named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
AmeriCorps Seniors Program
Federally funded program recruiting volunteers aged 55+ to provide services such as transportation, food support, companionship, respite care, and administrative support in the Capital Region.
Caregiver Support Group
Regularly scheduled support group facilitated by a professional for caregivers of persons with memory issues.
Client Services
Free non-medical services including transportation, shopping, friendly visits, caregiver respite, assistance with paperwork, and telephone assurance calls for residents in Albany and Rensselaer counties.
Educational Programs
Workshops and training sessions for clients and caregivers on topics related to caregiving and independent living.
Lunchtime Chats
Weekly or biweekly group conference calls offering educational and entertaining topics to reduce social isolation and promote connections among older adults.
Memory Loss Support Group
Support program for individuals and families affected by memory loss; details available upon inquiry.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Vision Rehabilitation Services 1 activity
- Administrative and correspondence assistanceHelps clients with visual or physical impairments by sorting mail, organizing bills, and completing forms or correspondence; volunteers do not handle financial transactions, sign checks, or serve as legal representatives or Power of Attorney.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Caregiver respite care servicesProvides weekly in-home respite care for up to 1.5 hours per visit to support unpaid family caregivers, offering companionship through conversation, reading, crafts, and light social engagement without providing medical or hands-on care.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Educational workshops and support groups for caregiversOffers educational workshops, support programs, and professional-led support groups for individuals impacted by caregiving responsibilities, particularly those caring for people with memory-related conditions.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Providing non-medical in-home and community support servicesOffers a range of non-medical support services to help elderly, disabled, and non-driving individuals remain independent in their homes and communities across Albany and Rensselaer Counties, NY. Services include in-home assessments, social visits, emotional support, and referrals to local agencies.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Recruiting and deploying AmeriCorps Seniors volunteersRecruits and deploys AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers aged 55 and older to expand service capacity in Albany and Rensselaer Counties, enabling the delivery of non-medical support services such as transportation, shopping, respite care, and social support.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Shopping and prescription assistanceAssists clients with grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and purchasing personal items either by accompanying them or shopping on their behalf based on client-provided lists; clients reimburse volunteers upon delivery. Also helps clients access food through pantry selection and home delivery.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Social and emotional support through visits and callsConducts weekly or biweekly in-person friendly visits and regular telephone check-ins to reduce social isolation and provide emotional and psychological support to homebound and isolated individuals.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Technology setup and trainingProvides technology assistance including setup and training for computers, cell phones, and email usage to help clients stay connected and reduce isolation.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Transportation assistance for medical and essential appointmentsProvides non-emergency transportation using volunteer-owned vehicles to medical/therapy appointments, nursing home visits, grocery shopping, and other essential activities for clients in Albany and Rensselaer Counties, with up to two rides per week and 10 days' notice required; accommodates foldable walkers and canes but not wheelchairs.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Virtual community engagement programsHosts ongoing virtual programs including Lunchtime Chats and biweekly group conference calls on educational and entertaining topics to promote socialization, reduce isolation, and foster community connections among participants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$281K
Contributions & grants$213K76%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K4%
Other revenue$56K
expenses
Total expenses$323K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$244K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$231K
Cash$32K
Investments$186K
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$217K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- ADAM KNAUST — Vice President
- ANDREA LORDEN — Director
- ANUJA KONDA — Director
- DONALD A ROBBINS — Director
- EDNA MAE REILLY — Director
- ELIZABETH A LOTT — Director
- KATHLEEN KELLY — Director
- KATRIN RAMSEY — Vice President
- LEE LOUNSBURY — President
- MARK KISSINGER — Director
- MEREDITH OSTA — Executive Dir.
- NICHOLAS KRAFT — Director
- REBECCA SMITH — Treasurer
- TERESA FREEMAN — Director
- VALERIE GREY — Secretary
- WILLIAM KOESTER — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Albany Med Partner — Partnered with Community Caregivers for a Day of Service, during which students delivered activity kits to dialysis centers.
- AmeriCorps Government — Provided a federal AmeriCorps Seniors Demonstration grant to support volunteer recruitment and service expansion.
- Broadview Partner — Provided financial support for Community Caregivers' services, including addressing food insecurity among clients.
- David L. Partner — Client who received transportation services for medical appointments.
- Donna McD Partner — Client family member who received transportation and companionship services for her father.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform for community engagement and information sharing.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence for outreach and communication
- First National Bank of Scotia Partner — Provided a Centennial award to support Community Caregivers' services, including addressing food insecurity among clients.
- Key Bank Foundation Partner — Provided financial support for Community Caregivers' services, including addressing food insecurity among clients.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the founding and development of Community Caregivers, Inc.
- X Partner — Social media presence for outreach and communication
- not specified Partner — Provides referrals to other local agencies and services as needed.
- partner organizations Partner — Receives client referrals from Community Caregivers with client consent.
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-Based Prevention to Avoid Institutionalizationmethodology: community-based-preventionBy providing non-medical home and community support services and caregiver respite, the organization prevents hospitalization or institutionalization, because social and practical support reduces crisis-level needs and enables individuals to remain safely in their homes.
- Peer Support Through Informal Community Engagementmethodology: peer_support_groupsBy facilitating informal group discussions during shared activities like lunch, the organization fosters peer connection among caregivers, because low-barrier, relational settings encourage sustained participation and organic resource sharing better than formal programming.
- Volunteer-Driven, Companion-Based Service Deliverymethodology: companion-based service deliveryBy combining practical assistance like transportation and shopping with intentional companionship delivered primarily through volunteers, the organization addresses both logistical barriers and social isolation, because human connection improves well-being and engagement more than transactional services alone.