South End Children's Cafe

08/27/2026

Back to School Season is here!

News Channel 10 (WTEN) is helping local students get ready for the school year with FREE backpack giveaways throughout the Capital Region! ✏️📚

Giveaways begin at 6 a.m. each day and continue while supplies last. Check out the schedule to find a location near you!

08/26/2026

📲SUNY students can join the Empire State Service Corps (ESSC) and take advantage of paid public service work opportunities across six different cohorts.

These opportunities translate into real-world experience and skill-building that can help prepare students for life after graduation.

To learn more and apply, visit: bit.ly/esscfahy

08/16/2026

The 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway is happening on Monday, August 17, from 5-7 PM at Black Lives Matter Park!

We’re proud to partner with Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero and our community partners to help local families start the school year off right.

08/15/2026

Please consider helping us with our waiting list at the South End Children's Cafe!

Did you know that we have almost 70 children on our wait list?

Please consider a donation to our program as we work to reach our dream of never having a wait list.

You may donate using the QR code, visit our website at www.southendchildrenscafe.org, or mail your donation to us at PO Box 10581, Albany, NY 12201.

If you would like a tour, we would love to show you how a gift to the South End Children’s Cafe makes a difference.

Thank you to everyone for all your incredible support and love for children, families and community.

Contact Tracie at (518) 275-8890 with any questions. Thank you❤️

08/14/2026

08/05/2026

08/03/2026

Stop by the South End Children’s Cafe, 33 Rensselaer Street, Albany 12202, every Monday from 11am-2pm throughout the month of August for Free HIV testing and information with Albany Medical Center Department of Medicine.

For more information, contact Tonya our Community Engagement Coordinator at (518) 491-7383.

08/02/2026

Happy National Friendship Day!