Community Resources

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) provides a running list of community services and resources for families and youth in Albany & Rensselaer counties.

Check out our Albany County Family Resource Packet!

Check out our Rensselaer County Family Resource Packet!

Period Pantry

Period Pantry is available 24-hours/day in Albany.

Pantry

Troy Pool

We operate the South Troy & Troy Clubhouse pools.

Pool

Beat The Heat

Tips for cooling down, with splash pad & beach locations, and more!

Heat

Teen Biz Ideas

Let’s explore some business ideas for teens in Albany and Troy, NY.

Ideas

Fun Stuff for Youth

A list of puzzles, games and more for Capital Area youth of all ages.

Fun

8 Ways to Unplug

A list of ways for teens (or anyone) to unplug from the digital world.

Unplug

Black History

A list of resources that we invite members of all communities to explore.

Black History

Pride

The Club ensures opportunities for all young people.

Pride

Albany County Resources

Albany DSS

Provides assistance with child care costs to all eligible families.

DSS Website

Albany Library

A list of all of the library locations throughout Albany county.

ALB Libraries

Albany County Resources

Albany County offers a comprehensive list of community resources.

County

Equinox

Equinox provides safety for all victims of Domestic Violence offering support, assistance, & tools to those in need.

Equinox

Food Pantries

A coalition of 70 food pantries in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties.

Food

Free Food Fridge

Offers free food at various points around Albany, NY.

Fridge

Trinity Alliance

Providing family and support services in Albany county.

Trinity

United Way

United Way GCR partners with local organizations offering community resources.

United Way

Rensselaer County Resources

CEO

Commission on Economic Opportunity programs designed to meet the needs of our community.

CEO

TDFCC

Troy Drug Free Community Coalition: organizing to reduce substance abuse. DeTerra Bags available.

TDFCC

Rensselaer Chamber

A membership organization serving Rensselaer county.

REN Chamber

Rensselaer County

List of community resources courtesy of Troy City School District.

Rensselaer County services and youth department.

Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club

Serving youth and families in northern Rensselaer county.

Lansingburgh

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County

Serving youth in the city of Rensselaer.

Rensselaer

Troy Library

A list of all of the library locations in Rensselaer county.

REN Libraries

Unity House

Unity House of Troy, NY offers food, clothing and housing assistance options to residents.

Unity House

Other Resources

Great Strides Equestrian Foundation

Empowering youth in Saratoga county.

Great Strides

Local Media

ABC News10
CBS 6 WRGB
News 13 WYNT
Spectrum News
Times Union
Troy Record
Saratogian

GoFundMe

GoFundMe is a personal online crowd fundraising tool. BGCCA does not create GoFundMe accounts.

GoFundMe

SHRED Foundation

The SHRED Foundation brings youth to the world of skiing and snowboarding!

SHRED

Recent Club News

Teen Workforce Development in Albany and Troy, NY

Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of Teen Workforce Development

Many teenagers in Albany and Rensselaer counties face challenges when entering the workforce. Without guidance and opportunities, they may struggle to find jobs, develop skills, or understand workplace expectations. BGCCA workforce development programs provide structured support to help teens navigate these challenges.

AfterSchool Club Kids at the Albany Clubhouse, Albany, NY.

How AfterSchool Activities Benefit Development for Kids & Teens

At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, we understand that afterschool activities play a crucial role in shaping the growth of kids and teens beyond the classroom. Engaging in afterschool activities helps youth improve academically, emotionally, and physically, setting a strong foundation for their future. BGCCA provides afterschool and teen programming in Albany & Rensselaer counties.

The Importance of Youth Guidance

Mentorship has the power to change the life of another person and guide them to success.