2025 Readers’ Choice Winner!! We are thrilled to announce that Franklin Community Center has been named Best Community Service Provider in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards—for the second year in a row! Each year, The Saratogian and the Saratoga Springs community come together to celebrate local favorites through this highly anticipated tradition. Readers vote daily…
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Category: Franklin Community Manor
Development Director Mary Beth McGarrahan Shares Insights on Local Radio Show
We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Development Director, Mary Beth McGarrahan, was featured on the popular local radio show, Talk Saratoga, this past week. The interview provided a wonderful platform to discuss FCC’s latest projects, upcoming initiatives, and the exciting future of our organization. We extend our gratitude to Rick Thompson and Saratoga…
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Saratoga Casino Hotel Donates $120,000 to Local Organizations
The Saratoga Casino Hotel announced $120,000 in donations on Wednesday in the Vapor night club. The money was split evenly between twelve organizations, including Albany Medical Health System – Saratoga Hospital, Franklin Community Center, SNACpack Program (Saratoga Nutrition Assistance for Children), and Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar. “It’s an honor to give back to these wonderful organizations in…
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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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Franklin Community Center receives grant funding for low-income housing program
Franklin Community Center was recently awarded two grants in support of its low-income housing program. Our building serves as a safe haven for individuals who may be faced with homelessness, living in substandard conditions or waiting for subsidized housing to become available. The building offers 17 single occupancy efficiency apartments that serve as permanent, safe…
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