What they call their work
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Annual holiday support programOperates the Empty Stocking Project, providing a holiday season experience for over 900 children in Saratoga County annually through gift distribution and child sponsorship during the holiday season.
- Distribution of basic necessities and emergency assistanceProvides emergency relief and basic necessities such as school supplies, clothing, holiday gifts, and special request items to underprivileged children in Saratoga County on a case-by-case basis, serving over 1,000 children annually.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Child sponsorship for summer campsSponsors children to attend local day camps and sleep-away camps each summer, including special sponsorships for horseback riding, dance, and music camps.
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Who runs it
- STACI MANNION — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Ballston Spa Schools Partner — School district partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Camp Saradac Partner — Partner agency receiving support for camper sponsorships.
- Corinth Schools Partner — School district partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Domestic Violence Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- EOC Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Family Matters Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Franklin Community Center Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Gavin Park Partner — Partner agency receiving support for camper sponsorships.
- ICM Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Lifeworks Partner — Works alongside SCCC to serve children in Saratoga County.
- Mechanicville Community Center Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Mechanicville Domestic Violence Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- New Meadow Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Project Lift Partner — Program under Franklin Community Center; partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Saratoga Early Intervention Partner — Collaborates with SCCC to assist young children in need.
- Saratoga Early Intervention Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Saratoga Mental Health Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Saratoga Mental Health Partner — Partner agency collaborating with SCCC to support children's mental health needs.
- Saratoga Mentoring Partner — Partner agency receiving support for camper sponsorships.
- Saratoga Springs Schools Partner — School district partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Schuylerville Schools Partner — School district partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Social Services Partner — Local agency partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- Stillwater Schools Partner — School district partner through which SCCC serves children in need.
- The Franklin Community Center Partner — Collaborates with SCCC to support children and families in Saratoga County.
- The Franklin Community Center Partner — Partner agency receiving support for camper sponsorships.
- United Way Network — Member of the United Way’s Donor Designation Program, allowing payroll deduction donations through United Way.
- Wellspring Partner — Partner organization working with SCCC to support vulnerable families.
- YMCA Partner — Partner agency receiving support for camper sponsorships.
- agencies Partner — Partner organizations that connect with parents and caregivers to identify families in need for the Empty Stocking Project.
- schools Partner — Educational institutions that collaborate with the Saratoga County Children’s Committee to identify families in need for the Empty Stocking Project.
How they approach the work
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- Relational Care Model 62 orgsmethodology: relational-careBy ensuring children know someone cares, the organization produces improved well-being because emotional connection and personalized attention are foundational to effective support.
- Community-Sponsored Gifting Network 24 orgsmethodology: community-sponsored giftingBy matching children in need with community sponsors ("Friends") through coordinated partnerships with schools and agencies, the organization produces holistic holiday support because relational sponsorship increases community investment and ensures dignity in gift-giving.shared approach: Holiday-Centered Relational Aid →
- Case-by-Case Responsive Assistancemethodology: case-by-case responsive assistanceBy addressing children's needs on a flexible, individualized, and timely basis, the organization produces more effective outcomes because support is tailored to real-time circumstances rather than rigid program structures.
- Community-Supported Funding Modelmethodology: community-supported fundingBy relying on donations from individuals, businesses, and civic organizations, the organization sustains and expands services for children in need because local investment fosters ownership, accountability, and long-term community engagement.
- Incremental Funding Growth Strategymethodology: incremental funding growthBy increasing annual support to partner agencies incrementally, the organization produces greater access to camp opportunities because sustained, predictable funding enables long-term planning and expanded program capacity.