named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bridge Builders Award Ceremony
Annual ceremony recognizing community members, police, and law enforcement personnel who foster positive relationships and peace.
Community Leader, Police, and Law Enforcement Summit
Annual event fostering dialogue between community and law enforcement leaders on quality of life issues and collaborative strategies.
Improving Your Quality of Life
Events providing resources and services such as fire safety, healthcare information, and free smartphones to seniors and underserved populations.
Unite the County Carnival, Sports, and Skills Challenge
Family-oriented event at MVP Arena featuring games, competitions, and activities that bring together residents and law enforcement in a positive setting.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Annual event to recognize and thank volunteers who support ALERT’s mission and activities.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts annual Appreciation Luncheon for volunteersOrganizes a recurring luncheon event to recognize and honor volunteers who support the organization’s mission.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual Bridge Builders Award Ceremony to recognize community and law enforcement collaborationOrganizes an annual awards ceremony honoring over 80 police officers and community residents who contribute to building positive relationships between law enforcement and communities.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Hosts community engagement events to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residentsOrganizes face-to-face events including summits, carnivals, and skills challenges that bring together community members, police, and law enforcement to foster dialogue and collaboration. These include the annual Community Leader, Police, and Law Enforcement Summit and the Unite the County Carnival and Sports and Skills Challenge.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Hosts community events connecting seniors and underserved populations with public servicesConducts outreach at residential sites such as South Mall Towers, Albany Housing Authority, and Westview Homes to connect seniors and underserved populations with public safety, health care, and social resources. Events include distribution of free smartphones or tablets and access to health insurance information.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Sponsors youth organizationsProvides sponsorship and support to youth-focused groups as part of community engagement and development efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$172K
Contributions & grants$172K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$178K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$68K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +34.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Traynham | Chairman/Exec Director | 70 | $80K |
board members · 3
- Daniel Dagostino — Board Member
- Derek Martin — Board Member
- Paul Collins Hackett — Board Member
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Albany Fire Department Partner — Collaborates to provide home fire safety education at community events.
- Albany Law Enforcement Resolution Team Network — Original name and founding entity of ALERT Partnership, established to serve as a liaison between Albany residents and law enforcement agencies.
- City Government Government — Receives recognition and participates in ceremonies at the city level.
- County Government Government — Receives recognition and participates in ceremonies at the county level.
- Federal Government Government — Receives recognition and participates in ceremonies at the federal level.
- Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post #1 Partner — Host venue for the Bridge Builders Award Ceremony.
- Law Enforcement Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement agencies in regional improvement initiatives.
- MVP Arena Partner — Host venue for the Unite the County Carnival and Sports and Skills Challenge.
- MVP Arena Partner — Venue partner hosting the Unite the County carnival and skills challenge event.
- NY Creates Partner — Multiple staff members from NY Creates serve as Directors of Outreach and External Relations for ALERT Partnership.
- State Government Government — Receives recognition and participates in ceremonies at the state level.
- The STEAM Garden Partner — Host venue for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
- University at Albany Partner — Hosted the Community Leader, Police, and Law Enforcement Summit at its ETEC Building.
- law enforcement agencies Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement agencies through joint events and relationship-building initiatives
strategies · 1
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-Police Dialogue for Trust and Safetymethodology: community-police-dialogueBy facilitating structured dialogue and shared experiences between community members and law enforcement, we build mutual trust and respect, because these interactions shift attitudes, improve relationships, and create safer communities.