Author: Tanisha Commodore

2025 Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk

The Warren & Denyse Mackey Foundation is proud to serve as the Screening Sponsor for the American Cancer Society’s Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Washington Park Parade Grounds. Kickoff: 10:00 AM. Walk Start: 12:00 PM

Ready. Set. Goal!

This program offers students in grades 3–8 a unique opportunity to connect with caring adult mentors who support academic achievement, confidence-building, and life skills.

This free program meets weekly at neighborhood locations across Albany. Students enjoy one-on-one mentorship, fun enrichment activities, and the chance to build positive, lasting relationships.

Braids & Beyond Camp

The Warren & Denyse Mackey Foundation is proud to sponsor a special Girls Empowerment session from July 21–25, 2025. During this week, campers will enjoy all core camp activities in the Metropolitan Community Group Youth Summer Camp, plus have a half day session to learn how to braid hair! This is a great skill to learn for self confidence, black beauty and economic empowerment!

Roam & Learn Camp

The Warren & Denyse Mackey Foundation is proud to sponsor a special week at Metropolitan Community Group Youth Summer Camp, taking place July 21–25. Campers ages 4–13 will enjoy a week of fun-filled programming, including exciting trips to the Utica Zoo and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Weekly tuition is $125, and only 30 spots

Reboot Tech Camp

Reboot Youth Workshop, presented by The Connect Center for Youth, is a free, hands-on summer program designed for students entering grades 6–12. The workshop will be held at 49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12407, during two sessions: Week 6 (August 4–8) and Week 7 (August 18–22), from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Reboot introduces youth to the exciting world of technology through engaging lessons in computer hardware, software, and beginner-friendly coding using platforms like Scratch. Students will also explore game development by designing characters, building levels, and telling interactive stories through code. Participants will gain valuable skills in creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving—all in a fun, supportive environment. At the end of the program, each student will receive their own personal computer to take home, helping to bridge the digital divide and continue learning beyond the workshop.

Reboot Youth Workshop is a free summer tech program for students entering grades 6–12, proudly sponsored by The Mackey Foundation and hosted by The Connect Center for Youth. Held at 49 Johnston Ave in Cohoes, the workshop runs August 4–8 and August 18–22 from 12–3 PM, with limited spots each week. Students will learn beginner coding with Scratch, design games, build characters, and take home their own computer.