religion, national origin, diagnosis, disability or source of payment, when patients meet the program criteria.