Lifeworks -- formerly the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council -- is one of about 1,000 community action agencies (CAAs) around the country under a program established by the federal government in 1965.
Most of its funding is from the US government, and last year, Krystle said, under the previous federal administration, it experienced a cut of about one-third for its largest program, Head Start. "We're fund-raising for everything now," she said. "We've scaled back our budget to bare bones."
Other programs operated by LifeWorks include WIC, weatherization assistance, and the largest food pantry in Saratoga County (which is run by LifeWorks in Ballston Spa). Need is up, she said, and she is concerned about potential further cuts from the current federal administration.
An Immigration Services program is funded by the state.
LifeWorks does accept donations (including through a May 4 brunch fund-raiser) and relies heavily on volunteers. More information is available on its website.
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