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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Category: Events & Fundraisers
$15,000 Grant Supports Food Pantry Expansion
Franklin Community Center is proud to announce it has received a $15,000 from Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs Community Major Gifts Grant to support the expansion of its Food Pantry, including the addition of a much-needed walk-in cooler. This investment will significantly strengthen FCC’s ability to meet the growing demand for food assistance in Saratoga Springs as well…
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Saratoga Casino Hotel Donates $10,000 to Franklin Community Center in Honor of Make a Difference Day
Franklin Community Center is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from Saratoga Casino Hotel in celebration of Make a Difference Day. This meaningful contribution will help address the Center’s most pressing needs in 2026, enabling continued delivery of essential services to individuals and families across the community. Pictured in the center is Executive Director…
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Lace Up for Good: Charity Police vs. Fire Hockey Game on Nov. 15
The puck dropped on November 15 as local police officers and firefighters faced off in a friendly rivalry to benefit Franklin Community Center. The annual charity hockey game brought the community together for an afternoon of fun, competition, and giving back.
Saratoga Springs firefighters and police officers set to face off in charity ice hockey game
From the Troy Record. For full article, click here. On November 15, 2025, the Saratoga Springs Firefighters hockey team will take to the ice against the Saratoga Springs Police PBA hockey team in the annual Saratoga Springs Fire & Police Holiday Hockey Classic. This year’s game will be held at the Weibel Ice Rink (30…
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FCC’s Fall Affair Raises Over $260,000 to Support Community
Franklin Community Center’s Fall Affair was a night to remember, bringing together friends, neighbors, and community champions to celebrate and support our mission. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our guests, sponsors, and supporters, the event raised more than $260,000—funds that will directly benefit Franklin’s programs, including the Food Pantry, Project Lift after-school program, and…
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No Neighbor Hungry: Helping stock Capital Region food pantries
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Demand at local food pantries is at an all time high. With the prices of food increasing, it has become more challenging to put food on the table for some families in the Capital Region. This June, NEWS10 is teaming up with Broadview Federal Credit Union to help those most affected…
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Welcome to Two New Team Members!
Franklin Community Center is proud to announce the addition of two new team members who bring passion, experience, and fresh perspectives to its mission of providing support and essential services to local individuals and families in need. Ally Dennison has joined the organization as Operations Coordinator. Originally from Fulton, NY, Ally has proudly called…
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Volunteer Fair provides insight in how to give back to Saratoga Springs
full article posted by Saratogian: By Emma Ralls | [email protected] | [email protected] UPDATED: May 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM EDT SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — More than 20 organizations gathered at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Monday to take part in a volunteer fair, hoping to get the word out about the needs and interact with community members who may…
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Clynk for Change!
Did you know your bottle returns can support Franklin Community Center? Simply use Clynk bags, fill them with your bottles and cans, and drop them off at any Hannaford. Choose FCC as your beneficiary and turn your recyclables into support for your community! So what can I do? If you haven’t already, register online with Clynk.com….
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