Donor Gives $1M to Local Cafe!

In the spirit of the holiday season, one of Upstate New York’s most beloved music landmarks just received a generous gift, a reminder of how essential coffeehouses have always been to American culture.

According to the Times Union , Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs has received a $1 million donation from an anonymous benefactor, the venue's most significant single gift to date.

The Caffe says the donation will help ensure long-term stability and uninterrupted service to the community, as many arts organizations face uncertainty due to cuts in federal arts funding.

Donor Was Inspired

The anonymous donor said they were inspired by the work Caffè Lena’s staff and board have done under Executive Director Sarah Craig, expanding outreach and improving the per

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