The Blake Annex

At United Way, our partnerships go beyond grant-making—they're about learning, growing, and collaborating with nonprofits to deliver programs that make a real difference in our community. Today at The Blake Annex, our Director of Learning and Evaluation, Heather Senecal, led our first Monitoring and Evaluation session with Mission Accomplished Transition Services and Young Futures, Inc. These incredible organizations are empowering youth by offering programs that inspire and prepare them for success in school, careers, and life. We're excited to strengthen our collaboration with Coach Carmen, James, and their dedicated teams to build a thriving Capital Region where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Calling all Capital Region nonprofits! ?? The deadline to apply to United Way of the Greater Capital Region's POWER Pitch is fast approaching on Monday. ?? Formerly known as Perfect Pitch, POWER Pitch is the signature event of our women's affinity group, Women United. Over the course of the evening, we'll shine a light on the local programs and organizations that are building power for women in the areas of education, health, financial security, and/or environmental resilience and regeneration. ? At the night's end, one organization will go home with a $10,000 award in recognition of their work. ?? Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this inspiring event! Apply at unitedwaygcr.org/power ?

With UWGCR’s new logo on The Blake Annex member wall, it’s now official! We’re proud to join United Way in unveiling the organization’s new brand identity. Learn more at UnitedWay.org

Welcome back to Blake EDU! Back from the summer hiatus, we're thrilled to once again kick off our beloved professional development series at The Blake Annex! This month, get ready to dive deep with HumanKind Workshop! We'll engage in a self-reflective activity and group dialogue, embracing curiosity and creativity for 90 minutes of transformative conversation. Let’s explore our identities and cultures together, expanding our awareness and deepening our understanding of equity from the inside out. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow and connect with fellow impact sector professionals! Register today at https://lnkd.in/egHaHD3U!

Elevate your professional profile with a fresh headshot at our upcoming Headshot Happy Hour hosted by, United Way of the Greater Capital Region's Emerging Leaders United! Join us as we leverage the power of United Way to ignite the next generation of philanthropists in the Capital Region. Strike a pose, update your LinkedIn photo, and make a difference in our community. Say cheese for our friend, Andrew Elder - Best Frame Forward and support and get connected with likeminded individuals on mission to cultivate a more equitable, more just, Capital Region community! Tuesday, August 6 4pm-7pm The Blake Annex, 1 Steuben Place, Albany, NY 12207 https://lnkd.in/djtNswm Limited space available so sign-up today!

Were you SEEN at #518Day?! Thank you to Andrew Elder - Best Frame Forward and his team for capturing some fantastic images of the volunteers who pitched in to make a difference in our community! https://lnkd.in/gAvuz_nn

Look out for us today on WNYT NewsChannel 13! Thank you Chris Onorato for giving us the chance to spread the word about #518Day with our partners at St. Catherine's Center for Children!

Our First Annual 518 Day of Giving is fast approaching on May 18th. If your organization hasn't signed up yet, ?????????? is the day to do so! Registration closes at 11:59:59 tonight (Monday, April 15). So far, nearly 130 nonprofits who call the 518 home have registered for this historic day of giving. Together, we will make a lasting positive impact in the communities we serve by raising over $518,000 for the local nonprofit sector. If you've got questions, email our team at [email protected]. To register, head to https://lnkd.in/gmyqjSJc

In observance of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), join us at The Blake Annex on Wednesday, April 17, for the second session of our series, Radically Reimagining Women’s Health in the Greater Capital Region. In this thought-provoking conversation, our panel of women health leaders will illuminate how their advocacy is reshaping maternal health services and discuss the impact on BIPOC mothers, birthing individuals, and their babies. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/eYypUGJF MODERATED BY: ?? Yolanda Kirby, CPH-FP, BSN, United Way of the Greater Capital Region PANELISTS: ?? Angela Adger-Antonikowski, PhD,MA Associate Dean, Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education, Office of Medical Education, Albany Medical College ?? Coretta Killikelly, DNP (c) MSN, RN Founder and Executive Officer, CEK RN Consulting, Inc ?? Esther Patterson, Doula Board Member and Co-Chair, BirthNet

Build a Bigger We. United Way of the Greater Capital Region is now accepting applications for its 2024-2026 Focused Investments. To learn more about this grant opportunity, the priority areas we are funding and how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/eny4VXus