Travon T. Jackson

05/01/2023

Hello friends!

It was a pleasure to announce our $1.5 million federal partnership with Paul D. Tonko on the South End Economic Development Center expansion of the The South End Grocery African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region, Inc. and BlueLight Development Group. Thank you Congressman for recognizing the needs of our historic South End Neighborhood. Onward we go!
Be on the lookout for more project details in the immediate future.

With gratitude,
Travon

04/25/2023

I send condolences and appreciation to the preeminent example of Black masculinity in my lifetime - Mr. Harry G. Belafonte. A true genius of surviving and thriving while Black.

Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. He was a dedicated activist and award-winning actor...

01/29/2023

It was an honor being recognized as Siena College Saint of the Month with my wife and son! The Capital District YMCA and Dave Brown have known me since high school, when we partnered to elevate the Black and Latino Achiever's Program in Troy. Fast-forward so many years and we have reconnected as professionals making a true difference in the quality of life throughout the Capital Region. Look forward to more collaboration with the CDYMCA and BlueLight Development Group coming soon in 2023! Thank you CDYMCA!

Tonight at the men's basketball game, we honored Travon Jackson of for his work bringing affordable and healthy groceries to the south end of Albany. Travon, thank you for all that you do!

12/28/2022

ALBANY, N.Y. (News10) — Albany’s first not-for-profit-run grocery store is now open. The much-anticipated South End Grocery offers healthy food options that have previously been out of reach for re…

12/27/2022

12/27/2022

12/27/2022

Residents in Albany's South End neighborhood are getting a grocery store. Doors open Tuesday morning.

12/25/2022

South End Grocery, a farm-to-store community grocery store aimed at combatting the food...