Contacts: 

Greg Connors, President, SEDC: (518) 587-0945 ext. 101 gconnors@saratogaedc.com 

Stevie Fellows, Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, Wellspring: 518-583-0280, philanthropy@wellspringcares.org

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY  - When the Saratoga Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) selected Wellspring, a nonprofit that serves survivors of relationship and sexual abuse as the recipient of a portion of proceeds from its annual golf outing, it not only raised money for Wellspring’s programs, it raised awareness of the nonprofit’s vital, free services. 

“The worst thing for us is when we hear ‘I wish I knew about you sooner,’” said Stevie Fellows, Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement for Wellspring. “We are really grateful for this opportunity, because what Wellspring does is often private and not something people talk about.”

SEDC’s donation to Wellspring follows a donation this summer to CAPTAIN-CHS, a nonprofit that has been a safeguard against hunger, homelessness and economic crises in Saratoga County since 1977. Another nonprofit recipient will be chosen to receive a donation from SEDC’s holiday event.

“We are proud to support Wellspring’s effort to create a community that will not look the other way when it comes to relationship violence,” said Greg Connors, President and CEO of SEDC. “Wellspring not only cares for survivors, but works to prevent violence.”

Wellspring provides a 24-hour hotline, an emergency shelter, a housing program, prevention education and helps clients with legal services, orders of protection, financial management and responds to sexual assaults at Saratoga Hospital. Wellspring’s services are confidential and free whether the person is unhoused or a millionaire.

“We answer more than 2,000 hotline calls a year,” said Maggie Fronk, CEO of Wellspring. “Calls from our very own community. Abuse happens behind closed doors and is more prevalent than most people realize. Everyone knows someone who has experienced abuse. We appreciate SEDC for highlighting the critical issue of domestic violence and fostering a community committed to change.”

Members of Wellspring’s team joined SEDC and nearly 100 members of the business community at the Annual SEDC Golf Outing FUNdraiser at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club Sept. 16. The next SEDC fundraising event is the Annual Holiday/Trivia Party on Dec. 12, at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs.  Check the SEDC website regularly for updates. 

Photo: SEDC_Wellspring L-R: Victoria Niles, Member/Stakeholder Services Coordinator; Greg Connors, President & CEO, SEDC; John Munter, Chairman, SEDC; Maggie Fronk, CEO, Wellspring; Stevie Fellows, Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, Wellspring; Patricia Beattie, Operations Manager, SEDC; Deann Devitt Assistant, Vice President, Adirondack Trust Co., Member, Board of Directors, Wellspring. 

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Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is a private sector, non-profit consulting firm established in 1978. With more than 45 years of economic development success, we are the primary resource and first-point of contact for any business or individual considering an investment in Saratoga County, New York. SEDC works collaboratively with state, regional and local government on economic development programs currently available for targeted sectors that will encourage investment in our existing industries, attraction of new business, the creation of new and permanent full-time jobs and the opportunity of complementary business development operations. SEDC will coordinate available incentives and provide direction for your specific project. We bring a degree of experience and confidentiality that sets us apart from other economic development organizations. Saratoga County New York is OPEN for BUSINESS and SEDC is ready to help!