Press Releases

CEO and Capital District Wedding Association "The Fairest of Them All" Bridal Show

APRIL 29, 2008 —TROY, NY - Franklin Plaza, Capital District Wedding Association and the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) teamed up to present a special bridal show on Sunday, April 27.  "The Fairest of Them All" - which had more than 75 participating vendors - raised funds to benefit the Commission on Economic Opportunity's (CEO's) alternative education programs for at-risk youth.  

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Renns. Cty's Unified Family Services & Industrial Development Agency Provide Coats for More then 100 Children in CEO's Head Start Program

Many Warm Coats, Many Warm Hearts


 NOVEMBER 30, 2007 –TROY, NY – The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) is once again providing a coat for all of the children in their Head Start and Early Head Start programs. As in the past, they are thrilled to have Rensselaer County’s Unified Family Services and the Industrial Development Agency helping to sponsor the coat drive.

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A TIME FOR THANKS

The Commission on Economic Opportunity to Distribute One Hundred Food Baskets and Coats to Families in Need.

November 15, 2007 -- Troy, N.Y.  The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) is once again sponsoring food baskets for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The program, coordinated through CEO's food pantry, will provide baskets to 100 families in need in Rensselaer County.  Distribution of the baskets, all of which were reserved in advance, will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19th through 21st at the food pantry located in the Joseph L Bruno Family Resource Center. 

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CEO'S HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM HELPS ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS STAY IN HOMES

Rensselaer County Executive Jimino Visits Eagle Bridge Home

November 15, 2007--Troy, N.Y. On Thursday, November 15, Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino visited the home of an elderly Eagle Bridge resident who was able to remain in her home thanks to improvements made under the Commission on Economic Opportunity’s (CEO’s) County Wide Rural Housing Rehabilitation Program.

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A TIME FOR TASTING AND A SEASON FOR HELPING AUCTION

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October 25, 2007 —  The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) held its
"A Season for Helping, A Time for Tasting"  fundraiser, October 25 at The Atrium in downtown Troy.  Rensselear County Legislature Chairman, Neil Kelleher (l.) served as auctioneer at the event, assisted by CEO's Executive Director Karen Gordon. The event, which also included segment featuring 15 local restaurants, raised more than $36,000 for at-risk youth. 

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CEO RECOGNIZES NATIONAL WEATHERIZATION DAY

Significant Energy Savings to Those in Need

October 30, 2007   —  Troy N.Y. In 2006, more than 13 million households-in-poverty nationwide spent an average of 25 percent of their annual income on energy bills just to maintain modest usage. New Yorkers carried the highest energy burden, with households at-or-below federal poverty guidelines spending an average of 26 percent of their annual income on energy costs. 

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NATIONAL GRID TO SPONSOR CEO'S BENEFIT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH.

karen gordon recieves check from NatGrid

September 25, 2007 – Karen Gordon (left), Executive Director of the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO), accepts a check from National Grid Vice President/Business Services Bill Flaherty to kick off the fundraising for CEO's October 25 benefit for at-risk youth throughout Rensselaer County and the greater Capital District region. National Grid is the major sponsor of  "A Season for Helping" Auction and "A Time for Tasting" menu sampling from many of Troy's top restaurants. The event will be held at the Troy Atrium.


CEO YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM RECEIVES $10,000 DONATION FROM COOL INSURING AGENCY

June 12, 2007 – Lansingburgh, N.Y.– Cool Insuring Agency, Inc., today presented the Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (CEO) with a $10,000 donation to support the organization’s YouthBuild Program. The CEO is one of 15 nonprofit organizations to receive a donation as part of Cool’s 150th Anniversary Celebration.

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CEO HONORS THIRTEEN GRADUATES OF ITS YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM

May 15, 2007 – The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (CEO) has honored thirteen young men and women who recently completed the eight-month YouthBuild program.

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CEO HOSTS ANNUAL COMMUNITY ACTION DAY AND SPRING FLING

May 11, 2007 – The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (CEO) recently celebrated its annual Community Action Day.  The day featured a special ceremony honoring key community partners and customers, a number of whom shared heartfelt stories portraying their strength, courage and resiliency.

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