Organizations
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Animal
- Students for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (SETA). "Students for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (SETA) is a SA funded animal advocacy
organization at the University at Albany . SETA works to end animal
cruelty, primarily by helping students and members of the local
community adopt humane, vegetarian diets.
All are welcome to help SETA build a more companionate university
community. To get involved, join SETA's emal list by simply sending
an email to seta@albany.edu."
See Online Discussions.
Cinema
- Friends of the
Madison. "Friends of the Madison was initially established
in late 2004 as a response to a proposal to demolish the Madison
theater and several other buildings in the Pine Hills section of
Albany, NY and replace them with a large, stand-alone store with a
parking lot and drive-through. We have since developed as an
advocacy organization working with other neighborhood groups on the
future of Upper Madison.
Our group of concerned citizens involves hundreds residents from
across the city, including business owners, members of the arts
community and representatives of area colleges. Many city
stakeholders recognize that the future of the Madison Theater has
impact far beyond the traditional Pine Hills Neighborhood area.
Friends of the Madison is dedicated to reviving the Madison as a
neighborhood and citywide resource..."
- Northeastern New York Section
PGA (NENY PGA). "The Professional Golfers' Association of
America (PGA) founded in 1916, is a not-for-profit organization that
promotes the game of golf while continuing to enhance the standards
of the profession. The PGA is divided into 41 geographical sections.
Each PGA Section operates within a framework of The PGA
Constitution. Many sections are also sub-divided into chapters for
the geographical convenience of members.The PGA is comprised of more
than 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals who are dedicated to
growing participation in the game of golf.
The mission of The PGA is to promote the enjoyment and involvement
in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing the
services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The PGA will
accomplish this mission by enhancing the skill of its professionals
and the opportunities for amateurs, employers, manufacturers,
employees, and the general public. In so doing, The PGA will elevate
the standards of the the professional's vocation, enhance the
economic well-being of the individual member, stimulate interest in
the game of golf, and promote the overalll vitallity of the game."
Library
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Friends of the Albany Public Library.
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Friends of the New York State Newspaper Project. "The
Friends of the New York
State Newspaper Project was formed in 1991 to increase public
awareness of the work of the New York State Newspaper Project,
sponsor educational activities and programs related to the work of
the Project, and provide support for the Project through fund
raising and other activities. The Friends of the New York State
Newspaper Project can be reached at P.O. Box 2402, Albany, N.Y.
12220.
The Friends of the New York State Newspaper Project offer a free
92-page loose-leaf book entitled "The Great Railroad Strike of 1877:
An Instructional Packet for Teachers and Students of Labor History
in New York State and the United States of America" to New York
State teachers..."
- New
Netherland Institute. "The New Netherland Project was
established under the sponsorship of the
New York State Library and
the Holland Society of New
York. Its primary objective is to complete the transcription,
translation, and publication of all Dutch documents in New York
repositories relating to the seventeenth-century colony of New
Netherland. This unique resource has already proven invaluable to
scholars in a wide variety of disciplines. It also serves to enhance
awareness of the major Dutch contributions to America over the
centuries and the strong connections between the two nations. The
Project is supported by the New York State Library, the
National Endowment for the Humanities,
and the New Netherland Institute.
The New Netherland Institute (formerly Friends of New Netherland)
seeks to increase public awareness of the work of the New Netherland
Project and supports the Project through fund raising. The Institute
assists authors of scholarly and popular material; disseminates
information to educators, researchers, historians, curators,
genealogists, and anthropologists; develops collaborations with
academic institutions and other organizations interested in early
American history; provides learning opportunities, such as
internships, as well as research and consulting services pertaining
to New Netherland; and sponsors activities related to the work of
the New Netherland Project."
Medical / Health
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Community Hospice Foundation. "It is the mission of The
Community Hospice Foundation to provide funding that will serve to
strengthen the mission of The Community Hospice and its many
programs and services as it provides hospice care to those with
terminal illnesses and their family members living throughout the
seven county region served by The Community Hospice.
In doing so, The Foundation will implement a development program
that is multi-faceted in nature and will address funding, community
awareness and educational needs so that mission of Hospice, and the
concept of hospice care, will be readily available, more fully
understood and more appropriately utilized by all those in need."
- St.
Peter's Hospital Foundation. " Founded in 1978, The St.
Peter's Hospital Foundation has provided a vital source of funding
for capital improvements, technological advancements and program
enhancements that have served to support and strengthen the mission
of St. Peter’s Hospital and other components of St. Peter’s Health
Care Services.
Since its inception, the St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation has been
blessed with the support of thousands of generous donors, over
12,000 per year, who have provided more than $41 million in
charitable gifts over the past 28 years."
Neighborhood
- Hudson/Park Neighborhood
Association. "Our neighborhood is defined by four
boundaries: Hudson Avenue on the North; Park Avenue on the South;
South Swan Street on the East and Willett Street on the West.
Our neighborhood contains Dance Studios, the Lark Street Business
Improvement District, a number of wonderful restaurants (look here
for links soon), the beautiful Washington and Hudson/Jay parks,
bookstores, and a number of beautiful houses and the sort of diverse
neighbors one expects in Albany's most artistic neighborhood."
Political
Religious Also see Religions
- Islamic Zawiyah Educational
Trust (IZET). "Islamic Zawiyah Educational Trust (IZET), a
non-profit organization established in 1999, has been committed to
supporting Islamic scholarship and to preserving and promoting it
for the benefit of others. As an extension of IZET, Zawiyah
Productions, records, archives, and makes available for purchase
lectures, seminars, and retreats of Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui.
Proceeds from the sales are directed towards allowing for further
productions as well as offering more opportunities of learning."
Rocketry
- Astre Online - Capital
District Rocketry. "ASTRE, the Albany- Schenectady- Troy Rocket
Enthusiasts of New York, is Section 471 of the National Association
of Rocketry (NAR).
ASTRE has been active in the Capital District, Mohawk Valley and
surrounding areas since 1986, and we have members from the entire
region.
We welcome anyone with an interest in rocketry and space modeling to
share in our activities. If you live in the Capital District, or
near the Capital District, and enjoy building and flying rockets,
then we invite you to join us. Our membership spans all ages.
Families are most welcome. Membership in the NAR is not a
requirement, and ASTRE is open to all. We operate and maintain a
model rocket range in Johnstown, NY. " Also see their
online discussion.
Sorority
Vision
- Technology Resources for
Education (T.R.E.) Center. "Our Mission is to provide
information, training and other resources to enhance learning
opportunities for individuals with or without disabilities through
technology. We work with customers, suppliers and professional
development networks to build schools’ capacity to provide all
students with access to curriculum."
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