Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Community Caregivers provides services that enable individuals of all ages to maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life within their homes and communities. Whenever possible, we offer non-medical assistance to local residents so that they can avoid hospitalization or institutionalization. We also help family members and friends cope with the challenges of long-term caregiving. We currently serve most of Albany and Rensselaer counties.
Holiday Appeal 2025
We are asking for help with our Holiday Appeal to assist us with strengthening the circle of care for our older adults in need of our services. A gift of any size directly supports programs that ensure our seniors are not overlooked or isolated especially this time of year.
Your donation makes a real difference:
- $25 provides wellness check-ins for a homebound senior.
- $50 helps offer transportation to essential appointments.
- $100 supports meaningful social activities that keep seniors connected and engaged.
- $250+ ensures ongoing, personalized support for those who need us the most.
Please take a moment to scan the QR code which will take you directly to our Holiday Appeal Zeffy platform.
What We Do
EVENTS
The Community Caregivers has traditionally hosted a number of events throughout the year. . In past years we have hosted a spring Golf Tournament and later in the year a Gala. You can stay up-to-date discover more about our events here.
Annual Community Caregivers Gala takes place on November 8, 2025 at Albany Country Club. At this time we have sponsor opportunities available. Please contact petra@communitycaregivers.org for more info
CLIENT SERVICES
VOLUNTEER WITH US
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FROM LOCAL BANKS
We are thankful for the support we recently received from both Key Bank Foundation and Broadview as well as First National Bank of Scotia for their Centennial award. Their support for our many services including food insecurities among our neighbors is greatly appreciated. Many thanks from all of us!!
Albany Med Students Day of Service
So proud to partner with Albany Med students for their Day of Service! Their energy and compassion were on full display as they delivered activity kits to dialysis centers across the area. These small acts of kindness go a long way in brightening the day for patients facing long treatment sessions. Grateful for their support-and always inspired by the power of collaboration in serving our community. Thank you!!
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsor
Exciting Opportunities for volunteers through the AmeriCorps Grant:
Community Caregivers announced that it has received a federal AmeriCorps Seniors Demonstration grant to recruit additional 78 volunteers, age 55 and older, to serve Albany and Rensselaer counties. Volunteers will select from several types of opportunities to serve their community and the number of hours they’re able to commit. This program will expand Community Caregivers’ presence in the Capital Region where it has been providing service opportunities for older Americans since 1994.
The new AmeriCorps Seniors program will bring additional service opportunities, including helping out-patient veterans at the VA Hospital, cooking in a commercial kitchen for pop-up soup kitchens, working at local food pantries and administrative office work.
“We are excited for this opportunity and appreciate the recognition at the federal level of the important work Community Caregivers does” said Community Caregivers’ Executive Director, Lee Lounsbury. “Additional volunteers will be able to provide even more services to those in need in the Capital Region through our Neighbors Helping Neighbors approach.”
With this new funding, Community Caregivers will utilize the skills and experience of seniors in the Albany and Rensselaer counties to increase clients social support, capacity for independent living, food security, and access to medical care. These AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will provide nutrition/food support, companionship, transportation, respite services, referrals, education/training, and outreach.
AmeriCorps Volunteers are eligible to receive a stipend for their services if they meet age and income eligibility requirements. Anyone interested in applying to become a trained AmeriCorps Volunteer should contact Community Caregivers at americorps@communitycaregivers.org to learn more and sign up for an orientation session.