The Foundation was established to be a resource for positive change in our community. Our work is dependent on the consistent involvement with and by our community members. Together, we’ve helped local businesses, individuals and organizations realize a variety of different wellness, sustainability and stewardship projects. None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, members, and community. To say we are grateful for your support would be an understatement. Thank you all!
Since its start in 2021, the Foundation has awarded over $130,000 in grants to organizations who are focused on creating positive change in our region. Here’s a quick look at some of the ways member generosity has made a difference in our last grant cycle!
The mission of the South End Children’s Cafe is to positively impact the physical and mental health of children in and around the South End of Albany by offering free healthy meals along with homework help, academic enrichment, mentoring, exercise, and the arts. Foundation grant funds will assist with the beautification and maintenance of the outdoor space at their new building by helping purchase an outdoor storage shed, a weed wacker, and a lawnmower.
Adirondack Regional Immigration Collaborative is a newly formed non-profit with a mission to build a network that will welcome immigrants and offer them sound pathways to living and working in our communities. A Foundation grant will fund the purchase of video conferencing technology, which will help them to recruit membership for their Board of Directors, as well as to facilitate collaboration among service organizations and advocates.
Maria College is a private, non-profit Catholic institution that specializes in healthcare, nursing, and service-oriented degrees. They also run a number of community based projects such as their Food is Medicine program, which provides healthy food to families, offers nutrition advice, and connects individuals in need to clinical personnel. Grant Funds are helping them expand these important services to women who are pregnant or who recently had a baby.
Hudson Crossing Park is a free, recreational and educational destination that is open every day year-round from dawn until dusk. Visitors may enjoy picnic facilities, fishing and birding sites, a children’s play garden and more than two miles of nature trails. Grant funds are assisting with new signage that will help make trails and facilities more accessible, and will also provide laser-cut QR code plaques with access to information about the area’s history and ecology.
Logan Kibling is a senior at South Glens Falls High School and a prospective Eagle Scout with Troop 99. The principles of scouting embody environmental stewardship, civic engagement, personal responsibility and inclusiveness. A Common Roots Foundation Grant will support the completion of his Eagle Project, which focuses on enhancing the Town of Moreau Community Garden. His plans include building a walkway, pergola, and pollinator garden.
Southern Adirondack Independent Living was founded in 1988 with a mission to help people with disabilities gain control over their lives, as well as to enhance accessibility for everyone in our region. A Foundation grant is providing funds to purchase an adaptive kayak set, enabling individuals with disabilities to experience the beauty of the Adirondacks. This kayak will be made available through their TRAID program, a free equipment loan initiative.
Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties offers a wide spectrum of services, from food, clothing, and shelter needs to more specialized services such as mental health counseling, prison support , programs for low-income families, and disaster assistance. A Foundation grant is helping them equip two Nutrition Outreach and Education Coordinators with the tools and technology necessary to assist families in need.
Each year we host a number of fundraisers aimed at promoting community wellness, healthy active lifestyle, and environmental stewardship.
Our annual River Run 5K and Foundation fundraiser features a scenic run/walk/stroll through South Glens Falls and along the Hudson River. This year, 123 runners participated, winning loads of swag in age-group, stroller, and overall divisions. After the race, we enjoyed refreshments in the Bierhall.
At our inaugural Spring Gathering, we got the chance to celebrate with good food, beer, and music. The turnout was awesome, the level of enthusiasm high, and the company unparalleled! This new event will become an important annual fundraiser for the Foundation, further enabling us to help local organizations realize their wellness, sustainability and stewardship projects.
Each May, the Common Roots Foundation leads an afternoon cleanup along the Betar Byway as part of the Riverkeeper Sweep. This year, our small but spirited group succeeded in removing 250+ pounds of debris from the shores! After, we enjoyed beers and camaraderie in the taproom. We’re so grateful to be able to participate in this important and fun event to help clean up a beloved local waterway.
At our third annual Beat the Brewers Disc-Golf Challenge fundraiser, teams of 4 gathered at the Crandall Park Disc Golf Course for a chance to beat the Common Roots Brew Crew. Players won bragging rights and loads of swag in games like Ring of Fire, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive. Check out the awards page for tournament results and more photos!
The Kind Cyclothon is hosted each January at Kind Cycling Studio in Glens Falls. In addition to some feel-good cycling with purpose riders compete for bragging rights and stellar prizes. This year, riders brought in more than $14,000 to support our community!
COMMON ROOTS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SPRING GRANT RECIPIENTS
Common Roots Foundation Proposes to Revamp Betar Byway Signs
COMMON ROOTS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $20K IN GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
BORALEX JOINS COMMON ROOTS FOUNDATION AS LEGACY PARTNER
