Community

Why We Give So Much

It’s simple, really. We love our work. With that, comes a very real empathy for those less fortunate than we are. So we do whatever we can to give back to our community—and help make the world a better place for us all.

Our initiatives

Double H Hole in the Woods Ranch

Set within the magic of the Adirondacks and co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, the FREE camp provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses.
www.doublehranch.org
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)

This global nonprofit institution is the largest charitable supporter of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and education, with the ultimate goal to improve lives and find a cure for T1D.
www.jdrf.org/NortheasternNY
Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC)

Part of an international organization of business and professional women who are committed to improving the lives of women and girls around the world through grants to many local nonprofit organizations, college scholarships and more.
www.soroptimistsaratoga.org
Franklin Community Center

For nearly 30 years, this nonprofit human service agency has been providing basic necessities and services for less fortunate residents of Saratoga County, including holiday assistance to more than 300 struggling families.
www.franklincommunitycenter.org
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)

SPAC is the premiere concert venue of Upstate New York. Dedicated to fostering a love of the performing arts, it is the summer home of the New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra, and showcases opera, jazz, rock and pop concerts.
www.spac.org
North Country Start! Heart Walk

The American Heart Association hosts this annual event, held at the historic Saratoga Race Course, where over 1,500 walkers raise money for lifesaving research and education to help eradicate heart disease.
www.northcountryheartwalk.org
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County (RTSC)

RTSC is a nonprofit organization committed to making a difference in the lives of the elderly, the disabled, veterans and families with children by helping them maintain their homes during rough economic times.
www.rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org
Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC)

Since 1973, the EOC has helped struggling Saratoga County families and the working poor through times of crisis. Their soup kitchen alone provides lunch to an average of 75 people a day, 6 days a week, making a big difference in thousands of lives.
www.saratogaeoc.org
Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar

This growing program provides mentors to help economically disadvantaged students at Saratoga Springs High School graduate and financial support so they may attend college.
www.saratogasponsorascholar.org
SaratogaArtsFest

This annual 4-day celebration delivers the brilliance and energy of art in its many forms—music, dance, visual art, film, theatre and literary art—and showcases the incredible talents of local, national and international artists.
www.saratogaartsfest.org
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs

The Waldorf Schools recognize the simple but profound insight that children learn in distinctly different ways at different stages of their development. This private, nonprofit school cultivates academic knowledge, artistic work and practical skills.
www.waldorfsaratoga.org
Saratoga Hospital Foundation

Since 2002, this organization has been raising money for its Nursing Scholarship Program, which awards annual scholarships to Saratoga Hospital employees as they pursue their bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing.
www.saratogacarefoundation.org
Saratoga Miss Softball

Dedicated to promoting all the positive aspects of amateur softball to the children of Saratoga Springs, NY, this nonprofit organization teaches the fundamentals of softball, team building and responsibility.
www.saratogamiss.com
The Hyde Collection

This unique art museum is committed to developing and highlighting a collection of international importance, creating exhibitions of regional and national significance, and providing inspirational educational programs to the community.
www.hydecollection.org
The Hoopla

An annual event that celebrates making healthy choices through activities, games, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, food and fun. Children tap into their artistic talents, creating what a healthy community means to them.
www.thehoopla.org
Children & Nature

The Saratoga Institute established this collaborative project to reconnect children and their families to nature. Their mission is to promote fun, engaging activities that will encourage the overall health and well being of children in the community.
www.childrenandnaturesaratoga.org
Cantina Fun Run

For the last three years, this athletic event in Downtown Saratoga Springs has given families a chance to exercise together to help raise funds for Saratoga Care and Saratoga Hospital’s Emergency Department.
www.cantinafunrun.com