2024 Music Festival
News & PR
Welcome to the News & PR page for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA). This page details all local news reports featuring BGCCA's ongoing work
Media: Access our Media Kit which includes logos, photos and b-roll. To see recent BGCCA events please click here.
For news & public relation questions, please contact Chris Alexander, Director of Marketing & PR at 518-462-5528 x1008 or email.
Fall 2024
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WGY Mornings with Doug Goudie (iHeart Radio) Interview with Patrick Doyle
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/418-wgy-mornings-with-doug-gou-27668078/episode/patrick-doyle-of-the-boys-and-226194596/ -
Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club at Ninety Nine Restaurants - Bite-Sized
https://www.dailygazette.com/food/boys-girls-club-fundraiser/article_7ac45638-80e8-11ef-b508-633f94eded53.html -
City of Troy, NY on X: "Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area is hosting their first 'Teen Night' in Troy
https://x.com/TroyCityHall/status/1839657906083434537 -
Boys & Girls Club "Great Futures" Gala | Albany Capital Center
https://www.albanycapitalcenter.com/events/detail/boys-and-girls-club-great-futures-gala
Summer 2024
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Boys & Girls Club hosting music festival
https://wnyt.com/capital-region-news/boys-girls-club-hosting-music-festival/ -
Welcome Back Celebration a huge success!
https://www.watervlietcityschools.org/welcome-back-celebration-a-huge-success/ -
Discovering Saratoga: NYRA Leg Up program
https://www.news10.com/10-in-toga/discovering-saratoga-nyra-leg-up-program/ -
Troy's Ark child care program can stay open until next year after private donation
https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/valleycats-and-boulders-washed-out-single-admission-doubleheader-to-be-played-on-sunday-august-11th/n-6134252 -
ValleyCats and Boulders Washed Out
https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/valleycats-and-boulders-washed-out-single-admission-doubleheader-to-be-played-on-sunday-august-11th/n-6134252 -
Troy offering free swim lessons for youth
https://wnyt.com/capital-region-news/troy-offering-free-swim-lessons-for-youth/ -
'The best place to be a kid': Summer Meals Program celebrates 50 years
https://www.troyrecord.com/2024/07/09/the-best-place-to-be-a-kid-summer-meals-program-celebrates-50-years/ -
How Great Strides Equestrian Foundation Enriches Young Lives One Polo Match at a Time
https://barnratsunited.com/how-great-strides-equestrian-foundation-enriches-young-lives-one-polo-match-at-a-time/ -
South Troy Pool Opened Monday- with Free Lunch
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/south-troy-pool-opened-today-with-free-lunch -
Boys & Girls Club provides critical support to Troy kids
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/boys-girls-club-provides-critical-support-to-troy-kids/ -
South Troy Pool set to open for the summer
https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/south-troy-pool-set-to-open-for-the-summer/ -
Troy participates in “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson”
https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/troy-participates-in-worlds-largest-swimming-lesson/
Spring 2024
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Juneteenth March & Block Party to stop Albany violence
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/juneteenth-march-block-party-to-stop-albany-violence/ -
Men on a Mission to stop Capital Region violence
https://www.news10.com/video/men-on-a-mission-to-stop-capital-region-violence/9793082/ -
BELMONT: Festival picnic tables turn sustainable futures for local organizations, off-track
https://www.saratogian.com/2024/06/02/belmont-festival-picnic-tables-turn-sustainable-futures-for-local-organizations-off-track/ -
Safe spots for teens help them stay out of trouble
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/safe-spots-for-teens-help-them-stay-out-of-trouble/ -
US (NY): A look inside a container farm operation
https://www.verticalfarmdaily.com/article/9621399/us-ny-a-look-inside-a-container-farm-operation/ -
Meet the volunteers who made a difference in 2023
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/meet-volunteers-made-difference-2023-19373502.php -
Capital Region daycare company under investigation
https://www.news10.com/news/capital-region-daycare-company-under-investigation/ -
NYRA Donates Belmont Festival Picnic Tables to Charitable Organizations
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/nyra-donates-belmont-festival-picnic-tables-to-charitable-organizations/ -
Albany teens react to NCAA tournament history
