BFG. Do a little bit of good where you are. It is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.
- Desmond Tutu

Donation boosts CanCode

TIMES UNION — The digital literacy program CanCode got a boost Wednesday in the form of a $50,000 check from the Business for Good foundation.

Business for Good Announces Donation to CanCode Communities

4 Millennial Changemakers in CapNY Housing

CAP NY — If you’ve spent time in Albany, there’s a chance that you’ve noticed a bright red ‘X’ on multiple buildings. Albany has a lot of homes that are currently vacant, dilapidated, and not up to safety codes.

Three Albany businesses win Business For Good foundation grants

TIMES UNION — A restaurateur, a florist and a property maintenance owner. Three different jobs, three different backgrounds.

Local refugee support organization receives $75k grant to continue their mission

NEWS 10– A $75,000 check was awarded to the Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus Inc. (RISSE).

Old Stewart’s Shop reduced to rubble, making way for new restaurant

ALTAMONT ENTERPRISE– On Monday, the long-closed Voorheesville Stewart’s Shop was torn down.

Paid to eat and do homework, teens flock to jobs at Hattie’s

TIMES UNION– Since the pandemic, staff shortages have been the bane of restaurateurs.

‘Miss Hattie’s Homework Hour’ for Teen Employees

SARATOGA TODAY– A new initiative at Hattie’s Restaurant allows teen staff to come straight to Hattie’s from school, punch in an hour before their shift, work on homework, and be fed.

Grondahl: Partners overcome hurdles facing lawyers of color

TIMES UNION– Kimberley Wallace, Raysheea Turner launch what’s believed to be Capital Region’s only law firm owned and operated by two Black women

St. Anne Institute Receives $100k Donation from Business for Good

SARATOGA TODAY– St. Anne Institute, an agency that has been providing therapeutic programs and services for young women, individuals, and families for over 100 years, has recently received a $100k donation from Business for Good.