Wow! What an incredible Day of Giving!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out last week to support CAPTAIN CHS at Jersey Mike’s locations across the Capital Region. Your generosity, your kindness, and your love for our community made this day truly special.

A special shout-out to the amazing employees at all 14 locations—your hard work and enthusiasm made this event a success, and we are beyond grateful for your support.

Check out the photos: https://buff.ly/WV63iyd

Because of YOU, we can continue to help local kids, families, and seniors in need. THANK YOU for making a difference!

Community Hero Alert! A huge thank you to the Town of Clifton Park and Town Supervisor Phil Barrett for presenting a generous check to Andy Gilpin, Executive Director; Fern Hurley, Associate Executive Director; John Kuznia, CAPTAIN CHS Board President; and Bill Casey. The community leaders of Saratoga County have been incredible supporters of CAPTAIN CHS since our founding. Their unwavering support and financial contributions have empowered our organization to thrive and make a meaningful impact in our communities—together, we are truly changing lives! A heartfelt thank you to Phil Barrett, Clifton Park Town Supervisor; Kevin Tollisen, Halfmoon Town Supervisor; and Anthony Morelli, Deputy Supervisor of Clifton Park, for their continued support and dedication to our mission!

Community Hero Alert! A huge THANK YOU to the Zachary Culnan Memorial Family Fund for their unwavering dedication and support of CAPTAIN CHS!  Your generosity helps strengthen our community, and we are beyond grateful for your continued commitment to making a difference!

Gratitude Spotlight! A huge THANK YOU to Broadview Federal Credit Union for their incredible generosity & a $5,000 donation to help us in the fight against food insecurity. This support will make a real difference for children, families and seniors in our community, providing access to nutritious meals and essential resources. We are so grateful for partners like Broadview Credit Union who believe in building stronger, healthier communities! Together, we can make a difference!

TODAY IS THE DAY! It’s Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving, and that means 100% of SALES—yes, EVERY dollar from every sub, wrap, and drink—will go directly to CAPTAIN Community Human Services to help kids, families, and seniors in need.

Grab lunch, dinner, or both, and make a difference just by enjoying your favorite sub! Every bite counts. Every order helps.

Visit your local Jersey Mike’s today and be a part of something amazing!

Community Hero Alert! We’re beyond grateful to the Clifton Park Elks #2466 for their generosity and commitment to supporting local youth!  Their $2,500 grant will help fund the Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter, providing critical resources and safe shelter for young people in our community. Thank you, Clifton Park Elks Lodge, for making a meaningful impact! 

Valentine’s Day at Cheryl’s Lodge

A huge THANK YOU to On the Move Health & Fitness, LLC for hosting their incredible 3rd Annual Blowout Event in support of CAPTAIN Community Human Services!   Your dedication to making a difference is inspiring, and your generous donation will help provide vital support to those in our community.
We're so grateful to everyone who participated and donated to this amazing event! Your kindness and support help us build brighter futures and stronger communities every day.

Community Hero Alert! A massive thank you to County Waste for their amazing donation of over 40 bicycles and helmets! Your generosity makes a world of difference, giving kids and families access to active recreation and, for some, a means of transportation.

This annual gift never fails to inspire us—thank you for being champions of our community!

Capital Bank employees had a great time putting together a Thanksgiving basket for CAPTAIN Community Human Services's holiday program. We're proud to contribute to their Thanksgiving program which assisted in feeding over 240 families this year. Thank you to all who participated in making someone's Thanksgiving a little brighter!

Foursurance agent Don Ferlazzo and his colleagues in the Saratoga County Business Leaders group dropped-off donations and volunteered at CAPTAIN Community Human Services's Holiday Pop-Up Toy Shop at Clifton Park Center Mall!

WOW! Thank you, thank you! The Saratoga Business Leaders group unite to help with this year's Thanksgiving Basket program!

Community Hero Alert! WOW! Thank you so much to The Mill on Round Lake, Rusty Nail Grill and Tavern, and Bentley's for this amazing donation of Thanksgiving Baskets.  So many families will have a nice Thanksgiving meal due to YOUR generosity!