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-teens-react-to-ncaa-tournament-history/
Winter 2024
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Curling for the Community raises over $22K
https://www.news10.com/community/curling-for-the-community-raises-over-22k/ -
Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation Celebrates Leap of Kindness Day
https://www.sunmark.org/connect/sunmark-360/sunmark-charitable-community-foundation-celebrates-leap-kindness-day-sweet-treats-local-nonprofits -
Albany County organizations receive federal COVID relief funding
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/albany-county-organizations-receive-federal-covid-relief-funding/ -
Advocates of afterschool opportunities rally in Albany for $119M funding boost
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2024/01/31/advocates-of-afterschool-opportunities-rally-in-albany-for--119m-boost -
Tackling youth violence in the City of Albany
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/tackling-youth-violence-in-the-city-of-albany# -
Teen night and free haircuts for Albany’s youth
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/teen-night-and-free-haircuts-for-albanys-youth/
Fall 2023
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Boys & Girls Club holding Arts & Crafts Night
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/wnyt-greater-good/boys-girls-club-holding-arts-crafts-night/ -
Grasshopper Heating and Cooling, Bruce Tanski team up to help Boys and Girls Club
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/grasshopper-heating-and-cooling-bruce-tanski-team-up-to-help-troy-boys-and-girls-club/ -
Broadview Credit Union brings sustainable farming to the Capital Region
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/broadview-credit-union-brings-sustainable-farming-to-the-capital-region-farm-to-table-freight-farms-shipping-container-green-boys-and-girls-club-troy-schenectady-mission-regional-food-bank-of-northeastern-new-york-ny-bronx-albany-latham-city-food-access- -
Boys & Girls Clubs hosting multiple Halloween events
https://www.renscochamber.com/news/boys-and-girls-clubs-hosting-multiple-halloween-events -
Boys and Girls Clubs hosting multiple Halloween events
https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/boys-and-girls-clubs-hosting-multiple-halloween-events/ -
Portion of 7th Avenue in Troy dedicated to community mentor
https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/portion-of-7th-avenue-in-troy-dedicated-to-community-mentor/ -
Delaware Avenue Boys & Girls Club re-opens this week
https://www.news10.com/news/delaware-av-boys-girls-club-re-opens-this-week/ -
Fire temporarily closes Boys & Girls Club in Albany
https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/fire-temporarily-closes-boys-girls-club-in-albany/ -
An exterior fire at Boys & Girls Club Albany Clubhouse under investigation
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/an-exterior-fire-at-the-albany-boys-girls-club-under-investigation-capital-region-dumpster-outside-no-injuries-delaware-ave-sports-activities-after-school-homework- -
SEEN: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area's Great Futures Gala
https://www.timesunion.com/seen/article/boys-girls-club-capital-area-s-great-futures-18397201.php?IPID=Times-Union-seen-spotlight
Summer 2023
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area hosts Back-to-School Fashion Show at Crossgates
https://www.shopcrossgates.com/press-release/boys-girls-clubs-of-the-capital-area-hosts-back-to-school-fashion-show-at-crossgates-2/ -
Tuesday’s ‘Kicking it for a Cause’ event in Halfmoon
https://dailygazette.com/2023/08/23/tuesdays-kicking-it-for-a-cause-event-in-halfmoon-images-10-photos/ -
At summer camp, it's don't overdo it and stay hydrated
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2023/07/27/at-sweltering-summer-camp--it-s-don-t-over-do-it-and-stay-hydrated- -
Saratoga Springs foundation introduces inner-city kids to the sport of polo
https://cbs6albany.com/community/positively-upstate/polo# -
Summer camp rolls out across the Capital Region
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/summer-camp-rolls-out-across-the-capital-region-ymca-boys-and-girls-club-new-york-troy-schenectady-albany -
South Troy Pool reopens for the summer season
https://www.news10.com/news/south-troy-pool-reopens-for-the-summer-season/ -
Efforts to stop violence in Albany following recent murders
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/efforts-to-stop-violence-in-albany-following-recent-murders/ -
Boys & Girls Club members watch the trek from farm to table
https://www.capjournal.com/news/boys-girls-club-members-watch-the-trek-from-farm-to-table/article_610aba64-0fbc-11ee-bc06-bfe95417e05e.html
