Women’s Business Council announces 2022 and 2023 adopted nonprofits

ALBANY, N.Y. » The Women’s Business Council (WBC) of the Capital Region Chamber recently announced its Adopted Nonprofits for 2022 (Veterans & Community Housing Coalition) and 2023 (Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York). The nonprofits were chosen from a pool of 20 worthy organizations.

The Veterans & Community Housing Coalition operates the only Veterans Administration funded transitional supportive housing program for homeless female veterans in New York State. In addition, homeless female, disabled veterans receive assistance with their housing and case management needs in other Coalition programs. Recognizing a gap in services for homeless veteran moms and their children, the Coalition has initiated a grassroots effort to develop a housing project with support services for this targeted population.

The Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York works to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. It provides care and support services, including free educational programs to provide knowledge and practical tips for understanding and caring for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease; 24 support groups throughout the region; care consultations or personalized sessions for families with staff to help them better understand the disease process and develop an action plan for the future; and a 24/7 helpline for families to receive information, education and support.

Throughout 2022 and 2023, the WBC will raise money for each year’s respective Adopted Nonprofits at its monthly programs and its signature events, along with WBC Holiday Fundraiser in December. The Adopted Nonprofits and the WBC will collaborate during the year on other opportunities to generate donations.

WBC’s program began in 2002 as a means to educate and increase awareness of local non-profit agencies, and to provide volunteer opportunities for WBC members. Adopted Nonprofits have included:

• 2002: The Regional Food Bank

• 2003: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

• 2004: Clearview Center

• 2005: The Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC)

• 2006: Unity House of Troy, Inc.

• 2007: Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region

• 2008: Colonie Senior Service Centers Inc.

• 2009: Dress for Success

• 2010: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region

• 2011: Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless

• 2012: Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer (CRAAB!)

• 2013: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

• 2014: The Bus Stop Club

• 2015: St. Paul’s Center

• 2016: Capital Roots

• 2017: Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center

• 2018: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region

• 2019: Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York

• 2020: Food Pantries for the Capital District

• 2021: Food Pantries for the Capital District

The WBC promotes the full participation and leadership of women at all levels in the workplace, the community, and government. The WBC develops programs that provide opportunities for women to learn and network as well as share their expertise with each other and to address the unique issues of women in business