Community Hero Highlight! A huge thank you to Hoffman Car Wash in Clifton Park and Halfmoon for organizing an outstanding food drive! We managed to fill two sizable vans with an abundance of canned goods. This will significantly help support families in need!

Community Hero Alert! Thank you, thank you to Broadview Federal Credit Union for the Infrastructure Grant to purchase new computer technology for several programs at CAPTAIN CHS, including Chromebooks for youth at Cheryl's Lodge of Captain Community Human Services!

WOW! Thank you, thank you to the Clifton Park Eagles 14U Hockey Team for your incredible work organizing a food drive for the Emergency Food and Hygiene Pantry! Because of you, Saratoga County families in need have acess to food in times of crisis.

Wow! What an amazing community hero! Liam worked with his grandma Janice to create these amazing baskets for community members in need!

Community Hero Alert! Thank you to our amazing community and The Flats in Clifton Park for the incredible support! Our shelves went from empty to overflowing in just one week

Check out the photos from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Dinner! We had such a fabulous time celebrating all that our volunteers make possible and the incredible impact they have on our community! Thanks also to the Clifton Park Elks Lodge for sponsoring this year's event.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported the first annual Celebrity Bartenders event this past weekend! A special shout-out to Carson's Woodside Tavern for hosting and to Malta Business Works for presenting this event! A big shout-out to the amazing local celebrity teams: Carson's Woodside Tavern, Arnoff Moving & Storage, Debra LaMay Agency LLC, Mohawk Chevrolet, Signature One Realty Group, LLC. We truly appreciate the community support and the incredible turnout. Thank you all for making this event such a success!

Much Gratitude to the amazing team at Next Generation Roofing LLC for their incredible generosity in replacing the roof at Cheryl’s Lodge Outreach Center! Your kindness ensures that the next generation of youth will continue to benefit from everything the Center has to offer. Together, we’re building brighter futures!

Thank you, thank you to community hero Amanda Ford and Pay It Forward-Clifton Park for your generous donation of school supplies - starting the year off right for many local students!

Community Hero Alert! Thank you, thank you to the Dake Foundation for Children for your support of this year's Peace Camp at Cheryl's Lodge of Captain Community Human Services ! Because of YOUR support, dozens of youth had the chance to experience a wonderful and free camp to expand their communication and problem-solving skills!

Belated Communtiy Hero Post! Thanks so, so much to Starpoint Church for your incredible support of Care Links of Southern Saratoga County and many other programs throughout CAPTAIN CHS! Because of YOU, local seniors can age gracefully at home through the support of Care Links volunteers.

Interested in volunteering for Care Links? Contact Bill at 518-399-4624 or bill@captaincares.org or apply online at https://buff.ly/3YPD7nY

Thank you Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York and Clifton Park Service Unit 208 for the Cookie Donation!

Wow! A great, big THANK YOU to the Dake Foundation for Children for supporting Peace Camp this summer and providing funds to enhance our staff training for working with kids with disabilities!

BECAUSE OF YOU, kids in the Halfmoon Heights community will have access to a free summer camp that helps build up their confidence and communication and problem-solving skills.

A huge THANK YOU to Jersey Mike's Subs management for their continued commitment to giving back, the amazing staff at all fourteen store locations, and everyone who joined Jersey Mike's Day of Giving! Your generosity exemplifies the power of community and this year's Day of Giving was a resounding success. Together, we raised $138,947 to support kids, families, and seniors in our community! ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!

Wow!!! A great, big THANK YOU to community heroes, the Clifton Park Elks, for supporting Karyl's Kupboard Emergency Food & Hygiene Pantry!

Community hero shoutout to Aaron DiMauro for leading a successful Food Drive with the National Junior Honor Society, resulting in 550 items collected!

We're so excited to announce that our esteemed Family Mentoring volunteer, Kathy Chapman, has been selected as one of Hannaford's "20 Outstanding Women!" Click the link to read more about Kathy's wonderful contribution to our community.

A great way to Leap for Kindness! Thanks to Keith from SEDC, retired teacher Dennis, Bethany from Ace Handyman, and retired teacher Patricia for supporting Cheryl's Lodge Homework Help program!