Spring 2023
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The Power of Girls: Clifton Park native empowers others through her music
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/the-power-of-girls-clifton-park-native-empowers-others-through-her-music/ -
SUNMARK CHARITABLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS AT AREA NON-PROFITS AS PART OF UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION’S “518 DAY”
https://www.sunmark.org/connect/sunmark-360/518Day2023 -
Summer around the corner: What Albany youth programs are available
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/summer-around-the-corner-albany-youth-programs-available-boy-and-girls-club-police-athletic-league-public-library-new-hope-church -
Police investigating threats made at Albany middle school
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/police-investigating-threats-made-at-albany-middle-school -
DANNY DOLLAR IS ALL ABOUT THE KIDS
https://www.unitedwaygcr.org/news/danny-dollar-all-about-kids
Winter 2023
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HRCCU makes donation to at-risk youth organization
https://www.news10.com/community/hrccu-makes-donation-to-at-risk-youth-organization/ -
Siena extends Gold Standard Award to BGCCA COO
https://www.siena.edu/offices/marketing-and-communications/gold-standard-awards/jimmy-bulmer-12/ -
Sunmark helps local charities
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/sunmark-helps-local-charities/ -
Broadview 500K in donations to fight food insecurity
https://spotlightnews.com/news/2023/01/13/broadview-500k-in-donations-to-fight-food-insecurity/ -
Sunmark employees donate $14k to local charities
https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/sunmark-employees-donate-14k-to-local-charities/
Fall 2022
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Boys & Girls Clubs mourn passing of bunny mascot
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/boys-girls-clubs-mourn-passing-of-bunny-mascot/ -
All In: Youth sports non-profits deserve holiday support
https://www.bgccapitalarea.org/post/bridgestone-s-driving-great-futures-with-a-new-van -
AT&T teams with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area to open digital learning lab
https://www.troyrecord.com/2022/12/09/att-teams-with-boys-girls-clubs-of-the-capital-area-to-open-digital-learning-lab/ -
New van donated to Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area
https://www.news10.com/community/new-van-donated-to-boys-girls-club-of-the-capital-area/ -
Digital learning lab opens at Troy Boys & Girls Clubs
https://www.wamc.org/news/2022-12-08/digital-learning-lab-opens-at-troy-boys-girls-clubs -
Albany police chief cites progress on public safety, but challenges remain
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2022/12/06/apd-strategy-to-tackle-violence-in-2023 -
Following fatal shooting, 'Stop the Violence' rally held in Albany
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/following-fatal-shooting-stop-the-violence-rally-in-albany-madison-and-lark-st -
Annual ‘Stop the Violence’ rally renews calls for peaceful resolution just hours after deadly Albany shooting
https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/annual-stop-the-violence-rally-renews-calls-for-peaceful-resolution-just-hours-after-deadly-albany-shooting/ -
Albany’s police chief calls for peaceful solution to violence
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/investigation-continues-into-thursday-albany-homicide/ -
County Executive Introduces New Reusable Bag Design Winner
https://www.albanycounty.com/Home/Components/News/News/2070/ -
Halloween weekend plans in the Capital Region
https://www.news10.com/regional-halloween-plans/halloweekend-plans-in-the-capital-region/ -
Boys & Girls Club Haunted House in Albany starting Saturday
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/boys-girls-club-haunted-house-in-albany-starting-saturday/ -
Albany PD, Paesan’s deliver pizzas to Boys & Girls Club
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/albany-pd-paesans-deliver-pizzas-to-boys-girls-club/ -
Boys & Girls Clubs to host music festival
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/boys-and-girls-clubs-to-host-music-festival -
Yankee Trails works with Troy Boys & Girls Club to ‘Grow the Game’
https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/yankee-trails-works-with-troy-boys-girls-club-to-grow-the-game/ -
How To Improve Social Skills in Teens
https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2022/September/how-to-improve-social-skills-in-teens
Summer 2022
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Taco Bell Foundation donates to Boys & Girls Club
