Since he began his tenure in the New York State Assembly, Assemblyman Bob Reilly (D-Loudonville) has donated his salary to local charities. Through the Assemblyman Robert Reilly Salary Fund, charities in Colonie, Halfmoon and Clifton Park have received over $335,000 since 2005.
"Being able to help these organizations continue to provide valuable services to our community is my top priority. During these tough economic times our friends and neighbors are depending on service organizations and charitable groups more than ever. These programs do so much for the Capital District that we could never adequately repay them. The Salary Fund allows these organizations the ability to continue to help others."
- Assemblyman Bob Reilly
The 2009 recipients:
- Albany County Opportunity, Inc. - Colonie Head Start Center
- Albany Institute of History & Art - Hudson River Panorama
- Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York - The AEC's of Caregiving
- American Red Cross of Northeastern New York - Be Red Cross Ready
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region - Improving Children's Lives Through Mentoring
- Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer - LEAP for Wellness
- CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services, Inc. - CAPTAIN Bike Works
- Domestic Violence / Rape Crisis Services - Saratoga - Housing and Employment Initiatives to Support Economic Self-Sufficiency
- Ellis Hospital Foundation - Sugar Free Gang Kids Kamp
- Families Together in Albany County
- Family and Children's Service of the Capital Region - United Way 2-1-1 of Northeastern NY
- Lake George Opera Festival Association - Opera-to-Go Education Program
- Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. - Foreclosure Prevention Project
- Peppertree Rescue, Inc. - Assisting Pets and Owners in Crisis
- Saratoga P.L.A.N. - Zim Smith Trail Corridor Linkage
- Senior Services of Albany - Meals on Wheels
- Shenendehowa Senior Citizens Center - CareLinks Community Caregivers
- Times Union Classroom Enrichment Program
The 2008 recipients:
- Albany Institute of History and Art: Hudson River Panorama - 400 years of History
- Business and Marketing Educators' Assoc. of the Capital District: 16th Annual Outstanding Business Education Student Awards Dinner
- Capital District Senior Softball, Inc.: equipment and maintenance
- Albany Symphony Orchestra: Parents as Cultural Partners
- First Avenue Peer Support Group
- Historic St. Agnes Cemetery: The Founders' Hill Project
- Parks and Trails New York: Colonie Canalway Trail Ambassadors
- Children's Museum of Science and Technology: Hudson River Watershed Outdoor Classroom
- The Legal Project: Domestic Violence Legal Connection
- Shelters of Saratoga, Inc.: Homeless Outreach Project
- Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer: News and Views for Cancer Survivorship
- CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services: Volunteer Program
- Cohoes Community Center, Inc.: Child Development Project
- Saratoga Bridges: Snoezelen Room
- STRIDE, Inc.: Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp
The 2007 recipients:
- Albany Cemetery Association, Inc.; Historical Bridge Restoration
- Alzheimer's Association; Safety Services Program
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Cohoes Community Center, Inc.; Project Face Lift
- Colonie Senior Services Center; Home Maintenance Program
- Food Pantries of the Capital District; The Food Warehouse
- Legal Aid Society; Java 4 Justice-Consumer Law Project
- Literacy Volunteers - Mohawk/Hudson, Inc.; Tutor Recruitment Project
- Scotia-Glenville Children's Traveling Museum; Projectors for Museum Programs
- Shenendehowa Senior Citizens, Inc.; Learning to Live with Diabetes
- Society of the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet; Replacement of Kitchen Equipment
- Stride, Inc.; Modified Bikes and Bicycle Camps
- The Legal Project; Domestic Violence Legal Connection
The 2006 recipients:
- CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services, Inc.; Family Development Program
- CARES, Inc.; Albany County 10 yr. plan to end homelessness
- The Catie Hoch Foundation; Pediatric Cancer Patient Assistance Fund
- Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Services - Saratoga
- The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company, Inc.; Arts in Education
- The Fast Break Fund; Sports clinics and leagues for children with special needs
- Food Pantries for the Capital District; The Food Warehouse
- Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region; Strong, Smart & Bold of Colonie
- The Legal Project; Domestic Violence Legal Connection
- Literacy Volunteers of America - Mohawk/Hudson, Inc.; tutor recruitment project
- Mechanicville Area Community Service Center Inc.; outreach and community calendar coordination at MACSC
- Parsons Child and Family Center; therapeutic/vocational supplies
- Purrfect Companions; feral colony management pilot program
- Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York; energy & transportation project
- The Samaritans Suicide Prevention Center
- NYSARC, Saratoga County Association for Retarded Citizens; Saratoga bridges hand railings
- Saratoga P.L.A.N.; Karner Blue Butterfly Habitat Improvement and Education Project
The 2005 recipients:
- Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern New York Chapter; Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Program
- Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer; Prevention First: Tips for TOPS and Teens
- Capital Region Center for Arts in Education; For a cultural project at Roessleville School
- CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services, Inc.; Family Development Program
- Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc.; Bright Horizons Social Centers - Awning Installation
- Down Syndrome Resource Center, Inc.; I Can Ride! Bicycle Project
- Escot, Inc.; Colonie Senior Services Centers - Risk Management Study
- The Fast Break Fund; Basketball Summer Camp
- Gilda's Club Capital Region New York, Inc.; Survivor/Thriver support group
- Mechanicville Area Community Service Center Inc.; General Operating Support
- NYSARC, Saratoga County Association for Retarded Citizens; Saratoga Bridges Public Awareness Name and Branding Change
- Peppertree Rescue, Inc.; Serve a Senior by Saving a Senior
- Shaker Heritage Society; Communications Technology Project
- Shenendehowa Senior Citizens, Inc.; Care Links