Local nonprofits rise to meet new mission: help fight COVID-19
Our nonprofits are rising to meet nearly impossible challenges, [Read More]
Small businesses pivot to get goods to customers during crisis
During the COVID-19 crisis, people are stepping up to [Read More]
Community Loan Fund ready to support small businesses and nonprofits during COVID-19 crisis
March 17 - As the COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate, [Read More]
Historic Albany Foundation replaces ancient HVAC infrastructure, with support from the Community Loan Fund.
Historic buildings and landmarks are good. Historic heating systems [Read More]
Schenectady Trading Company opens standalone store on Union Street
After incubating in the Clinton Street Mercantile, the Schenectady Trading Company successfully opened its own retail location - proving Schenectady is still bringing good things to life.
Zephyr Preservation Studio tackles textiles with care
How do you care for antique quilts? Restore christening gowns and other heirloom garments? Hang tapestries? You need a trained Textile Conservator like Sarah Stevens.
Spa Halcyon creates relaxation and sense of purpose
John Bowers had been working as a massage therapist [Read More]
Joyful Beginnings opens second location to meet childcare demand in Capital Region
Joyful Beginnings Early Education Program is a daycare center built on the premise that every child needs to be nurtured as an individual. The not-for-profit provides care for preschool age children, 91% of whom receive substantial DSS support. In 2019, Joyful Beginnings opened a second location in Waterford with assistance from the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region.
Cambridge Food Co-op shores up store
The Cambridge Food Co-op has been serving the community since 1978. This year, with help from the Community Loan Fund they were able to tackle some important capital improvement projects and shore up the store for future generations.
Wilbur Session, owner of WJ’s Ultimate Cleaning, makes a clean sweep
Wilbur Session’s company WJ’s Ultimate Industrial Cleaning and Floors has [Read More]
