At their recent board meeting, Franklin Community Center voted on the addition of two new members to its board of directors. Celebrating its 40th year in Saratoga County, the organization has a long history of providing basic necessities and services to individuals and families. Through its various programs, FCC strives to improve the quality of…
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Franklin Community Center News
FREE to a Good Home – For Those in Need: Franklin Community Center’s FREE Store
Thank you to Arthur Gonick for his article about our (somewhat) hidden gem, the Franklin Free Store. The article and photos can be found hosted on Arthur’s blog called “The 12866”. SARATOGA SPRINGS – Now this one caught me by surprise. Franklin Community Center (FCC) is involved in many aspects of making life better for…
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Franklin Community Center receives funding for Project Lift
Franklin Community Center receives funding for Project Lift Saratoga Springs, NY – Franklin Community Center was recently awarded several grants in support of its Project Lift program; $500 from the Town of Greenfield Lions Club, $3,000 from the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, $5,000 from the Stewart’s Holiday Match, $9,000 from The Christopher Dailey Foundation…
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Franklin Free Store accepting spring and summer clothing donations
Starting April 3rd, the Franklin Free Store will be accepting donations of spring and summer clothing. This includes lightweight sweaters, jackets and typical summer clothing such as sandals, tank tops, shortsleeves, shorts and bathing suits.
Franklin Community Center celebrates 40 years of community impact
For 40 years Franklin Community Center has been dedicated to helping families and individuals by offering advocacy, necessities and services in an effort to promote healthy lifestyles and positive changes. Board President, Zachary Manz, proudly states, “We will continue to work, today and into the future, as a community resource to provide assistance to those…
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Thanks to Staples for our new banner!
Shout out to Staples of Wilton and their team in the print shop for creating this awesome banner for our window.
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FCC Holiday closures 12/26-12/30
Please be aware that Franklin Community Center will be closed for the holiday week, Monday, Dec. 26-Friday, Dec. 30. The closure will include our administrative offices, Free Store and the Food Pantry. Thank you for planning accordingly.
Saratoga Casino Hotel makes a difference with $120,000 in donations
“Our annual Make A Difference event is something we look forward to every year,” said Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs at Saratoga Casino Hotel. “We have some amazing organizations in the Capital District that give back in so many ways to make our community stronger. It seems fitting that on Giving Tuesday, we…
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Hannaford’s Bloomin’ 4 Good Program to benefit FCC for the month of November 2022
We are so excited to share that FCC has been selected to benefit from Hannaford’s Bloomin’ 4 Good Program. For the month of November, a Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker from the Hannaford at Weibel Avenue will brighten a home or make someone’s day while also directing a $1 donation to…
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