March 6th, 2020 | Posted by Amanda
The Double H Ranch exists in that place between, “What if we…” and “That could never work.” They make the impossible possible for children living with a life-threatening illness and their families. Co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, Double H provides summer camp with a ropes course and swimming, an adaptive ski program […]
November 21st, 2019 | Posted by Amanda
L.E.A.P., formerly known as the Washington County Economic Opportunity Council, has been a vital safety net in Washington County for those living both below and slightly above the poverty line for more than fifty years. They help the elderly, the unemployed, pre-k and school-age kids, as well as families expecting a baby. L.E.A.P. aggressively pursues […]
February 8th, 2019 | Posted by Mannix
Paul Newman’s legacy lives on at camp. The parent company of Double H Ranch, SerioüsFun, along with their sister organization: Newman’s Own Foundation, operate camps around the world—offering unforgettable experiences to seriously ill children and their families. SerioüsFun brings the message of philanthropy to the international stage. At places like Barretstown in Ireland or the […]
December 11th, 2018 | Posted by Mannix
Capital Roots came to us as Capital District Community Gardens. The name they loved had become the thing that weighed them down. Changing the name was providing for a future they could grow into and use to serve the community.