August 2026 Franklin Community Center hosted 4 corporate and community volunteer groups during the month of August, and each provided support across a variety of our programs and services. 11 volunteers from Grace Fellowship joined us for their annual summer service project at FCC, and assisted in a variety of ways, including organizing painting supplies,…
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Franklin Community Center News
Hunger Action Month: Make A Difference
September is Hunger Action Month, a time when communities across the country come together to raise awareness about food insecurity and take meaningful action to help ensure that everyone has access to the nutritious food they need. Here in Saratoga County, hunger may not always be visible—but it is real. According to the latest food insecurity…
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The Power of Flowers: A Peek into FCC’s Food Pantry Garden
For many of us, fresh flowers are an instant way to brighten our day. For two of our food pantry visitors, that’s exactly what happened. During our volunteer crew’s weekly gardening session, two individuals stopped by just in time to receive bouquets cut directly from the flower bed next to Franklin Street. Both were deeply…
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Community In Action: Monthly Volunteer Group Roundup
July 2026 Franklin Community Center hosted 3 corporate and community volunteer groups during the month of July, and each provided support across a variety of our programs and services. 6 employees from FIFCO USA joined us for the second summer in a row for their annual conference, and this time they donated items and assembled…
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Project Lift’s 2025–2026 Year-End Report Celebrates Another Year of Impact
Every school year tells a story and this one is filled with growth, resilience, and hope. FCC’s Project Lift is much more than an after-school program. It is a place where children are encouraged, families are supported, and lasting relationships are built. Through caring staff, meaningful mentorship, and evidence-informed programming, Project Lift provides students with…
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More Neighbors. Greater Need. A Food Pantry Ready for the Future.
Every statistic tells a story. A senior stretching a fixed income. A family balancing rising grocery costs with rent and utilities. A neighbor facing an unexpected hardship. These stories arrive at our Food Pantry every day and our team is there to respond. Our Mid-Year 2026 Food Pantry Report paints a powerful picture of the…
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Community In Action: Monthly Volunteer Group Roundup
June 2026 Franklin Community Center hosted 6 corporate volunteer groups during the month of June, and each provided support across a variety of our programs and services. 24 representatives from Shade Tree Advisors gave the exterior of our properties an upgrade by completing landscaping and beautification tasks, as well as replacing siding at our storage…
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Volunteer Appreciation Party
We 💙 our volunteers! On Wednesday, June 17th, we hosted our annual FCC Volunteer Appreciation Party at The Parting Glass Pub to honor the year-round dedication and hard work of our volunteers. Volunteers enjoyed appetizers, drinks, ice cream, test-your-FCC-knowledge contests, and party favors for a fun evening of celebration and socialization. Thank you volunteers for…
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The Franklin Free Store Gets A Makeover!
The Free Store, one of the five main programs provided by Franklin Community Center, is a clothing and household goods distribution center. Community members donate their no longer needed items, including adult and children’s clothing, kitchen essentials, bedding, linens, towels, games, toys, and more and those in need shop for them completely for free. According…
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Free Store Makeover Project Featured in Saratoga Living
We were honored to host Natalie Moore, Editor of Saratoga Living, to see the Free Store Makeover Project from start to finish. She featured the project in Saratoga Living’s After Hours article highlighting places to shop in Saratoga. Check it out below! https://saratogaliving.substack.com/p/9-new-ways-to-shop-in-saratoga
