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fall semester 2020. Photo by Emily Cleveland '24

Despite the challenges of 2020, the Skidmore Cares program is ensuring thousands of critical items are being donated and delivered to local and families through 10 community agencies. This year, faculty, staff and students donated: 3,400 school supplies and personal care items, including 2,130 face masks 3,000 food items... Kari Cushing, executive director of Franklin Community Center, stressed that there is real need in the Saratoga Springs area. COVID-19 has caused a big influx in the number of people who are relying on our services. As of September, we have had 444 new families visit our food pantry. To help ensure the health and safety of all involved, the annual campus-wide event was modified this year, encouraging individuals to drop off donations at outdoor locations on campus in early November. Skidmore employees organized and delivered the contributions to 10 local community service agencies: Shelters of Saratoga, Franklin Community Center, Mary's Haven, Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council, Wellspring, Corinth Central School District, Saratoga Springs City School District PATHS, the Latino Advocacy Program, the Salvation Army and Saratoga Center for the Family. Founded in 2006, Skidmore Cares has now raised more than $122,000 for community causes and distributed nearly 60,000 food, personal care and school supplies items.

Considering applying to Skidmore? If so, prospective students and families are invited to check out this upcoming virtual dialogue on COVID-19 and its impact on our economy. See first-hand how our professors are engaging with trending issues. Details: Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time... https://skidmo.re/3mxOHhF

Ready to shop on #smallbusinesssaturday? Or support small businesses any day this holiday season? Check out this list of alumni and parent small businesses! #skid4life