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Sycamore Collaborative is financially supported by a broad range of congregations (member and non-member), religious organizations, individuals, government grants, United Way, matching funds (GE and others), foundations, and fundraising efforts.
General operating support is very helpful in providing the necessary infrastructure to live into our mission. Support is also welcome for specific initiatives found in our dropdown in the donate form.
You can also mail a check or money order to:
Schenectady Community Ministries
PO Box 1049
Schenectady, NY 12301
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If you are of the time in life when you need to make required minimum draws from an IRA, you can donate to Sycamore Collaborative through your IRA to count toward your required minimum distribution for the year and you avoid paying income tax on the distributions.
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If you give to Sycamore Collaborative then you can have your donations matched by the GE Foundation. To get this, donors must initiate the match and contact the Foundation 800-305-0669 or www.ge.com/foundation/employee_programs) in order for us to receive those funds. The GE match applies to gifts of $25 and over.
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You can donate to us through your employer! State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) and the Capital Region’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) provide a system that encourages donations through payroll deductions.
United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR) is the campaign manager and fiduciary. To set up the payroll deduction option, select Sycamore Collaborative through your employer, with the designated numbers:
New York State Employees: SEFA #50-00396
US Government Employees: CFC #41449