Schenectady Community Action Program

SCAP wants to extend a big "THANK YOU" to LASNNY for their 100-year fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty by empowering people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities. @LASNNY

SCAP was honored and humbled to be awarded LASNNY's Community Partner Award. Our own Donna Gonzalez (SCAP's Community Resource Coordinator) was on hand to accept the award and say a few words on SCAP's behalf. @LASNNY

Last week, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York held its 100-year Anniversary Award Ceremony, where the community came together to celebrate LASNNY's century-long commitment to defending the civil legal rights of those in need. @LASNNY

With Congressman Paul Tonko's help, SCAP has received a federal award of $1,596,847 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support SCAP’s childcare partnerships for infants and toddlers, including the Head Start Program. conta.cc/3DPUGsq @RepPaulTonko

SCAP is hiring. We offer competitive pay and great benefits! If you're interested in applying and/or viewing all of our open positions >>> bit.ly/3WmKKxa

SCAP is hiring. We offer competitive pay and great benefits! If you're interested in applying and/or viewing all of our open positions >>> bit.ly/3WmKKxa

One of SCAP's early learning classrooms is featured on the podcast "Home & Classroom" by our friends over at @Brightside_Up. They discuss the importance of bringing music and movement together into the classroom. Listen on Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/2s35es3n

SCAP is hiring a Site Supervisor and two Program Assistants in our Early Learning Department. We offer competitive pay and great benefits! If you're interested in applying and/or viewing all of our open positions >>> bit.ly/3WmKKxa

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. When we reach out for help, we begin to heal ourselves and our communities.

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Strong community support requires an overall understanding that every person deserves a healthy environment and plays a roll in the wellness of those around them.

SCAP is #hiring. Come work with a fantastic team working to eradicate poverty. We recognize the importance of employee satisfaction and will provide you with all the tools you'll need, including an amazing benefits package. More info here >>> bit.ly/3WmKKxa

SCAP will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a very happy and safe Fourth of July holiday.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme is Culture, Community, and Connection. Who & what we are surrounded by impacts our mental health and overall wellness. Culture, community, and connection are pillars that support and uplift BIPOC individuals.

On Wednesday 6/28, SCAP's Community Services team will be out of the building and unavailable, as we will be offsite for staff development. The team will be back in the building and available at 8:30am on Thursday, 6/29.

SCAP cares about the entire community. Happy Pride Month! #communityaction #pride #pridemonth #pridemonth2023 #lgbtqiarights

Students from SCAP's Bigelow Avenue Early Learning Center during their Moving Up Ceremony. This year, 100 three-year-olds and 95 four-year-olds are moving up! For more info on SCAP's early learning programs, email jhalsdorf@scapny.org or call 518-377-8539.

Hannaford’s Niskayuna has selected SCAP to receive a $1 donation from every purchase of the $2.50 Fight Hunger Bag, during the month of June. Every bag you purchase will help support our many programs & services for people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Schenectady.

Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom. It's a day for celebration, reflection, rejoicing, self-assessment, and self-improvement. In observance of the #Juneteenth holiday, SCAP is closed today, Monday June 19th.