The primary mission of hope house inc. is to respond to needs in the community by providing education, intervention, and treatment to persons whose lives have been affected by any form of chemical dependency and related issues. the board of directors and staff are dedicated to providing a variety of high-quality residential, outpatient and community-based services developmentally focused to both adult and youth populations. these services are provided irrespective of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, gender, national origin, arrest/conviction record, or ability to pay. all services strive to empower every individual and family to achieve their highest level of functioning. in addition to enhancing the quality of life of the persons it serves, the agency is committed to providing a supportive and professional work environment for its staff.

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Acap works in partnership with families and communities to empower people to achieve economic self-sufficiency and an improved quality of life.

The purpose of the agency it to provide the art and science of medical record administration and to improve the quality of the comprehensive health information services for the welfare of the public

The foundation's primary exempt purpose is to advance legal research and (continuted on schedule o) education, to improve the administration of justice, to promote professional ethics and responsibility and service to the public. to cultivate the preservation of the history and traditions of the law, the courts and the legal profession. to encourage better public understanding of our legal heritage. to aid in making legal institutions more responsive to the public interest. to sponsor studies, conferences, publications, and any and all other means of discourse, communication, and exchange of ideas appropriate to the foregoing.

The albany symphony orchestra celebrates our great musical heritage. through brilliant live performances, innovative educational programming, and engaging cultural events, the aso enriches a broad and diverse regional community. in addition, by creating, recording, and disseminating the music of our time, the aso is establishing an enduring artistic legacy that is reshaping the nation's musical future.

Upper hudson planned parenthood provides reproductive health care services, education and advocacy in the communities of albany, columbia, greene, and rensselaer counties. uhpp has served the capital region of new york state since 1934.

To restore, promote, and maintain the character and viability of downtown albany and to improve the quality of life and overall image for those who live, work and visit the capital city

Increase public awareness about problem and compulsive gambling and advocate quality support services and treatment for persons adversely affected by gambling.

Support of the academic, medical, and scientific environment for the faculty and students of the institutions named in the governing documents.

To address hunger in the capital district through member food pantries. we support our pantries by funding, purchasing, collecting and delivering food. we provide a forum for networking, coordination of services, education and training.

The organization is devoted to the improvement and enrichment of the lives of inner city youths through the use of tennis.

To operate the palace theater and utilize its full potential as a cultural and entertainment center in albany, ny.

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

To increase interest in and create greater access to the history of the seventeenth-century dutch colony of new netherland.

To promote and exhibit contemporary visual art produced by emerging and established artists living primarily in the region and to inspire interest and provide enjoyment to an increasingly diverse audience.

Address the needs of the homeless and low-income community by providing a continuum of services to encourage self-sufficiency, empowerment, and stability.

The mission of the maternity and early childhood foundation is to provide leadership, education, and resources to community-based agencies in new york state that support new and expectant parents from pregnancy through early childhood.

Stabilize the community by providing a continuum of affordable housing and support services to homeless veterans and low income individuals and families.