100 Women Who Care Albany has donated $662,900 to Capital District non-profits. Learn more about the organizations that have received our donations and the incredible work they are doing in the Capital District by clicking on the images below.
List of Recipients
August 2025
Gathering Hope Food Pantry is dedicated to providing nourishing food and support the growth and development of local children and families in the hill town communities. They are part of the Helderberg Family Community Organization (HFCO). Learn more here.
May 2025
Safe Inc. of Schenectady exists to provide outreach, shelter, counseling, and supportive services to homeless youth who are at-risk and may be vulnerable to or have been subjected to sexual exploitation and trafficking. Learn more here.
February 2025
Ohana Foundation is dedicated to providing compassion and support for families navigating the challenging journey of infant loss. Learn more here.
November 2024
Caring Together Inc are a group dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for women with ovarian cancer and supporting research efforts aimed at finding an early detection test and a cure. Learn more here.
August 2024
Bethlehem Community Fund has quietly helped children, families, individuals, and elderly people living in the Bethlehem Community whose needs fall through the cracks of traditional programs. Since 1942, neighbors have been helping neighbors in their times of need. Learn more here.
May 2024
Northern Rivers is a family of human services agencies leading the way in providing coordinated, innovative, comprehensive, and responsible delivery of human services. Their mission is to empower children, adults and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Learn more here.
February 2024
Food Pantries of the Capital District is a coalition of more than 65 food pantries in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties who are working diligently to ensure that our local food pantries are prepared to provide groceries for 3.9 million meals annually. Learn more here.
November 2023
Grassroot Givers makes the connection between the needs in our community and those who have resources to share. Their focus is to always give with dignity, to empower individuals and families who are trying to improve their lives. Learn more here.
August 2023
The Wizards Wardrobe is a free one-to-one after-school tutoring program with an emphasis on reading and writing which supplements and supports classroom learning, fosters creativity, and enhances literacy. Learn more here.
May 2023
Sidewalk Warriors Troy is dedicated to supporting those experiencing poverty in the Troy, NY community through humanitarian assistance; distribution of food, hygiene products, and other necessities for daily living. Learn more here.
February 2023
Capital District Women’s Employment and Resource Center works to advance women’s success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence. Learn more here.
November 2022
Joan Nicole Prince Home is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, caring residence for terminally ill patients in need of a home during their final days. Learn more here.
August 2022
Soul Fire Farm is an Afro-Indigenous centered community farm committed to uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty in the food system by raising and distributing life-giving food as a means to end food apartheid. Learn more here.
May 2022
Muslim Soup Kicken Project is an volunteer run organization that servesmeals to homeless, refugees, and housebound families of all religions and backgrounds. Learn more here.
February 2022
Community Caregivers provides services that enable individuals of all ages to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life within their homes and communities. Learn more here.
November 2021
St. Paul’s Center is a community that strives to awaken hope and rekindle dignity in families who seek comfort, support and assistance in moving from homelssness to a sustainable future. Learn more here.
August 2021
Capital District Women Veterans Christopher House provides women veterans with vital case management services and supportive housing to achieving their goal and return to self-sustaining independent living. Learn more here.
May 2021
Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York provides volunteer-delivered mentorship in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work-readiness to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Learn more here.
February 2021
Family Promise of the Capital Region To affirm the humanity and dignity of homeless families, and to engage our community in helping them achieve sustainable independence. Learn more here.
November 2020
RISSE – Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus Equip refugees and recent immigrants to build sustainable, independent lives by offering language and literacy instruction, as well as support with life skills and integration into U.S. culture and community. Learn more here.
August 2020
Things of My Very Own Focuses on providing crises intervention services to children impacted by extensive abuse and/or neglect who are at risk of a Child Protection Services intervention. Learn more here.
February 2020
Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar inspires and empowers promising, underserved students to succeed in high school, college and life. Learn more here.
November 2019
Troy Area United Ministries provides a safe and just space for those in need, offering meals, HIV/AIDS services, furniture, education, spiritual counseling and advocacy. Learn more here.
August 2019
Girls Inc. of Greater Capital Region inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold. They are committed to helping girls build skills and capabilities for a responsible, confident and self-sufficient adulthood. Learn more here.
May 2019
Koinonia Primary Care provides compassionate, high quality, patient-centered healthcare, in a faith-based environment, to the underserved in New York’s Capital Region. Learn more here.
February 2019
St. Anne’s Institute helps children and families develop the confidence and skills they need to overcome crisis in their lives through a comprehensive range of independent but interrelated services including a residential and non-residential treatment for adolescent females. Learn more here.
November 2018
Capital Roots works to reduce the impact of poor nutrition on public health by organizing community gardens, providing healthy food access, offering nutritional and horticultural education for all ages and coordinating urban greening programs. Learn more here.
August 2018
With passion and integrity, Unity House embraces the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights. They work together to open the doors of access and opportunity for everyone, particularly those in greatest need. Learn more here.
May 2018
Grassroot Givers makes the connection between the needs in our community and those who have resources to share. Their focus is to always give with dignity, to empower individuals and families who are trying to improve their lives. Learn more here.
February 2018
The RED Bookshelf is a literacy program dedicated to getting books into children’s homes by collecting, preparing, and distributing books on RED Bookshelves located throughout Albany. Learn more about the services provided by checking out their website.
November 2017
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless empowers individuals and families who are homeless or facing homelessness with the tools to be self-sufficient. Learn more about the services provided by checking out their website.
August 2017
South End Children’s Cafe serves free, healthy dinners along with providing after school programs for children grades K-6. Learn more about the services provided by checking out their website.
May 2017
Joseph’s House provides emergency shelter or support services to an average of 1000 men, women and children yearly. Their missions is to provide non-judgmental services to end homelessness. Learn more about the services provided by checking out their website.
February 2017
Founded in 1998 by breast cancer survivor Mara Ginsberg, ToLife! provides personalized breast cancer education and support services at a time needed most to women and their families. Learn more about the services provided by checking out their website.
November 2016
SongwritingWith:Soldiers offers our active duty soldiers and veterans a unique way to tell their stories, rebuild trust, release pain, and forge new bonds. They do great things. Please check out their website for stories and inspiration!
August 2016
The Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs. Please check out their website for more information about all the wonderful work they do!
May 2016
The Donna Crandell Foundation supports families of Cystic Fibrosis patients admitted to Albany Medical Center. Please check out their website for more information about this wonderful organization – the first recipient of our collective giving!
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