A great Leap of Kindness! Thanks to Owen from Ace Handyman Services for volunteering at the Youth Shelter this Leap Year! What a great job spiffing up our kitchen to keep the Shelter homey and comforting to our local youth in crisis!

A great Leap of Kindness! Thanks to Saratoga Economic Development Corporation staff for volunteering at the Food Pantry this Leap Year! Included in the photos from SEDC are Greg Connors, Vickie Niles, and Joanne Kirkpatrick. Thanks again for being an amazing support for our community!

Kudos to our local CBA student for their selfless act of collecting items for the Emergency Pantry!

A huge round of applause and heartfelt thanks to Robinson Ace Hardware for their incredible support in Rounding Up for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter! Your generosity is making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable youth in our community. Every penny counts, and your contributions will provide vital resources and support to those who need it most. Thank you for being a shining example of compassion and community spirit!

A Great Big Thank You to Capitaland GMC Subaru! Last week at Cheryl's Lodge, Capitaland Subaru hosted a Coat Giveaway event as part of Operation Warm that 'warmed' hearts all around. The brand-new, high-quality coats brought smiles to kids' faces, and the gratitude from parents was palpable. Capitaland Subaru's support made this event possible, and their commitment to the community shines brightly. Thank you, Capitaland Subaru, for your generosity and for making a real difference in the lives of families in need. Your kindness truly embodies the spirit of giving.

Big shoutout to Sean, Kim, and Mikayla Culnan for their incredible generosity! Their recent donation is a game-changer for our youth programs, especially the Zachary Culnan Memorial Fund Activity Scholarship.

This scholarship opens doors for kids across counties, ensuring they can join activities they're passionate about, regardless of financial barriers.

Thanks to the Culnan family's support, we've already granted 50 scholarships, empowering countless young dreams!

To delve into Zachary's inspiring story and learn more about the fund, visit https://zacharyspirit94.com/

And if you or someone you know could benefit from a scholarship, apply here: https://captaincares.org/get-help/culnanscholarship/culnanscholarship.html

Together, let's keep nurturing our future leaders!

Big thanks to the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge #161 for their incredible generosity and support of the young adults in our Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth program! The recent donation of essential items for our apartment is truly remarkable: giving a terrific start for a young adult; empowering them to create a safe and happy first home.
Together, we're making a positive impact in our community!

A massive thank you to Orangetheory Clifton Park for their incredible support in hosting a hygiene product drive for our emergency food and hygiene pantry! Your dedication to giving back to the community is truly inspiring. Because of your generosity, we can provide essential hygiene products to those in need, ensuring everyone has access to the basics for maintaining their health and well-being. Your kindness is making a tangible difference in the lives of many. Thank you, Orangetheory Clifton Park, for being amazing partners in our mission to support our community. Together, we're making a positive impact!

We're overflowing with gratitude for the incredible generosity of the Christmas Pajama Foundation! Their donation of 103 pairs of Christmas pajamas to Cheryl's Lodge has brought so much joy and warmth to our residents this holiday season. Your thoughtfulness has made our Christmas season extra cozy and magical. Thank you for spreading holiday cheer and ensuring that every resident at Cheryl's Lodge feels the spirit of the season. Let's continue to share love and kindness with those around us!

A round of applause for NYSEG volunteers! Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers from NYSEG for their dedication in helping out at our Food Pantry! Because of their hard work and commitment, 175 families in our community received emergency food supplies when they needed it most. Your selflessness and generosity are making a real difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Thank you for stepping up and lending a helping hand! Let's continue spreading kindness and support to those in need. Together, we can make a positive impact!

Grateful Beyond Words! A huge shoutout to the amazing Twin Bridges Rotary for their incredibly generous donation of four brand new computers to CAPTAIN CHS' Cheryl's Lodge Outreach Center! Your support is a game-changer, empowering us to continue our mission of making a positive impact in the community. Thank you for investing in the future and helping us bridge the digital divide!

Gratitude in Abundance! Big shoutout to Michaels Group Homes and our amazing community for spreading holiday cheer through generous donations to CAPTAIN Community Human Services!

