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KIPP Tech Valley Middle School Scholars Greeted by Community Members to Kick Off School Year



Albany, NY – On the first two days of the 2024-2025 school year, KIPP Tech Valley Middle School (KTVMS) leaders organized events for students to be greeted by over 140 men and women from throughout the Capital Region community. This included elected officials, board members, families, members of the faith community, Divine Nine Sororities and Fraternities among other community members.The initiative, held at KIPP Tech Valley Middle School on August 26 and 27, aimed to encourage students as they were welcomed back to school and build relationships with community stakeholders.

KTVMS Principal Dr. Darryl White is passionate about efforts that prioritize family and community engagement and support scholars in the classroom and beyond. At KTVMS, he has spearheaded initiatives geared towards father figures in students’ lives and working together as a village to support KIPP scholars and families.

City of Rensselaer Receives $250,000.00 for Technical Assistance to Grow Pro-Housing Communities   (Rensselaer, NY – February 27, 2026) In 2024 the City of Rensselaer was recognized by New York State as a Pro-Housing Community.  Simultaneously, the New York State funded “Rensselaer Rising” Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Study was evaluating…
Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation 'What If' grant opportunity. This mini-grant of up to $5,000 is for individuals and grassroots organizations, who reside in the Rensselaer County and have a proposal for a program or project to improve their community.  This opportunity is for any individual who resides in the County. Please note that grant…
Coxsackie, NY – [February 2026] – National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC) is proud to announce its recent $5,000 donation to the Greene County Women’s Health League. The funds were made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), which enables member banks like NBC to support local organizations that provide critical assistance and…
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