Because Franklin Community Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency, we rely heavily on fund-raising activities to supplement our annual budget. Without the contributions from generous community members, our efficient and effective programs would not be possible. Please check out our Upcoming, Past and Annual Events. If you or your business would like to host a fundraiser, please contact Courtney by email or call 518-587-9826 or view our Corporate Giving Opportunites to see what best fits your company.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 6th (registration begins at 8am, race starts at 9am)
Saratoga Spa State Park (at the Warming Hut)
5k Run or Walk, Kids Fun Run and Family Fair
Bring family and friends to support FCC!
If you would like to be a sponsor or volunteer for the day of the race please email 5K@franklincommunitycenter.org
Annual Events
“THE FRANKLIN OPEN” Benefit Golf Tournament
Each year, Franklin Community Center has hosted an annual golf tournament at Windy Hills Golf Course in Greenwich, known as “The Franklin Open.” Held the first Saturday in June, the golf tournament has proven successful, with a growing number of supporters and a rising total each year.As the Community Center’s largest in-house fund-raiser, the golf tournament is a lot of fun for everyone involved, including our small staff and Board of Directors, who work very hard to make sure we have plenty of donated raffle prizes and sponsorships in order to make the event a success. The money raised at the tournament is essential to continuing our efficient and effective services.
If you are looking for a fun way to help the community and to brush up your golf game, consider joining in “The Franklin Open” as a sponsor or a golfer.
You can call 587-9826 or email info@franklincommunitycenter.org to learn more.
Sign up for "The Franklin Open"
“Friends of the Center” Mail Campaign
As Franklin Community Center’s other major fund-raiser throughout the year, our “Friends of the Center” mailing is a convenient way for generous community supporters to contribute to our programs.
In January, we send more than 1,500 letters to
residents that have come to hold the Center close to their hearts. Thanks to the generosity of these local residents, the effort yields a successful 40-percent response rate, making the mailing an unassuming success.
One of our many goals here at the Center is to raise awareness of social and economic problems within our community. As we strive to make people more aware of the programs we provide to combat such problems, we hope to continue gaining support from additional “Friends of the Center.” It is this collaboration between our community and our staff that allows us to provide some relief to those in need.
Coin Boxes
Please visit and support these local businesses that house our Coin Boxes month after month. With the help from them, our agency has raised over $1,300 since the start of 2008. Thank you Allerdice Building Supply / D’Andrea’s Liquor Store / Grapevine Fine Wines & Liquor / Crush & Cask / Comic Depot / Roma Importing Co. / Virgil’s House / Sloppy Kisses / Purdy's Discount Wine & Liquor / Impressions of Saratoga and Esperanto for housing our Coin Boxes! If your business is interested in holding a Coin Box at your establishment, please contact our Center.
Past Events
TWELVE Program
FCC would like to thank Chianti Il Ristorante for choosing us to be the recipeint of the TWELVE program in January 2010 and ALL of you who enjoyed a wonderful meal to support the Center. We raised a total of $1,099.45 to support our programs! We couldn't have done it without your help!
Michelob Light Cup Presents…
An evening to benefit Franklin Community Center, with special guest Frankie Flores! The polo players took to the fields and we took to the tent! Guests enjoyed delicous tapas, and a wonderful beer tasting provided by SARATOGA EAGLE SALES AND SERVICE. The evening was a great success, and a wonderful way to mingle with supporter of the Center. Thank you to all who were in attendance, and to all who helped make the night an event to remember!
SPONSORS
Michelob Light
Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service
Frankie Flores
The Saratogian
Kletter & Levine, P.C.
John G. Gilooly, CPA
Program Consultation Services
JC Furniture, Inc.
Thank you to our generous silent auction donors:
Sloppy Kisses - Flores Gallery - Lindsey's Country Store - Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse - The Saratoga SAVOY - Howe Caverns - Olde Bryan Inn - Longfellows - Beverly's - Corina - The Medbery Inn & Day Spa - Cabot Creamery - Downtown Susie Brown - Mr. John Martin - Fifty South - Hampton Inn - The Saratoga Hilton
Hattie's 8th Annual Mardi Gras Soiree Moulin Rouge
What a Night It Was! $33,000.00 was raised! A special thank you to Beth and Jasper Alexander for choosing our agency to be the beneficiary!
