Every February, Valentine’s Day encourages you to celebrate your loved ones or pursue that special someone who’s been catching your eye. But what about putting some love towards people you don’t know or may never meet? This February, everyone here at Albany.com is challenging you to use your heart to help make our community a better place!
The Albany area is full of charities and non-profits that could use your help! Here are just a few charitable events that you can attend, donate to, or participate in during the month of February:
Give Your Heart To A Homeless Family
When: Thursday, February 12, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Glennpeter Jewelers, 1544 Central Ave, Albany
To Benefit: Family Promise of the Capital Region (FPCR)
When: Sunday, February 15, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Playdium Bowling Center, 363 Ontario St, Albany
To Benefit: Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)
When: Sunday, February 22, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany
To Benefit: Orphans in the Philippines
Comedy For A Cause Featuring Flip Orley
When: Thursday, February 26, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Comedy Works Albany, 500 Northern Blvd, Albany
To Benefit: Albany and Schenectady JCCs
Heartburn For Haiti Chili Cook-Off
When: Saturday, February 28, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 146 1st Street, Troy
To Benefit: Church of the Holy Spirit School in Lascahobas, Haiti
Check out our full list of charitable events to find the ones that best suit your interests. Fill this February with love by using your heart to benefit others!