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SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. â When the clock struck midnight and 2020 began last January, the New Year kicked off with people making goals and having high hopes for the year ahead.
However, that all changed on March 7, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the first two positive Novel Coronavirus cases in Saratoga County. From that day on, cases throughout the state and the Capital Region continued to rise.
With the spike in cases, the governor decided to put the state on âpauseâ, which meant many businesses and restaurants had to close to the public.
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Restaurants had to pivot and change their game plan to allow for take-out only, while other businesses struggled too much to reopen.
With COVID-19 precautions in place, a digital awards reception celebrated the grant recipients.
Since 2012, Lend-A-Hand Grants have been awarded annually using community funds from ATCCFâs annual Autumn of Giving Match Campaign. Because of the economic stresses, COVID-19 has placed on businesses and individuals, the Adirondack Trust Company fully funded this yearâs grant efforts, donating $77,000 in lieu of the typical Match Campaign.
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âIn a year full of challenges and difficult decisions, the Community Fund is grateful that Adirondack Trust quickly stepped up to fund the 2020 Lend-A-Hand Grants,â ATCCF Advisory Committee Chair Brian Straughter said.
âWe are so grateful for our community partnerships like this one, Straughter added.