https://www.news10.com/news/taco-bell-foundation-donates-to-boys-girls-club/ -
Parents juggle as after-school programs struggle to open
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Few-after-school-programs-open-on-time-leaving-17443476.php -
St. Rose students, staff, and alumni "Reach Out"
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/st-rose-students-staff-and-alumni-reach-out -
Capital Rep’s new ‘Pearl Side at the Rep’ joins list of post-Labor Day Festivals
https://www.saratogian.com/2022/09/08/capital-reps-new-pearl-side-at-the-rep-joins-list-of-post-labor-day-festivals/ -
Pearl Side Community Arts Festival Comes to the REP
https://www.broadwayworld.com/central-new-york/article/Pearl-Side-Community-Arts-Festival-Comes-to-theREP-20220825 -
Hiring crisis may delay start of after-school programs
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Hiring-crisis-YMCA-may-delay-start-of-17392343.php -
Two young women from Albany County ready to change the world
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Two-young-women-from-Albany-are-ready-to-change-17354268.php -
Man who faced life without parole now mentors youth
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2022/08/04/man-sentenced-to-life-at-15-now-mentors-youth -
Grondahl: Maiden ride on Albany’s first Book Bikes
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Grondahl-Maiden-ride-on-Albany-s-first-Book-17326738.php -
Berkshire Bank Foundation donates over $1.1 million to support 180 nonprofits
https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/july/20/berkshire-bank-foundation-donates-over-11-million-support-180-nonprofits-three -
South Troy Pool to open for 2022 summer swimming season
https://www.troyrecord.com/2022/06/30/south-troy-pool-to-open-for-2022-summer-swimming-season/ -
Find financial independence on the Fourth of July
https://www.timesunion.com/shopportunist/article/Financial-independence-on-the-Fourth-of-July-17273742.php -
South Troy Pool to open for the summer on July 1
https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/south-troy-pool-to-open-for-the-summer-on-july-1/ -
Albany program aims to reduce use of dirt bikes on streets
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2022/06/22/albany-program-aimed-to-reduce-use-of-dirt-bikes-on-streets -
Governor Hochul Announces $4.5 Million to Support Addiction Prevention Services in High-Need Communities across New York State
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-45-million-support-addiction-prevention-services-high-need
Spring 2022
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Organizations gather in Troy to celebrate youth, work to end violence
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/organizations-gather-in-troy-to-celebrate-youth-work-to-end-violence -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area celebrates Women's History Month
https://www.facebook.com/mercedes.williams.18/videos/703725887299508/ -
Advocates push for increased funding for after-school programs
https://storystudio.timesunion.com/the-boys-girls-clubs-know-that-supported-children-lead-to-successful-adults/4528/ -
Schumer delivers more than $22 million to Capital Region local projects
https://www.saratogian.com/2022/03/24/schumer-delivers-more-than-22-million-to-capital-region-local-projects/
Winter 2022
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The Boys & Girls Clubs Know that Supported Children Lead to Successful Adults
https://storystudio.timesunion.com/the-boys-girls-clubs-know-that-supported-children-lead-to-successful-adults/4528/ -
Boys & Girls Club finds, repairs home for family in need
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/everyday-hero/2022/02/21/boys-girls-club-home-repair -
School violence on the rise: Leaders work on conflict strategies
https://www.news10.com/news/school-violence-on-the-rise-leaders-work-on-conflict-strategies/ -
Moms come together in Troy to discuss putting an end to the gun violence
https://wnyt.com/troy-new-york-news/moms-come-together-in-troy-to-discuss-putting-an-end-to-the-gun-violence-/6390641/ -
BGCCA Case Study via GyvLink
https://gyvlink.com/case-studies/boysandgirlsclub -
BGCCA begins work with 501(c) Services
https://www.501c.com/boys-and-girls-clubs-of-the-capital-area/
Fall 2021
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Students call for peace in Albany
https://www.news10.com/news/students-call-for-peace-in-albany/ -
'Stop the Violence': Organizations rally with youth to end gun violence in Capital Region
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/stop-the-violence-organizations-rally-with-youth-to-end-gun-violence-in-capital-region -
Call for peace by students in Albany
