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Giving Back to Our Community The New York Capital Chapter has been active in community service for many years. In addition to individual members volunteering their services for a variety of activities, the chapter continues to be dedicated to give back to the community in which the members live. Last year, the Chapter participated in the various events to help raise funds for several organizations including the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Community Hospice, the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Albany Medical Center Children's hospital, and WMHT. In addition, we participated in the IRS's VITA Tax Preparers program and Habitat for Humanity. The Community Services Committee Members Taryn Davila-Webster (Chair), Ann Marsh, Thalia Melendez, Deborah Harrington, Laurie Burns, Mary Roylance, Danielle Rancy, and Sharon Siekowski. The Committee is seeking volunteers to participate in the following events in the upcoming year. Feel free to contact any committee member for more information, to volunteer, or to share your ideas for events. Last Updated by: LBrown on 9/26/2011 11:28:55 AM
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Flower Fundraiser to Benefit Capital District Sponsor-A-Scholar Program	^ Back to the top

1/1/2012 - 1/31/2012
The New York Capital Chapter of the AGA is proud to offer the “Spring-In-January” flower fundraiser to benefit the Capital District Sponsor-A-Scholar Program. The Program supports youth from low-income families at Troy, Albany, and Schenectady High Schools reach their goals. Those students selected must demonstrate leadership potential and have a commitment to their education. We will be selling mixed bunches of hybrid anemone bunches. To purchase a bunch of flowers, or for more information about this event, contact Taryn Davila-Webster at Tarynwebster@aol.com View More Details Last Updated by: LBrown on 9/26/2011 11:41:08 AM
IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA)	^ Back to the top

2/1/2012 - 4/15/2011
VITA involves IRS–trained volunteers who provide free tax assistance at community locations to individuals who need assistance with basic income tax return preparation. VITA is aimed at those for whom paid professional assistance may be out of reach, those who are non–English speaking, persons with disabilities, those with a low to fixed income, the elderly, and other individuals with special needs. For more information or to volunteer, contact Linda Cioffi at moonlady14@hotmail.com or (518) 437-8444. View More Details Last Updated by: LBrown on 9/26/2011 11:52:27 AM
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region - Bowl for Kids Sake Bowl-a-thon	^ Back to the top

3/1/2012 - 3/31/2012
This event raises funds, through amounts pledged for participating bowlers, for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Due to the past success of the BFKS, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been able to provide hundreds of children, from their waiting list, with the friendship and guidance of a Big Brother or a Big Sister. For more information, or to join our team, please contact Taryn Davila-Webster at tarynwebster@aol.com. View More Details Last Updated by: LBrown on 9/26/2011 11:55:43 AM
Ronald McDonald House	^ Back to the top

4/1/2012 - 4/30/2012
The Ronald McDonald House’s motto is “a strong mind; a strong body; and a safe, supportive place to grow”. These are things that every child needs and deserves to have. Helping to provide these things is what the Ronald McDonald House Charities do. By creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities is working to better the lives of children and their families around the world. We will be preparing a meal for the residents. To participate, please contact Brian Gee at brian.gee@opwdd.ny.gov for more information. View More Details Last Updated by: LBrown on 9/26/2011 11:58:38 AM
Habitat for Humanity	^ Back to the top

5/1/2012 - 5/31/2012
The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to ensure that everyone in our community has a decent, affordable home. Habitat for Humanity operates as a construction company, as a bank, and as a social service agency, serving in partnership with families over the term of their mortgage. The NY Capital Chapter of AGA will assist a local affiliate of Habitat with the construction of a new home for a family. For more information on this event, please contact Taryn Davila-Webster at tarynwebster@aol.com. View More Details Last Updated by: LBrown on 9/26/2011 12:00:46 PM
St John's/St Ann's Welcome Table Program	^ Back to the top

6/1/2012 - 6/30/2012
Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve a meal to individuals living in Albany’s South End in conjunction with St. John’s/St. Ann’s Welcome Table Program. St. John’s/St. Ann’s Church is a private, not-for-profit organization which has Federal and New York State tax-exempt status.  The Center has served Albany’s South End Neighborhood since 1837 and responds with compassion and care to all their neighbors in need regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, age, disease, handicap, or lifestyle. To volunteer, please contact Ann Marsh at amarsh@mail.nysed.gov. View More Details Last Updated by: LBrown on 9/26/2011 12:02:47 PM
Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit the Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital	^ Back to the top

6/22/2012 - 6/22/2012
The local chapters of the Association of Government Accountant (AGA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (AFCE) and ISACA are co-sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit the Albany Medical Center Children’s Hospital and you are invited to participate. The cost of this event will be $75.00 per person with the proceeds to benefit the Albany Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital. For information on how to participate in this event, please contact Brian Gee at brian.gee@opwdd.ny.gov. View More Details Last Updated by: LBrown on 9/26/2011 12:05:36 PM