Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is CLOSED

The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has come to an end for the 2023 tax year. This program is CLOSED until 2024 Tax Year. Please check back early February 2025 for additional information.

If you have any further questions, please contact Andrea at 518-664-8322 ext 1003

PLEASE REVIEW: Rates + Information

Effective January 1st, 2024
Child Care will be held onsite at Mechanicville Elementary School

2024 SACC Summer Camp Information
Runs: July 1st – August 23rd | Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Accepts: Kindergarten thru 6th grade (K-6 ages 5 – 13)
Required Documentation: Completed Registration and Copy of child’s Immunization Records

2024 SACC Summer Camp Rates
Single Child
$55/day – $275/week

GOTR 2023

GOTR 2022

GOTR 2021

PLEASE REVIEW AND COMPLETE

The Arts Center On The Hudson is now accepting inquires for the 2024 Event season.

To Inquire about the event space, contact MACSC

The Arts Center on the Hudson

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Type of Event you would like to book(Required)

Wedding

Exhibition/Trade Show

Party/Celebration

Food and Beverage Event

Convention/Expo

Workshop/Training Session

Art/Craft Fairs

Health and Wellness Event

Other

Event Date(Required)

Event Time(Required)

:

Tammy & Jessie Memorial Golf Tournament 09/24/22

Tammy & Jessie Memorial Golf Tournament 09/23/23

PLEASE REVIEW: Rates + Site Locations

Effective January 1st, 2024
Before/After Care and half days will be held onsite at School locations.

MACSC Site Locations
Mechanicville Elementary School (housed at the MES for its 3^rd School Year)
Runs: Sept – June
Regular Hours: AM 7:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | PM 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Half Day Hours: AM 7:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | PM 12:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Accepts: Kindergarten thru 5th grade (ages 5 – 12)

Hoosic Valley School
Runs: Sept – June
Regular Hours: AM No AM Care offered | PM 2:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Half Day Hours: AM No AM Care offered | PM 11:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Accepts: Kindergarten thru 6th grade (ages 5 – 13)

2024-2025 SACC School Year Rates
Single Child
$18.00/day (AM Care)
$21.00/day (PM Care)
$27.00/day (AM + PM Care)

Additional Rates
Half Day
$27.00/day (PM Care ONLY)
$33.00/day (AM + PM Care)

School Vacations ONLY (December, February and April)
$41.00/day (ALL Day Care)

Discounts Available
Sibling Discount 25% for 2nd Child | 33% for 3rd Child
Military Discount 10%
MACSC Sponsor Discount 10%

PLEASE REVIEW: New Annual Income Limits

Effective October 1st, 2023 – May 31st, 2024

NYS Department of Social Services (DSS) can assist low-income families who need child care to become/remain employed. Child care information and referral, Dept. of Social Services subsidized child care (as funds remain available for eligible families).

Eligibility Criteria:
Child Care Block Grant – Child Care for low-income working families at/below 300% poverty level
TA Transitional – Child Care for former TA recipients who are employed at/below 300% poverty level.
Expansion of Child Care Assistance – Child Care for low-income working families at/below 300% poverty level
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) – Saratoga County partners with WDI to provide Child Care to working families at/below 375% poverty level. Click HERE to find out more about the WDI Child Care Scholarship Program.

Income Limits:
Family Size Annual Monthly
1 $ 51,610.00 $ 4,300.00
2 $ 67,490.00 $ 5,624.00
3 $ 83,370.00 $ 6,947.00
4 $ 99,250.00 $ 8,270.00
5 $ 115,130.00 $ 9,594.00
6 $ 131,010.00 $ 10,917.00

To apply for services or for additional information contact
Saratoga County Resident: (518) 714 – 4004
Rensselaer County Resident: (518) 270 – 3935

Find out more about New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
OCFS Division of Child Care Services

Click HERE to find out how New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can help you pay for child care.
Do I qualify for CCAP? Click HERE to find out more.
Complete a 10-minute eligibility questionnaire by clicking Start Questionnaire Now
More Questions? Find your County contact information using the CCAP County Directory
Click HERE to find out more about the WDI Child Care Scholarship Program.

