The capital region AFSP (American foundation for Suicide prevention) hosts events highlighting resources, and spreading awareness. In addition to fundraising for the important cause. I happily participated in the annual Hike for hope in 2024 and 2025. As well as the 2025 hike Away the Dark. The more awareness we spread the more we can hopefully reach those alone in crisis. https://afsp.org/chapter/capital-region-new-york 

Victoria acres equine facility is a therapeutic equine facility in the capital region. Its efforts are to educate, empower and encourage through equine therapy. You can volunteer, donate, or attend one of their fantastic fundraising events. I have volunteered and taken lessons at their facility. There are wonderful people involved and such positive intentions. I hope you’ll consider supporting their efforts as well. https://www.victoriaacresequinefacility.org/

I attended Wildwood and Albany Barn’s Collaborative Art Showcase 2024 and bore witness to some of the literal beauty that comes from the work at Wildwood. Wildwood’s mission statement is: “Wildwood strengthens the well-being of people with disabilities and their families.” I participated in the Walk for Wildwood 2025 fundraiser: where I got to see a representation of the wonderful community,  and the care that goes into it.  https://www.wildwoodprograms.org/about/ 

The first annual ADHD awareness walk at Crossgates mall, offered me an opportunity to speak about my first hand experience with ADHD. Thanks to noteworthy resources for shedding more light on on the ADHD experience, and ways to support those with ADHD. https://www.nwralbany.org/

As a 2025-2026 current member of SUNY’s Empire Service Corp- I get to uphold the values of: being prepared, present, thoughtful, creative, hold a safe space and assume the best, as I serve my community. https://www.suny.edu/student-experience/essc/ 

I’ve volunteered my time at Schenectady county public library yearly since 2022. Libraries are very important community spaces. I encourage you to see how you can get involved with your local library! 

Art and community play powerful and important roles in our lives. I’ve attended the annual Albany barn fusion gala in 2024 and 2025, as well as donated my work to the 2025 Fusion silent auction. I’ve attended Downtown Schenectady’s Art Night twice, and Albany Center gallery summer art festival 2025. 

https://albanybarn.org/ 

https://www.themetroland.com/artnight 

https://albanycentergallery.org/