Community-Based Organizations
Saratoga and the Capital Region has a wealth of community organizations, serving various groups of people. This list includes ethnicity-based community centers and also more general community centers. If there is an organization you would like to see added to this list, please contact the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion.
Saratoga springs
10 Franklin St (food pantry)
                              101 Washington St (free store)
                              Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
                              518-587-9826
                              Provides essential services for the Saratoga Community, including a food pantry and
                                    distribution center for clothing and household goods.
                              518-288-3206
                                 The designated anti-poverty agency for Saratoga County, dedicated to providing and
                                       promoting opportunities for individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency.
                                       Services include Head Start programs, energy services, family services, food programs,
                                       immigrant services, and WIC services.
                                 320 BroadwaySaratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-4132
                                 Community arts center with studio classroom spaces, printshop, music studios, galley
                                       space, and black box theater.
                                 16 Saratoga Bridges Boulevard
                                 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
                                 518-587-0723
                                 Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
                                 Works to build peaceful community through dialogue and action
                                 An affiliate of Pride Center of the Capital Region (see below for more info), hosts
                                    social and informational events and entertainment, and support LGBTQ resources, networking,
                                    and advocacy.
                              290 West Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
                              518-583-9622
                              Capital District
                              (518) 313 – 6418
                              Grassroots organization dedicated to empowering the Muslim community in and around
                                    Albany, NY, and advocating for justice, equality, and understanding for all.
                              160 Central Ave
                              Albany, NY 12206
                              518-801-9440
                              Dedicated to social services & advocacy supporting the cultural, political, and economic
                                    empowerment of the Latine community in the Capital District.
                              143-145 E. Main St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
                              515-842-3762
                              Multi-lingual service organization supporting Latine people in the Capital region.
                              901 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
                              518-437-0163
                              Resource center for Chinese Americans living in the Capital Region.
                              409 Schenectady Street
Schenectady, NY 12307
                              518-346- 1262
                              African American cultural arts center of the capital region dedicated to promoting
                                    the knowledge, preservation, and continued development of African and African Diasporic
                                    art and culture.
                              245 Lark St
                                    Albany, NY 12210
                                    518-432-4188
                                    Oraganization working to support and ensure the physical, mental, political, cultural,
                                          and economic survival and growth of LGBTQ+ people of Color communities.
                                    332 Hudson Ave
                                 Albany, NY 12210
                                 518-462-6138
                                 The oldest, continuously operating LGBTQ+ community center in the US, the Pride Center
                                       hosts various social events, trainings for businesses and organizations, offers free
                                       counseling, case management, and other mental health resources.
                                 518 783-8068
Membership-based organization in Albany that hosts major events related to Indian
                                    culture such as , India Republic Celebration, International Women's Day, etc.
                              99 Pine St #101
                              Albany, NY 12207
                              518-459-1790
                              Works to provide refugees and immigrants in the Capital Region with housing placement,
                                    cultural orientation, school enrollment, coordination of initial health appointments,
                                    referrals to ESL classes, and employment preparation and placement.