https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news-news/students-call-for-peace-in-albany/ -
Boys & Girls Clubs will hold peaceful protest against gun violence in Albany
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/boys-girls-clubs-will-hold-peaceful-protest-against-gun-violence-in-albany/
Summer 2021
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Boys & Girls Clubs launch new partnership with L.L. Bean
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2021/08/24/boys-and-girls-clubs-launch-new-partnership-with-l-l--bean -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area expands CareerLaunch program
https://www.saratogian.com/2021/08/20/boys-girls-clubs-of-the-capital-area-expands-careerlaunch-program/ -
Siena men’s hoops visits Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area
https://www.news10.com/sports/siena-mens-hoops-visits-boys-girls-club-of-the-capital-area/ -
Boys & Girls Club counters violence with programming for kids and teens
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/boys-girls-club-counters-violence-with-programming-for-kids-and-teens -
South Troy pool to hold swim lessons
https://www.troyrecord.com/news/south-troy-pool-to-hold-swim-lessons/article_7f3b602e-de9a-11eb-8fbb-071f4d21b21f.html -
City School District Of Albany: State Grant To Provide After-School Programs At Three Schools
https://patch.com/new-york/albany-ny/city-school-district-albany-state-grant-provide-after-school-programs-three -
South Troy Pool opens with waived fees and kid lunches
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2021/07/06/south-troy-pool-opens-for-the-summer -
Through Their Eyes: Teens Talk Violence
https://www.news10.com/news/through-their-eyes-teens-talk-violence/ -
Mayor Madden: South Troy Swimming Pool Opens July 6th
https://www.troyny.gov/mayor-madden-south-troy-swimming-pool-opens-july-6th/ -
Boys & Girls Club relaunches workforce development program
https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/boys-girls-club-relaunches-workforce-development-program/
Spring 2021
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Albany Boys and Girls Clubs mark Earth Day with cleanup
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/human-interest/2021/04/23/albany-boys-and-girls-clubs-earth-day -
Teen night program offers a safe space in Albany
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/human-interest/2021/04/15/albany-boys-girls-clubs-teen-night -
Whole Health Heroes: Christopher Sky
https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/partner-insights/2021/03/31/whole-health-heroes-christopher-sky.html -
Boxer Jadah Robinson Is Sharing Her Love of the Sport
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2021/03/01/boxer-jadah-robinson-is-focused-on-teaching-the-sport
Winter 2021
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Troy Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Begins Gathering Input
https://www.wamc.org/post/troy-police-reform-reinvention-collaborative-begins-gathering-input -
Boys & Girls Club in Troy hosts mass food distribution
https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/boys-and-girls-club-in-troy-hosts-mass-food-distribution/ -
Drive-thru or walk-up free food distribution on Saturday in Troy
https://www.troyrecord.com/news/drive-thru-or-walk-up-free-food-distribution-on-saturday-in-troy/article_4dd70062-6c83-11eb-be03-0f5d9cafe023.html -
Boys and Girls Club holds Troy food handout
https://www.news10.com/news/boys-and-girls-club-holds-troy-food-handout/ -
Washington Ave. Armory to become FEMA mass vaccination site in Albany
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/washington-ave-armory-to-become-mass-vaccination-site-in-albany -
Next Bunch Boxing Program open to area youth
https://www.troyrecord.com/news/local-news/next-bunch-boxing-program-open-to-area-youth/article_8a7d6d52-709e-11eb-8364-97d46661d2c6.html -
Samaritan Awards $340,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
https://www.samhealth.org/about-samaritan/news-search/2020/12/30/samaritan-awards-340000-in-grants-to-local-nonprofits -
Governing in a pandemic: Our plan is – not over, but through
https://blog.timesunion.com/andrewjoyce/2021/01/02/governing-in-a-pandemic-our-plan-is-not-over-but-through/ -
Food distribution event set in Hoosick Falls
https://cbs6albany.com/news/coronavirus/food-distribution-event-set-in-hoosick-falls -
Looking Back: January 8
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Looking-Back-January-8-15854325.php -
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation announces $35K for Capital Region organizations
