Ways To Give
Basic Needs Fund
Ensure the reach and resiliency of our regional safety net services.
Over 50% of people in our region struggle to access adequate food, shelter, transportation, or physical and mental health support. While local families grapple with higher living costs and mounting needs, the organizations serving this community report they are stretched thin across their broad, rural service areas.
Gifts to this fund will help the Foundation to support the formation of vital nonprofit partnerships and region-wide services that will expand the ecosystem of resources for our neighbors in need. Our Basic Needs work ensures that more people will not just make ends meet, but will position themselves for fulfilling lives.
Adirondack Community Foundation awards more than $1 million to local nonprofits
To drive deeper impact, this year’s Generous Acts cycle introduces multi-year funding for projects addressing basic needs, educational pathways, and economic vitality.
Going the Distance
An innovative collaboration led by LivingADK and funded through ACF’s Strengthening the Social Safety Net initiative aims to bridge the physical and social gaps that can leave residents feeling adrift…
Adirondack Community Foundation announces new fund to help food pantries scale up
The Small Grants for Small Food Pantries Fund supports Adirondack region food pantries by investing in infrastructure upgrades to increase access to healthy foods while supporting the volunteers they need…
Adirondack Community Foundation awarded “Innovation Engine” grant to strengthen regional safety net Â
Adirondack Community Foundation is one of three recipients of The F. M. Kirby Foundation’s inaugural Innovation Engine Grant Program, which will be used to advance its Safety Net initiative.
