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.