https://www.troyrecord.com/news/local-news/dunkin-joy-in-childhood-foundation-announces-35k-for-capital-region-organizations/article_f87e4676-5cdc-11eb-a9a4-d7e3e7761d63.html
Fall 2020
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Capital Area Boys & Girls Club collects cans to purchase toys and gifts for holiday season
https://www.news10.com/news/capital-area-boys-girls-club-collects-cans-to-purchase-toys-and-gifts-for-holiday-season/ -
Boys and Girls Club can collection raises over $3,000
https://www.news10.com/video/boys-and-girls-club-can-collection-raises-over-3000/6113790/ -
Local organizations helping those in need through bottle, can collections
https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/local-organizations-helping-those-in-need-through-bottle-can-collections/ -
Plan Ahead: Events coming up in the Capital Region
https://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/120620-PlanAhead-15770175.php -
Bottles and Cans Help Sustain Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2020/12/10/bottles-and-cans-helping-to-sustain-boys-and-girls-clubs -
Troy volunteers' sweat equity has made this park inviting
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Troy-volunteers-sweat-and-city-money-add-up-to-15726880.php -
Snapshot: Basketball court unveiled at Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County
https://www.troyrecord.com/news/local-news/snapshot-basketball-court-unveiled-at-boys-and-girls-clubs-of-southern-rensselaer-county/article_c2e0d796-272a-11eb-970e-0fdb5b79bfe4.htm -
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY - AFP NY, Hudson-Mohawk Chapter
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpnyhudsonmohawkchapter/new-item4 -
Mobile lyricism van brings healing music to Albany's youth
https://www.timesunion.com/givessignup/article/New-mobile-lyricism-van-brings-healing-music-to-15702339.php -
BlueShield donates PPEs to local schools
https://www.leaderherald.com/news/local-news/2020/11/blueshield-donates-ppes-to-local-schools/ -
Lark Street merchants' holiday market Saturday
https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Lark-Street-merchants-holiday-market-Saturday-15758573.php -
St. Marks services community through growing food pantry
https://www.troymessenger.com/2020/11/27/st-marks-services-community-through-growing-food-pantry/ -
Cider Belly Doughnuts, Boys & Girls Club to sell donuts to raise money for children, families impacted by COVID-19
https://www.news10.com/community/cider-belly-doughnuts-boys-girls-club-to-sell-donuts-to-raise-money-for-children-families-impacted-by-covid-19/ -
Cider Belly Doughnuts helping Boys and Girls Club of Greater Capital Area for Giving Tuesday
https://www.news10.com/news/cider-belly-doughnuts-helping-boys-and-girls-club-of-greater-capital-area-for-giving-tuesday/ -
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Capital Area seeking assistance on Giving Tuesday
https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/boys-girls-club-of-the-greater-capital-area-seeking-assistance-on-giving-tuesday/ -
12/03/20 Plan Ahead
https://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/120320-PlanAhead-15763089.php
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Troy volunteers' sweat equity has made this park inviting
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Troy-volunteers-sweat-and-city-money-add-up-to-15726880.php -
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpnyhudsonmohawkchapter/new-item4?fbclid=IwAR1WIKZX3XUSUjIcq5xuhZY_jmfdWQpa8qGLNcnuP05cld3ouwWZmgK0dRc -
Mobile lyricism van brings healing music to Albany's youth
https://www.timesunion.com/givessignup/article/New-mobile-lyricism-van-brings-healing-music-to-15702339.php -
Boys & Girls Club launching weekly teen night
https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/boys-and-girls-club-launching-weekly-teen-night/ -
"Teen Night" providing safe spaces in Albany
https://wnyt.com/albany-new-york-news/quotteen-nightquot-providing-safe-spaces-in-albany/5917802/ -
Albany Community Members Teamed Together for Safe Trick or Treating
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2020/11/01/albany-community-members-teamed-together-for-safe-trick-or-treating -
Celebrating Halloween during a pandemic
https://wnyt.com/capital-region-comeback/halloween-wynantskill-albany-boys-and-girls-clubs-spooktacular-different-pandemic-celebrating-trick-or-treat-/5907382/ -
Boys & Girls Club Takes Music Program on the Road
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/human-interest/2020/10/20/boys-girls-club-lyricism-101-program# -
IGT donates $18,000 computer lab to Albany Boys & Girls Club
https://www.news10.com/news/igt-donates-18000-computer-lab-to-albany-boys-and-girls-club/
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