250 Heroes, One Mission

Become One of 250 Community Heroes

We are calling on 250 community heroes to step forward and donate just $100 each. Together, we can reach our goal of raising $25,000 by the end of 2024 to fund vital programs and initiatives that strengthen our community.

Your Support Makes a Difference

This ambitious target will allow us to:

• Expand our violence prevention programs: Provide more after-school activities and grow our youth court and teen mental health initiatives.
• Strengthen family support services: Offer more onsite resources for parents and families in our new Arts Center on the Hudson facility. 
• Defeat food insecurity: Improve access to fresh foods with Mystery Markets and Free Food Fridge expansion.
• Continue quality childcare and summer camps: Create safe engaging spaces for kids.
• Support community initiatives: Partner with local organizations to address pressing needs like housing instability, have the BEST float in the Mechanicville Veterans Parade, organize the most amazing Anything That Floats, bring back Community Hearts. 

But we can’t do it alone. We need your support to make this a reality. Will you join us in this exciting endeavor?

Here’s how you can make a difference:

• Donate $100 today: Your generous gift will directly impact the lives of countless individuals in our community.
• Spread the word: Tell your friends, family, community and social networks!
• Commit to a monthly donation of $10 in 2025: Is this time of year tough? Take a minute to set up monthly recurring payments of just $10 or more in 2025 – your consistent support will help us plan for the future!

Together, we can create a brighter future for our community.

By joining our cause, you’re not just making a donation; you’re investing in the well-being of your neighbors.  Let’s make 2024 a year to remember, and 2025 one that we will never forget!

Click below to become a community hero:
Donate $100 Today

General and Specific support provides much needed funding. You might consider donating to or funding a specific program, provide undedicated funding to enable MACSC to attribute those funds where is needed or you might choose to underwrite the cost of a community events announcement board for use by MACSC and other church and or civic groups.

How can you give back? MACSC functions with the help of volunteers. There are many opportunities where community members can give back by volunteering their time. Please consider volunteering at any of our upcoming events. If you are interested, please click on the below link to sign up.

MACSC Volunteer Project List (View all Volunteer Projects HERE)

• Food Pantry Distribution or Deliveries (Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• Thanksgiving Distribution (Nov 18th from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

I am unable to donate my Time but I would like to make a contribution to MACSC Programs!

Over the course of this year, MACSC has been able to combat food insecurity and combat hunger by helping over 600 families in our community.  Help us continue our mission to fight hunger in our community.  Consider donating food or personal items to help those in need.

Food Program Wish List (additional items hard for us to get)

I am unable to donate food but would like to contribute to help MACSC combat food insecurity!

How can you support programs at MACSC? We look to local community businesses to help us in providing goods and or services to aid many of Our Programs and Activities.  Our programs are successful because of your support!  Consider donating any of the items on our Program Wish List.

How it works:  Click on any of the Program links below that you are interested in supporting.  This will direct you to all items that this program is in need of.  You can purchase the item and drop off or ship to Tammie Alikonis at MACSC | 6 South Main St, Mechanicville NY 12118

• Seniors Living Well Program Wish List
• Family Resource Wish List
• SACC Program Wish List
• Youth Development Program Wish List
• Food Pantry Wish List
• Raffle Items – Tammy & Jessie Memorial Golf Tournament

I am unable to donate Goods but I would like to help with the MACSC Program Wish List!

How else can you support MACSC?  You might consider making a donation to our Friends Helping Friends fundraising event.  This is a great opportunity for The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, Inc., to raise donations.  Donate $5.00 to support MACSC, and in return, you get a 25% Off Boscov’s Shopping Pass.  

Boscov’s Department Store will host the 21st Anniversary of Friends Helping Friends campaign in October of 2023.  The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center will be participating in this year’s event filled with fundraising to benefit area non-profit organizations. Everyone who donates $5.00 to MACSC will receive 25% off Shopping Pass for purchases made In-Store ONLY.  You will also be eligible to win a $100 Boscov’s Gift Card!

2023 Details

• Donate $5.00 to MACSC and receive 25% Off Boscov’s In-Store Only Shopping Pass
  • Shopping Pass: 25% off discount In Store Only Shopping Pass valid during October 18, 2023  
• Event Date: October 18, 2023 | Store Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Register to Win: You can also try your luck to receive a $100 Boscov’s Gift Card! Just fill out the bottom portion of your Shopping Pass, tear it off and drop it in the Ballot Box.

For information on how to make a donation to MACSC Friends Helping Friends fundraising event and recieve a 25% off Shopping Pass, contact Tammie Alikonis at (518) 664-8322 ext 1014.

Together, We Build a Stronger Community! #ittakesacommunity

We’re inviting our community to make an impact that resonates year-round. Every contribution, no matter the size, empowers local families, strengthens our community, and brings hope where it’s needed most.

Join us this #GivingTuesday in creating a brighter future for families in our community. Your support amplifies our mission of family support, empowerment, recreation, and education.  Together, we can make a tangible difference. You can be part of this mission.

Thank you for being the heart of this community and helping us build a brighter future for all. Let’s make this #GivingTuesday the best yet!

Every Dollar, Every Neighbor, Every Day, Your gift creates real change:

• $6.00 provides free summer lunches for 5 children, fueling their growth and play.
• $15.00 answers 3 life-saving Domestic Violence Hotline calls, offering safety and support.
• $23.00 delivers over 150 pounds of fresh produce and baked goods to neighbors in need.
• $34.00 funds a month of family support specialist visits for new parents, helping them thrive.

Our goal can’t happen without your generosity and support. It’s quick and easy to make a contribution using our secure Donation Portal.  Click the button below to make your impact:

Thank You for being part of our community and giving so generously!
#ItTakesACommunity To Build A Stronger Community

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Choosing and Supporting The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, Inc as your favorite Cause or Charity is easy…

• Choose MACSC as your charity to support from over 118,000+ non-profits and schools.

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• Spread the word! The more friends that you get involved, the more you’ll be able to raise for MACSC cause.

• Watch Your Impact…..Imagine a world in which every shopper was a Goodshopper (call us idealistic, but we do believe that it can be possible).  In the U.S. alone, Americans spend $300 billion in e-commerce per year. If even 3% of that revenue was funneled into the nonprofit sector, it would mean a bonus of $90,000,000 every single year – important money needed for these great organizations to be able to continue doing the work we all need them to do. Goodshop started as a crazy idea between two siblings and has grown into a global movement. We’re excited to see how quickly it has picked up speed, and how many people are joyfully hopping on board, in order to help make the world a better place with each purchase. What are you waiting for? Pick MACSC as your non-profit to support, find some great deals, and join us! We couldn’t be more excited.