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United Way's 211 is here to help
Thursday, February 9, 2023
211’s vital service meets real needs in real time with the help of community partners.  Everyone knows about 9-1-1.…
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CA$H Coalition Launches 2023 VITA Program
Friday, January 27, 2023
CA$H Coalition of the Greater Capital Region Launches 2023 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program On Earned…
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UWGCR announces more than $3 million in community investments for 2023
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
In addition to outlining its community impact strategy for the year ahead, UWGCR presented the Saratoga County…
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Served, Sacrificed, Yet Struggling: 1 in 4 NY Veterans Living in Financial Hardship 
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
New ALICE report reveals New York’s financially insecure veterans are less likely to complete secondary education.…
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Perfect Pitch Sharks
Meet the Perfect Pitch Sharks
Friday, November 4, 2022
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UWGCR, CAPTAIN and community partners celebrate the launch of the Summer Meals Program
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
United Way of the Greater Capital Region, CAPTAIN and community partners celebrate the launch of the Summer Meals…
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United Way of the Greater Capital Region and Berkshire Farm Center announce foster care referral services are now available through 211
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
United Way of the Greater Capital Region and Berkshire Farm Center announce foster care referral services are now…
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Meet John and Lynda Kearney, 2022 Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Meet John and Lynda Kearney 2022 Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame As Albany natives, John and Lynda Kearny…
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