How to resolve AdBlock issue? SARATOGA SPRINGS — Franklin Community Center was recently awarded two grants in support of its low-income housing program. Franklin Community Center’s building serves as a safe haven for individuals who may be faced with homelessness, living in substandard conditions or waiting for subsidized housing to become available. The building offers 17 single occupancy efficiency apartments that serve as permanent, safe housing for low-income adults. The funding assistance will support much-needed improvements on the 35-year old building, located centrally in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Thanks to The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation’s community development funding stream that invests in vital human services and access to safe and affordable housing, a grant in the amount of $11,500 was awarded to assist with an urgent need for equipment replacement. “Everyone deserves access to safe and affordable housing, and the apartments help meet that vitally important need in Saratoga County,” said Leslie Cheu, Executive Director
of The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.
The program also received an award of $3,000 from The Glens Falls Foundation in support of the on-going improvements. The Glens Falls Foundation Distribution Committee mission is to provide financial assistance to organizations for projects that will best make for the mental, moral, and physical well-being of the inhabitants of the Counties of Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga. These grants, plus an additional $3,000 from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund awarded in December of 2021, will help to fill a gap in financial resources for one of Franklin Community Center’s crucial key programs.
“These sources of support lend credibility to our efforts and raise awareness of the need for low-income housing in our area,” said Kari Cushing, Executive Director of Franklin Community Center. “We are seeing firsthand the urgent need for affordable housing alternatives in Saratoga and we believe gifts like these will have a significant impact in promoting philanthropy so that we can give more help to those in need.”
This funding will be used for upgrades and improvements needed on the aging building to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the tenants, such as new toilets, hot water heaters, a new roof and energy-efficient windows.
Community members are encouraged to learn more about Franklin Community Center and our programs by visiting: www.franklincommunitycenter.org.