Your kindness is lighting up the season for those in need, making a real impact for kids, families, and seniors. Thank you for being the driving force behind positive change! Your compassion is the true spirit of the holidays.

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Limited for their incredible contribution to our hygiene drive! Your generosity is truly appreciated, and the impact of your donation will be felt throughout our community. Together, we are making a positive difference in the lives of those in need. Thank you, Atlantic Testing Laboratories, for your commitment to making the world a better place!

Embracing the spirit of giving, Next Generation Roofing has adopted two wonderful families in Halfmoon Heights! Our hearts were warmed as they brought joy to Cheryl's Lodge, accompanied by Santa, a feast of pizza, and Stewarts gift cards for ice cream sundaes – spreading happiness to the youth during homework help time. Next Generation Roofing, you are truly AMAZING!

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible National Guard team for lending us a helping hand in packing up the Christmas Food Bags! Your dedication and efficiency were truly remarkable, ensuring that the task was completed swiftly and with great care. We are immensely grateful for your support and selfless contribution to our community. Your efforts have made a significant impact, spreading joy and warmth during the holiday season. Thank you for embodying the spirit of service and making a difference in our community!

A Stellar Shoutout to Starpoint Church!

We are beyond grateful for the incredibly, incredibly amazing donation from Starpoint Church—226 bags of donated food for Cheryl's Lodge and our Food Pantry! Your generosity is nothing short of extraordinary and is making a monumental impact on the lives of those in our community.

To the compassionate members of Starpoint Church, your dedication to uplifting others is a true inspiration. Your thoughtful contribution goes beyond providing sustenance; it's a testament to the power of unity and kindness. Each bag is a symbol of hope and support, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

A heartfelt thanks for recognizing the needs of our community and responding with such overwhelming compassion. Your generosity is a shining example of the spirit of giving that makes our community stronger and more connected.

Starpoint Church, you've lit up the path of those in need with your kindness, and we are immensely grateful for your partnership in making a difference.

Gratitude Alert!

A heartfelt shoutout to the amazing team at Broadview Federal Credit Union for their incredibly generous gift to our Food Pantry! Your support is a beacon of hope, helping us nourish and uplift our community in times of need.

Special thanks to the outstanding staff and leadership at Broadview FCU for choosing CAPTAIN CHS as the recipient of this thoughtful donation. Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community is truly commendable.

With your generosity, you're not just filling shelves; you're filling hearts and ensuring that families in need have access to essential resources. Your kindness echoes far beyond the walls of the Credit Union, creating a ripple effect of compassion and community spirit.

To the entire Broadview Federal Credit Union family, we extend our deepest gratitude. Thank you for being champions of change and for standing with us as we work together to build a stronger, more caring community.

Community Hero Alert: Thanks to Toys for Toga!

DeCrescente Distributing Company
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Druthers Brewing Company
Death Wish Coffee
Quick Response Restoration

In the spirit of joy and generosity, we extend a massive and heartfelt thank you to Toys for Toga for their incredible donation of toys for kids this year! Your dedication to spreading happiness and making the holiday season magical for children is truly inspiring.

The impact of your generosity goes far beyond the toys themselves. You've ignited smiles, created memories, and brought a sense of wonder to the hearts of countless kids in our community. Your commitment to making a difference is a shining example of the power of compassion and community spirit.

Toys for Toga, you've not only filled our spaces with the joy of play but also filled our hearts with gratitude. Your kindness is a beacon of hope and a reminder that, together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most.

Thank you for being the true heroes of this holiday season, bringing warmth, joy, and the magic of giving to our community.

A Heartfelt Thank You to BSNB!

We are immensely grateful to Ballston Spa National Bank for their generous and impactful donation to CAPTAIN CHS. Your commitment to supporting our community is truly commendable, and your contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

With your support, CAPTAIN CHS can continue its mission of providing essential services and assistance to individuals and families in need. Your generosity goes beyond financial support; it signifies a shared dedication to building a stronger, more compassionate community.

Thank you, Ballston Spa National Bank, for being a beacon of generosity and for standing alongside us in our efforts to make a positive impact. Your partnership is instrumental in creating lasting change and fostering a spirit of unity within our community.