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4 Millennial Changemakers in CapNY Housing
CAP NY — If you’ve spent time in Albany, there’s a chance that you’ve noticed a bright red ‘X’ on multiple buildings. Albany has a lot of homes that are currently vacant, dilapidated, and not up to safety codes.
Three Albany businesses win Business For Good foundation grants
TIMES UNION — A restaurateur, a florist and a property maintenance owner. Three different jobs, three different backgrounds.
Local refugee support organization receives $75k grant to continue their mission
NEWS 10– A $75,000 check was awarded to the Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus Inc. (RISSE).
Old Stewart’s Shop reduced to rubble, making way for new restaurant
ALTAMONT ENTERPRISE– On Monday, the long-closed Voorheesville Stewart’s Shop was torn down.
Paid to eat and do homework, teens flock to jobs at Hattie’s
TIMES UNION– Since the pandemic, staff shortages have been the bane of restaurateurs.
‘Miss Hattie’s Homework Hour’ for Teen Employees
SARATOGA TODAY– A new initiative at Hattie’s Restaurant allows teen staff to come straight to Hattie’s from school, punch in an hour before their shift, work on homework, and be fed.
Grondahl: Partners overcome hurdles facing lawyers of color
TIMES UNION– Kimberley Wallace, Raysheea Turner launch what's believed to be Capital Region's only law firm owned and operated by two Black women
St. Anne Institute Receives $100k Donation from Business for Good
SARATOGA TODAY– St. Anne Institute, an agency that has been providing therapeutic programs and services for young women, individuals, and families for over 100 years, has recently received a $100k donation from Business for Good.
For young workers, Hattie’s knows the assignment: ‘homework hour’
SPECTRUM NEWS 1– Twenty years after she and her husband Jasper bought the restaurant, Alexander says this is one way to give back to the young people who help make their business thrive.
Saratoga’s Business for Good Is Transforming Giving
SARATOGA LIVING– When local philanthropists Ed and Lisa Mitzen first unveiled their Business for Good (BFG) foundation this past summer, it caused quite a stir in the Saratoga Springs community.