2026 Schenectady Community champions

A Celebration of Community Leadership and Fostering Dignity with Our Neighbors

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Thursday, March 26 5 to 8 pm

Armory Studios NY
125 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305

#SCC2026

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Or by mailing a check to PO Box 1049, Schenectady, NY, 12301

Schenectady Community Champions is an evening that brings our community together to recognize leadership rooted in compassion, collaboration, and care. It is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the individuals and partnerships that help our neighbors thrive.

Guided by our 2026 theme, Fostering Dignity, the evening highlights what it means to serve and lead with respect, choice, and humanity. Through shared stories and conversation, we explore how dignity shapes meaningful community impact.

The program will honor Rev. Dr. Amaury Tañón-Santos as our 2026 Community Champion and feature a panel discussion with Jennifer Lawrence and Ryan Macherone, whose work reflects the power of collaboration grounded in dignity.

Together, we will celebrate the collective impact made possible by community support and reaffirm our shared commitment to ensuring every neighbor is seen, valued, and supported.

For any questions, please contact chinira@sycamorecollab.org or call 518-374-2683 x107.

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Sponsorship & Committee Opportunities

The Community Neighbor Sponsors

The Steward Sponsors

  • Cerity Partners

  • Betsy Henry & Andy Shapiro

  • Junior & Ann Hitlall

  • Schenectady County Legislator Michelle Ostrelich & Dr. Howard Schlossberg

  • Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish

Sponsorship Levels & Perks

Thank you to our 2026 Honorary Committee

  • Rev. Jane Baker

  • Rev. Dr. Viki Brooks

  • Rabbi Matt Cutler

  • Sharon Cutler

  • James Dillon

  • Alden (Joe) Doolittle

  • Gay Doolittle

  • Jeannette Elias

  • Rev. Kathy Gorman-Coombs

  • Mark Holmes

  • John Lawton

  • Rev. Bob Long

  • Monica Mackey

  • Melanie Puorto Conte

  • Jo-Anne Rafalik

  • Florence Reed

  • John Reschovsky

  • Sandra Reschovsky

  • Rev. Dr. Amaury Tañón-Santos

  • Barbara Vivier

  • Don Wheeler