PLEASE REVIEW AND COMPLETE

The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center Holiday Assistance is CLOSED. Sign-Ups for this program will be available early September 2024. Please check back for additional information as it gets closer to Fall 2024.

Tentative Holiday Assistance Sign-Up Date: Friday, September 6th, 2024
Tentative Holiday Assistance Sign-Up Deadline: Monday, December 2nd, 2024

For questions and concerns please contact Andrea Cowell at 518-664-8322 ext 1003

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Sign Up CLOSED

The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center Winter Coat Drive is CLOSED. This program is CLOSED until 2024 winter season. Please check back in early July 2024 for additional information.

Tentative School Supply Sign-Up Date: Monday, July 1st, 2024
Tentative School Supply Distribution Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024

For questions and concerns contact us at 518-664-8322 ext 1018

Thanksgiving Distribution Sign-Up CLOSED

The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center Thanksgiving Basket Distribution Sign-Up is CLOSED. This program will return for Thanksgiving 2024. Sign-Ups for this program will be available early October 2023. Please check back for additional information as it gets closer to Fall 2023.

Tentative Thanksgiving Basket Sign-Up Date: Friday, October 25th, 2024
Tentative Thanksgiving Basket Distribution Date: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

For questions and concerns please contact us at (518) 664-8322 ext 1001

School Supply Assistance Program is CLOSED

The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center School Supply Assistance Program is CLOSED. This program is CLOSED until 2024-2025 School Year. Please check back early July 2024 for additional information.

Tentative School Supply Sign-Up Date: Monday, July 1st, 2024
Tentative School Supply Distribution Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024

For questions and concerns please contact us at 518-664-8322 ext 1018

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Effective August 2nd, 2023
Before/After Care registration

MACSC Site Locations
Mechanicville Elementary School (housed at the MES for its 3^rd School Year)
The MACSC SACC Before and After care program at Mechanicville Elementary School is currently accepting applicants for the 2023-2024 School Year. To register, please complete the SACC Registration.

Hoosic Valley School (PM Care ONLY)
The MACSC SACC After care program at Hoosic Valley School is currently still accepting applicants, but space is limited for the 2023-2024 School Year. To register, please complete the SACC Registration.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding School Year Program or Registration, please contact Marianne Sgambati (Child Care Director) 518-664-8322 ext 1009/Program cell 518-335-1739 or Priscilla Izzo

PLEASE REVIEW AND COMPLETE

In order for us to provide your child with a winter coat, this sign-up form MUST be completed and submitted with all required documentation.

Important Reminders:

If you have completed the School Supply Assistance Request form and have requested a Winter Coat on that form, DO NOT complete this form.
MACSC’s Winter Coat program operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, nothing is guaranteed, and application priority will be given to families currently participating in MACSC programming.

Requirement + Documentation: Please review and submit the required documentation below with your application. Applications WILL NOT be accepted without a required documentation for each child.

Proof of Residency – MUST live in the following school districts: Mechanicville, Stillwater, Hoosick Valley & Waterford.
Proof of Guardianship – MUST be submitted for each child (e.g. – Custody Agreement, Birth Certificate)
Photo Identification – MUST provide a valid Photo ID (e.g. – Driver’s License, Non-Driver ID, Passport)
- NOTE: Photo Identification will be required to submit application and to pick-up items.
Specific Coat Wishlist– You MUST submit size, color (e.g. – Youth Small, Pink)

If you have any questions about the Winter Coat Sign-up or Required Documents, contact Marie Abraham at 518-664-8322 ext 1010 or Andrea Cowell at 518-664-8322 ext 1003

PLEASE REVIEW AND COMPLETE:

In order for us to evaluate your need, you MUST complete this General Intake Form.

For questions and concerns please contact contact Marie Abraham at 518-664-8322 ext 1010 or Andrea Cowell at 518-664-8322 ext 1003

PLEASE REVIEW AND COMPLETE

In order for us to provide your child with School Supplies and or a Winter Coat, this sign-up form MUST be completed and submitted with all required documentation.

Important Reminders:

If you have completed the Winter Coat Assistance Request form and have requested a Winter Coat on that form, DO NOT request a winter coat on this form.
MACSC’s School Supply & Winter Coat program operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, nothing is guaranteed, and application priority will be given to families currently participating in MACSC programming.

