Welcome to FCMI located at the Chapman Center for ALL
Booking are Available
$150.00
Booking for special events are available, we also offer space for community meetings at a smaller fee or no cost.
Let's chat and discuss options.
For booking info please contact Ms. Javoni Williams at 518-915-1377 or office@fcmialbany.org
Our foundation is solid
Rooted in the West Hill Community of Albany, NY we have made it our business to always remember how we arrived as a grassroots organization with a passion for all people. We stand on the shoulders of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman Jr.
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Through the Lens of Giving: Frank Chapman Memorial Institute in Pictures
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman
OUR HISTORY: The man behind the name
OUR HISTORY: The man behind the name
OUR HISTORY: The man behind the name
Mr. Frank Chapman
dedicated his life to assisting low-income youngsters in Albany. He created apprentice programs that helped many in the community learn carpentry, landscaping and construction. Frank Chapman passed away in 1987, and Norma Chapman continued his legacy of giving. She started working with non-profit groups and government leaders to raise funds for recreation, employment training, after-school activities, mentoring, fashion shows, community gardens and more in West Hill. “Dad is my role model,” Norma Chapman said," the legacy must continue."
Purpose
OUR HISTORY: The man behind the name
OUR HISTORY: The man behind the name
In September, 1995 the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute evolved from being a after-school tutoring club to a non-profit organization that would provide the community with resources that were not available to the inner city residents.
Old African proverb
"It takes a village to raise a child"
so glad we are apart of that village that can raise and help the entire family.
Community Connections
OUR HISTORY: The man behind the name
Community Connections
Our community is full of people who want to help. We work to help the people providing services with the people who need them. Come connect with people in new ways.
To help our community
The Chapman
Technology Lab
Our in-house computer lab is a wonderful addition to the program we have set in place for homework, research, resumes and even med-visits.
Our beautiful lab was generously funded by United Way of Greater Capital Region.
Chapman Library
The brand-new Chapman Library which shelves books that represent our black and brown population built by youth ages 8-13 of the Youth Builder's Apprentice program.
This initiative was funded by the Touhey Foundation.
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340 First Street Albany, New York 12206
518.915.1377