Erie County > Alden
Population: 2,604 (village)
One tradition says the community was named after a town in England; another says it was named for a local family.
School districts: Alden Central School District
Emergency services: Alden Fire Department
Fraternal organizations: American Legion, VFW
Not-for-profit cemeteries: Alden Evergreen Cemetery, Union Cemetery
Change agents:
Grants to local organizations have supported library construction, expansion of the Cayuga Creek Water District, efforts to reduce substance abuse by youth, and other causes.
Recent grants:
Alden Substance Abuse Coalition
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Washington, DC - $125,000 (2024)
Alden-Marilla Food Pantry
Round Room Gives - Fishers, IN - $7,500 (2024)
Alternative Care Services of WNY
East Hill Foundation - North Tonawanda, NY - $13,147 (2024)
Focus for our Community Unity & Support
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Washington, DC - $125,000 (2024)
St. John the Baptist School
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation - Rolling Meadows, IL - $1,000 (2024)
Town of Alden
Community Development Block Grant - Albany, NY - $796,440 (2025)
Town of Alden
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - Albany, NY - $388,532 (2025)
Village of Alden
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - Albany, NY - $386,324 (2025)
Village of Alden
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Washington, DC - $68,190 (2024)
Largest nonprofits in Alden (by assets) include:
Millgrove Volunteer Fire Department
Allied Sportsmen of WNY
Alden Chamber of Commerce
Alden Rod & Gun Club
Alternative Care Services of WNY
Focus for Our Community Unity & Support
Alden Historical Society
Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue
Alden Junior Football Association
Alden Substance Abuse Coalition
Alden Youth Baseball