Civic & Social Organizations, and Churches

This page will not list partisan political groups, political campaigns or exclusionary entities such as "hate groups."  Decisions on inclusion in this listing are the final and unappealable responsibility of the Supervisor and Town Board.  (Please do not request listings for state or national organizations unless there is a local chapter or branch.)

To have your local or regional civic organization, church, club or other group listed here, please email the information below to the Supervisor, Dennis Dowds.

Friends of the Castleton Public Library

Friends of the Castleton Public Library is an organization whose members focus on the library, its needs and those of the community it serves. We support our library by volunteering, fundraising, purchasing books and media, as well as financially supporting some of the programming.

Women's Employment & Resource Center

WERC is a not-for-profit organization that advances women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence. The Center helps our students find or improve their employment and successfully support their families. Free computer training for women at Workforce Development Institute, Albany and Troy.

Cooperative Christian Ministries of Schodack / The Anchor

CCMS/Anchor is a joint ministry of Schodack churches committed to addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the community. Hours: Mon 5:00 - 8:00pm, Tues & Thurs 9:00am - 3:00pm, and the 1st and 3rd Sat each month 10:00am - 2:00pm. Many ways to help: (Mail checks to: CCMS, PO Box 92, Castleton, NY 12033) donate clothing, food, etc., or your time at 35 Boltwood Ave, Castleton (*Access via 90 N. Main Street).

Cub Scout Pack 253

Pack 253, "Fun with a purpose" for boys entering grades 1-5 has been growing young men since 1945. We are sponsored by Castleton Kiwanis, as is Troop 53, a member of the Boy Scouts of America since 1924.

Boy Scout Troop 53

The contact for BSA Troop 53 is Rich Noll. Troop 53 has served the boys of the Castleton-Schodack community for over 80 years in the Scouting program.

Schodack Area Land Trust

The preservation of open space within the Town of Schodack.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Trinity Lutheran Church

Emmanuel Reformed Church

The Emmanuel Reformed Church, located at 1150 Maple Hill Road, Castleton, NY, is a congregation of the Reformed Church in America, the oldest Protestant denomination with a continuing ministry in the United States. Worship: 9:30 am each Sunday; Christian Education: 9:30 am.

East Greenbush Education Foundation

Columbia High School & E. Greenbush education.

Schodack-Castleton Community Partnership

SCCP is a community partnership working together to build a safe, respectful and substance free environment that utilizes local resources to encourage tolerance and healthy character. The Coalition meets the second Monday of every month (except July), from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, in the Maple Hill High School library. All members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend.

TRIP/RCHR NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center

The HomeOwnership Center is a not-for-profit HUD approved housing counseling agency. (Fees may apply) We provide homebuyer education, first time homebuyer grants, group workshops, rehab grants (when funded) and foreclosure prevention counseling to all of Rensselaer County. Our mission is to enable individuals and families to live in desirable, sustainable neighborhoods.