Atlas is giving back

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

The mission of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

The Foundation sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. They also offer a wide range of educational programs for patients and healthcare professionals, while providing supportive services to help people cope with these chronic intestinal diseases. These programs are supported solely through our donors, grants, fundraising efforts, and sponsors.

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

The Regional Food Bank has been helping to feed the poor and hungry in our communities since 1982. It is the only organization of its kind in northeastern New York. The Food Bank collects large donations of food from the food industry and distributes it to charitable agencies serving hungry and disadvantaged people in 23 counties. From Plattsburgh to Newburgh, in urban, rural, and suburban communities, the Food Bank provides over 40 million pounds of food a year to 1,000 agencies.

Making Strides Albany – American Cancer Society

It is time to be bolder, braver, and stronger than ever before. The American Cancer Society envisions a future where our daughters – our children – will no longer live with the threat of breast cancer. Unfortunately, their future is at risk. By supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany, participants help ensure the American Cancer Society can continue fighting to prevent, treat, and survive this disease. Together, the community can help fund the future of breast cancer research and programs for loved ones today – and for the next generation.

City Mission of Schenectady

City Mission of Schenectady, founded in 1906, seeks to comprehensively meet the needs of the poor in a manner that dignifies and strengthens the individual, the family, and the community. The purpose of City Mission of Schenectady is to establish and maintain programs and ministries that address the physical, social and spiritual needs of the poor as well as those who are under-resourced.

Maria College – Food Pantry

Maria is a Catholic college sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the Mercy charism. It provides career-relevant, opportunity education in the context of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to all who can benefit from it. Maria Market, the College’s food pantry. is available to members of the campus community affected by financial hardship or food insecurity. No appointment is necessary, and the use of the service is anonymous and confidential. In addition to food items, Maria Market is also stocked with personal care items and baby supplies. The pantry is located on the basement level of the Main Building.