Requirement + Documentation: Please review and submit the required documentation below with your application. Applications WILL NOT be accepted without a required documentation for each child.

Proof of Residency – MUST live in the following school districts: Mechanicville, Stillwater, Hoosick Valley & Waterford.
Proof of Guardianship – MUST be submitted for each child (e.g. – Custody Agreement, Birth Certificate)
Photo Identification – MUST provide a valid Photo ID (e.g. – Driver’s License, Non-Driver ID, Passport)
- NOTE: Photo Identification will be required to submit application and to pick-up items.
School Supply List – MUST be provided to ensure your child(ren) receives the correct supplies needed for school. If you do not submit a supply list, your child(ren) will receive grade appropriate supplies.
Specific Coat Wishlist– You MUST submit size, color (e.g. – Youth Small, Pink)

If you have any questions about the School Supply and or Winter Coat Sign-up or Required Documents, contact Marie Abraham at 518-664-8322 ext 1010 or Andrea Cowell at 518-664-8322 ext 1003

EVENT CLOSED

This Event has past and currently Registration CLOSED.
Look out for more fun and exciting events like this in the future. To learn more about Parenting or Family Resource opportunities, contact Family Resource Advocate at (518) 664-8322 ext 1018

Tee Off Against Domestic Violence 06/24/23

Tee Off Against Domestic Violence 06/25/22

Golf Fundraiser

This Event has past and currently Registration CLOSED.
Our Next Tee Off Against Domestic Violence Golf Fundraiser will be at Saratoga Lake Golf Club June 2023. More Details to follow.

Anything That Floats

This Event has past and currently Registration CLOSED.
Our Next Anything That Floats event will be April 2023. More Details to follow.

EVENT CLOSED

This Event has past and currently Registration CLOSED.
Look out for more fun and exciting events like this in the future. To learn more about all the events we offer at MACSC, contact Development Coordinator Tammie Alikonis (518) 664-8322 ext 1014

Anything That Floats 04/03/22

Anything That Floats 04/02/23

Community Hearts

This Event is currently CLOSED.
Our next Community Hearts Event will be May 2023. More Details to follow.

For more information contact Tammie Alikonis 518.664.8322 ext 1014

Virtual VITA Sites

The CA$H Coalition offers FREE VITA tax preparation in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties. VITA sites may offer in-person, drop-off, or virtual tax preparation options. Please check with 211 or the VITA site for more information.

Appointments Required.

Albany County

Albany Community Action Partnership
333 Sheridan Ave., Albany
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
40 North Main Ave., Albany
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

Star VITA
1215 Broadway, Menands
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

SUNY Albany Husted Hall
135 Western Ave., Albany
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

Trinity Alliance
15 Trinity Pl., Albany
(518) 449-5155 Ext. 102

Columbia County

Columbia Opportunities
540 Columbia St., Hudson
(518) 828-4611

Greene County

Community Action of Greene County
7856 Route 9W, Catskill
(518) 943-9205

Rensselaer County

Catholic Central School
347 old Loudon Rd., Latham
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
2328 Fifth Ave., Troy
(518) 272-6012

Hoosick Falls VITA
26 John St., Hoosick Falls
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

Saratoga County

Ballston Area Community Center
20 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa
(518) 885-3261

CAPTAIN Community Human Services
5 Municipal Plaza, Suite 3, Clifton Park
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

Lifeworks Community Action
39 Bath St., Ballston Spa
(518) 288-3206

Mechanicville Area Community Services Center
6 South Main St., Mechanicville
Call 2-1-1 for an appointment

Schenectady County

Hamilton Elementary School
1091 Webster St., Schenectady
(518) 370-8100
Open only to families of children who attend the school

Union College
257 Park Pl., Schenectady
UnionVITA@gmail.com

Van Corlaer Elementary School
2310 Guilderland Ave., Schenectady
(518) 370-8100
Open only to families of children who attend the school

Schoharie County

Schoharie County Community Action Program
795 East Main St., Suite 5, Cobleskill
(518) 234-2568

Schoharie Office of Aging
113 Park Pl., Suite 3, Schoharie
(518) 295-2001

Event Payment & Refund Policy

Payment & Refund Policy

Payments: In order to ensure your reservation for any of our fundraising Events or Bus Trips, payment MUST be made in full at the time of registration. If you have not made a payment, your reservation WILL NOT be guaranteed. Any outstanding payments MUST be made within 3 weeks of Event or Bus Departure.

