Thank you to Jessica Hallett of Saratoga Casino for the great write-up on the charity match race hosted this past Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Saratoga Casino Raceway. For complete story, visit: https://ustrottingnews.com/saratoga-charity-match-race-a-success/ On Saturday (Aug. 19) evening, thoroughbred jockey Flavien Prat and harness racing driver Brett Beckwith took to the track to compete…
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Franklin Community Center News
ED Kari Cushing inducted into Saratoga Springs High School Hall of Distinction
Congratulations to our Executive Director Kari Cushing on her recent induction into the Saratoga Springs High School Hall Of Distinction. Kari was honored, along with Joseph Bruchac and Margaret Stoddard Perkins, on Monday June 5, 2023 at the high school awards ceremony. The Hall of Distinction was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of…
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Franklin Community Center Welcomes Two Board Members
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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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.
