The season has started, Sign up for your volunteer shifts now! Volunteers play a pivotal role here at the Adirondack Art Association. They cheerfully help with hanging shows, working the front desk, assisting with children's classes and special events, cleaning, and staffing … [Read more...] about Volunteer at the Adirondack Art Association
Philanthropy
Ticonderoga Historical Society Receives Corridor of Commerce Grant
The Ticonderoga Historical Society has been awarded a $5,000 Corridor of Commerce Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. The grant will fund the creation of a website and student writing competition to commemorate the 200th anniversary of steamboat … [Read more...] about Ticonderoga Historical Society Receives Corridor of Commerce Grant
Whallonsburg Grange Hall Receives Major Grant to Support Full-Time Manager
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall, a non-profit community center in the Champlain Valley, has appointed a full-time manager, thanks to a generous grant from the Cloudsplitter Foundation. Cloudsplitter, based in Saranac Lake, is "dedicated to improving the future for the flora, fauna, … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Hall Receives Major Grant to Support Full-Time Manager
Local Horse Rescue Announces Capital Campaign (THE SUN)
Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue has raised $66,550 toward its $75,000 capital campaign to build the Sally E. Morehouse Memorial Rehabilitation and Training Center. The purpose of the campaign is to build an indoor facility that will enable the rescue operation to … [Read more...] about Local Horse Rescue Announces Capital Campaign (THE SUN)
Friends of Refugees Looks to New Projects, Outreach in 2017 (THE SUN)
Outreach for refugees of global conflict entered 2017 with more action planned. The local organization, Champlain Valley Friends of Refugees, met at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Essex last week to recharge for the new year. The group is one of three sister chapters organized … [Read more...] about Friends of Refugees Looks to New Projects, Outreach in 2017 (THE SUN)