Franklin Community Center receives $50,000 from Masie family
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> Franklin Community Center recently announced that it received a $50,000 donation from Cathy and Elliott Masie to support the programs and services of the center.
“This generous gift from the Masies will enable us to meet the growing demand in our area and will allow us to continue providing our vital services” executive director Kari Cushing said in a press release. “We are very fortunate to have such wonderful neighbors.”
The center serves as a social service hub for the less fortunate neighbors in and around Saratoga Springs. The programs include but are not limited to, a food pantry, a free after-school prevention program for City School District children, affordable housing for low-income individuals, and assistance with furniture, clothing, household needs, school supplies, and holiday assistance.
With continued support from
the community, Franklin’s goal is to continue raising awareness of the social and economic problems faced by Saratoga Springs area residents.
“In the 18 years that The MASIE Center has been located on the West Side, we have been continuously impressed with the service, spirit, communication, and collaboration of Franklin Community Center, as it has served a wide range of the low-income individuals and families in Saratoga Springs. Their food pantry, affordable housing units, and Project LIFT are key resources for residents in our community,” Cathy Masie said in the release.
The mission of Franklin Community Center is to work collaboratively with individuals and other agencies to provide services that will improve the quality of life and foster a sense of neighborhood, community, and family for all people. “The partnership with the Masie’s truly emphasizes how neighbors can work together to make a difference in the community,” added a board of directors member Zachary Manz. “We are honored to have them walking with us on our path to help others.”
More information about Franklin Community Center and its programs is available online at www. franklincommunitycenter. org.