named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas Around the Corner
Seasonal event offering holiday-themed activities and services to bring the community together during the winter months.
Commercial Kitchen Rental
Offers donation-based rental of a commercial kitchen and dining room for special events, cottage businesses, and community classes.
Community Center Initiative
Grassroots effort to establish a community center in northern Rensselaer County, currently in planning and survey phase with monthly meetings.
Community Free Meal
Hosts monthly community meals featuring full-course dinners prepared by local volunteer groups, open to all residents.
Food Pantry
Provides routine food assistance and holiday meals and gifts to approximately 100 individuals monthly in Schaghticoke, sourcing food from the Regional Food Pantry in Latham, NY.
Health & Wellness Fair
Recurring event promoting health education and resources for community members.
Sewing Club
Weekly gathering for community members to engage in sewing activities and social connection.
Strawberry Festival
Annual community event featuring food, entertainment, face painting, petting zoo, and family-friendly activities held at Schaghticoke Fair Grounds.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Host community mealsServes free, scheduled community meals featuring items such as baked ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, and cookies, and organizes recurring community dinners to provide meals for residents.
- Operate food pantry servicesProvides routine food assistance, holiday meals, and gifts to community members through a food pantry serving approximately 100 individuals monthly, with service hours on Mondays and Thursdays. Offers telephone-based support for individuals seeking assistance.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Facilitate community access to kitchen and dining facilitiesProvides access to a commercial kitchen and dining room through donation-based rentals for community events, cottage businesses, and classes.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Host weekly sewing clubRuns a weekly sewing club open to community members as a recurring community engagement activity.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize community events and festivalsPlans and executes recurring community events including the annual Strawberry Festival at the Schaghticoke Fair Grounds, Christmas Around the Corner, Chicken BBQs, May yard sales, Christmas Nativity, and Holy Week Cross presentations.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Support food pantry through fundraisingRaises funds through an annual basket raffle and corporate donations, generating $6,500 to support food purchases for the Schaghticoke Food Pantry.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide community services promoting healthy livingOffers programs and services that promote healthy living in the Schaghticoke, NY community, evolving from initiatives such as the Christmas Shop and Coffeehouse open mic night.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$64K81%
Program service revenue$7K9%
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$66K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$66K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +80.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- DAVID SMITH — DIRECTOR
- DAWN KNAUSS — DIRECTOR
- DEANNA ROHLOFF — DIRECTOR
- DEBRA BARTON — DIRECTOR
- TARA LIPINSKY — DIRECTOR
- TIM KEASBEY — DIRECTOR
- TRACEY CARROLL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Hoosic Valley High School Partner — Hosted a community meeting for the Community Center initiative.
- Hoosic Valley school district Government — Coordinates food pantry closure timing with school district weather-related closures and delays.
- Regional Food Pantry in Latham NY Partner — Supplies food purchased monthly by CLS for distribution through the Schaghticoke Food Pantry.
- Schaghticoke United Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts Community Life Support's events and meetings at its facility on 165 Main Street, Schaghticoke, NY.
- Spectrum Partner — Provided a $1,000 donation to support the Schaghticoke Food Pantry through the annual basket raffle.
- Stewarts Shops Partner — Donated $1,000 to support the Schaghticoke Food Pantry through the annual basket raffle.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Capacity Building Through Engagementmethodology: community_capacity_buildingBy combining education, services, and community events with volunteer engagement, the organization fosters sustainable health behaviors and strengthens local resilience, because active participation builds ownership and long-term commitment to healthy lifestyles.
- Community-Integrated Operationsmethodology: community_integrated_operationsBy aligning food pantry operations with local school district closures and delays due to weather, the organization ensures service continuity and accessibility during disruptions, because synchronizing with community systems increases responsiveness and trust.
- Participatory Community Developmentmethodology: community_driven_developmentBy involving community members in the planning and development of a Community Center, the organization ensures that services are culturally relevant and meet local needs, because inclusive decision-making leads to more effective and sustainable community infrastructure.