SEDC Donates $4,500 to Franklin Community Center
From left to right: John Munter, SEDC Chairman; Zack Manz, Chairman, Franklin Community Center; Marybeth McGarrahan, Development Director, Franklin Community Center; Greg Connors, President/CEO, SEDC. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has donated $4,500 to the Franklin Community Center. The funds were a portion of the proceeds generated by the SEDC’s 2024 Holiday Reception held at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs last month.
“The daily efforts by the Franklin Community Center staff and volunteers improves the lives of thousands,” said SEDC President and CEO Greg Connors in a news release. “SEDC members/stakeholders are making a difference every day in the community they call home. We are proud of their philanthropic efforts and grateful for their membership in SEDC.”
Established in 1983, the Franklin Community Center is a family resource for the Saratoga community. The organization offers services such as a free store distribution center, an emergency food pantry, an after-school program focused on bolstering self-esteem, and provision of safe and affordable housing through efficiency apartments tailored for low-income individuals. In addition to direct services, the center also advocates for enhancing access to affordable housing, combating food insecurity, fostering financial stability, and facilitating access to support services.