fundraisers

The owners of Saratoga's Broadway Deli have been no stranger when it comes to garnering attention-grabbing headlines in the past year or so.  Over time, they've been able to use their restaurant success as a platform to speak out, change the restaurant culture, and give back. ...

A group of area women who met one another in a female empowerment group found so much kindness, support, and strength in each other, that they decided to join forces and  "pay it forward," leaving massive tips at local restaurants.  They call themselves "The Sweet Savages" and judging by what they've been doing around town, there's nothing savage about them.

One of the coolest and most successful fundraisers in the Capital Region is getting a new location to adhere to COVID protocols. Last year, the South High Marathon Dance was one of the last events held before everything shut down. The students were able to raise over $800,000. They weren't sure if they would be able to hold this amazing event again, but they have a plan in place with help from the Great Escape.

The Capital Region has proven once again that when times get tough, when someone is struggling or when a community is in need, we pull together.  There is no greater example of this than the outpouring of love and support for injured K9 Sergeant Joe Iachetta of the Albany County Sheriff's Office.

It was an amazing 2 days during our 16th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon, you helped us do amazing things for St. Jude kids.

There are many things that are amazing about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The hospital itself is a place of hope and love. Not only does the medical staff do everything possible to help kids and their families battle cancer, but they give them promise. A promise to do everything it takes to make them better and they never have to pay for treatments, food, lodging, or anything that they have at St. Jude.

Ryan is a very compassionate kid and each year I talk to him about how important St. Jude Radiothon is and what they do. I asked him about cancer, St. Jude, and how he thinks we can all help the parents of the sick children worry less. When you listen to the words and innocence of a child talking about these things, there is something extra powerful in their words.

This pandemic has been tough on a lot of people especially local small businesses. One coach is trying to help with a program he created to give them an extra boost. Here's how you can help too.

There is no doubt that the arts have been financially hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. Many theaters have been closed for nearly a full year. Now they are trying to get creative to save their venues and the arts in their cities. Glens Falls has come up with a unique way to save their beloved theater and they hope it works.

Many families throughout the Capital Region have done some incredible Halloween decorating on their homes this year. As rough as the pandemic has been at times, it also seems to have inspired many people as well.  More and more of us are giving back, spreading some joy, acting in a kinder gentler way and are more philanthropic than ever.  In addition, the past several months may have also gotten p

Today is National Cheesecake Day (July 30th) and to celebrate, The Cheesecake Factory is introducing a new flavor. They are also launching a campaign to help to feed those in need. Here's how you can help.

There are many options for people to cover their faces during the coronavirus pandemic. There are also a ton of different designs and types of face masks. Now NYRA and Saratoga are producing their own to raise money for non-profits in Saratoga Springs.