Pay Online: Credit Card payments can be processed at the time of registration.
Pay in Person: Cash/Checks should be paid in person at MACSC to Outreach Coordinator Tammie Alikonis
Pay via Mail: Checks should be made payable to MACSC, 6 South Main St, Mechanicville NY 12118

Refunds: In the event of an emergency or last-minute cancellation, please contact Tammie Alikonis (518) 664-8322 ext 1014. All cancellations within 15 days of Event or Bus Departure are non-refundable.

LAC du SAINT SACREMENT 08/09/22

PLEASE REVIEW AND COMPLETE:

In order to reserve MACSC facility this Facility Use Request Form MUST be completed.

For questions and concerns please contact Carrie Pane

Facility Request Form

General Information

Email

Enter Email Confirm Email

Name of Group/Person:(Required)

Organization:

Contact Person:(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Program Name/Type:

Requested Date(Required)

Start Time:(Required)

:

End Time:(Required)

:

Requested Date

Start Time:

:

End Time:

:

Requested Date

Start Time:

:

End Time:

:

Note:

This section is for additional information you would like to provide to MACSC

Is the program open to the public?(Required)

Yes

No

Does your program require advanced registration?(Required)

Yes

No

Are there fees associated with your program?(Required)

Yes

No

Facility Rental Agreement

Consent(Required)

I agree to MACSC Facility Rental Agreement

WHEREAS, (Group/Person) wishes to use the facility of the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, for use states in “Revocable License”; and WHEREAS, the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center agrees to allow such use.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the rental fee paid by the User, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The User must provide written proof (a certificate of liability insurance), of liability insurance of limits not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence written by a company licensed to do business in New York State, and acceptable to the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center and City of Mechanicville.

As consideration for participation in facility use sponsored by the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center and/or using equipment of said Association, each participant agrees to assume all liability for injury and/or damage resulting from such participation. Participants further agree to hold Mechanicville Area Community Services Center and the City of Mechanicville free and harmless of any act of omission or commission or negligence on the part of said association or their officers, agents or volunteers.

I have read, understand and agree to the MACSC Building Checklist and have met the above criteria. I understand my rate for building usage of half-payment is due a week before the event begins, and my rate for building usage of balance of payment/ Full Payment is due one day before the event. I also understand that my security deposit will be returned following my event as long as the space is left as it was found and my FOB is returned.

Name(Required)

First Last

Date(Required)

Facility Rental Guidelines

Consent(Required)

I agree to MACSC Facility Rental Guidelines

All surface areas in rental rooms must be clean of debris and wiped down if applicable.

All floors in rental rooms must be swept clean of debris and washed if applicable. This includes the kitchen area, tables and chairs. Tables and chairs should be neatly stacked and returned to their locations.

Garbage must be removed from all rental rooms and placed in the outdoor garbage receptacle & recycling.

Please respect MACSC space. If you have signed up to use a particular part of the building, please be sure to keep your guests, children and colleagues in that part of the building. This is to ensure safety for all.

As the responsible individual for the rental party as outlined in the FACILITY REQUEST FORM and THE FACILITY RENTAL AGREEMENT, I have read and understand the following conditions of rental for the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center facility and/or grounds.

Name(Required)

First Last

Date(Required)

	YES, Client Plans to self-resolve	YES, Client agreeable to referral	NO
1. In the last 12 months, did you ever eat less than you felt you should because there was not enough money for food?
2. In the last 12 months, has your utlity company shut off your service for not paying your bills?
3. Are you worried that in the next 2 months you may not have stable housing?
4. Do problems getting childcare make it difficult for you to work or study (if no children, please select N/A)
5. In the last 12 months, have you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of cost?
6. In the last 12 months, have you ever had to go without health care because you did not have a way to get there?
7. Do you ever need help reading hospital materials?
8. Are you afraid you might be hurt in your apartment building or house?
9. Have you seen a primary care provider in the last 12 months?
10. Are you currently enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care Plan with an “active” status
11. Do you require assistance accessing your prescriptions?