Central New York Community Foundation

Did you know? The "Voices Rising: Syracuse's Fight Against Lead Poisoning" documentary produced by Black Cub Productions, is now available on YouTube!

This powerful documentary explores the community-driven efforts to combat lead poisoning in Syracuse, highlighting the collaborative work through participatory budgeting. Witness the stories of those impacted and the innovative solutions developed to address this public health crisis.

Voices Rising: Syracuse's Fight Against Lead Poisoning This powerful documentary explores the community-driven efforts to combat lead poisoning in Syracuse, highlighting the collaborative work through participato...

We had such a blast today at our second annual CNYCF Corn Hole Tournament to benefit United Way of Central New York! Double Trouble took home first yet again, with the Fantastic Funder Co****le Captains coming in at a close second! 🏆

Happy Hispanic Heritage month! This month, we honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures, rich histories and profound influence that Hispanic and Latino Americans have had on shaping our shared communities.

Did you catch our program officer, Qiana Williams, on ARISE CNY’s podcast? Listen now to hear from Qiana and Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, as they discuss fostering trust-based philanthropy, our community engagement efforts, our participatory grantmaking program and more!

Pathways to Inclusion - ARISE On this week's ARISE podcast Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE has a conversation with Qiana Williams, program officer for community engagement at the Central New York Community Foundation. Williams discusses her role in fostering trust-based philanthr...

We are elated to congratulate the Food Bank of Central New York on the official ribbon-cutting of its building expansion! The newly expanded facility offers additional storage space, enabling a significant increase in the distribution of healthy food to community members in need. We are proud that our support for this expansion will contribute to the organization's ongoing efforts to eliminate hunger in our region. Congratulations!

We're you unable to attend last night's premiere event? Interested in viewing the documentary again? Join us LIVE on YouTube, Monday night at 7PM for the online premiere of "Voices Rising: Syracuse's Fight Against Lead Poisoning."

Voices Rising: Syracuse's Fight Against Lead Poisoning (Click “Notify me” to receive a reminder when we're about to go live!)This powerful documentary explores the community-driven efforts to combat lead poisonin...

We're just over 24-hours away from the documentary premiere of "Voices Rising: Syracuse's Fight Against Lead Poisoning." This incredible documentary premiere event would not be possible without our sponsor and partner organizations!

Thank you for joining us in the fight against lead poisoning!

▪️ Pathfinder Bank
▪️ Prudential
▪️ Upstate Medical University
▪️ Onondaga County
▪️ Everson Museum of Art
▪️ Black Cub Productions
▪️ Light Work
▪️ Syracuse Technologies

🚨Last chance to register! Join us for the documentary premiere of “Voices Rising: Syracuse’s Fight Against Lead Poisoning” this Friday, September 6 at the Everson Museum of Art plaza from 6-9 pm.

▪️ The full event is from 6-9 PM, with the documentary premiere scheduled for 8:15 PM.
▪️ The first 400 people to register will receive a $10 credit towards the purchase of food from various local food trucks
▪️ Visit with members of the LeadSafeCNY Coalition and learn more how you can get the lead out

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-rising-documentary-premiere-tickets-948256369327

Did you catch this story about Good Life Foundation, Inc's HipHop-preneurship program? Watch it now to learn about how this wonderful program is helping local youth!

Hip-Hop and entrepreneurship provide opportunities for at-risk youth When it comes to violence, poverty and other economical circumstances, youth are at risk, a CNY organization is trying to change that narrative.

In need of continuing education credits? Join us virtually for the 2024 Professional Advisor Continuing Education event: "The New Normal for Charitable Tax Planning".

✅Register Today: https://cnycf.org/events/2024-annual-professional-advisor-continuing-education-seminar-advisor-event/

We are happy to kick off this Monday morning with the exciting news that we are committing an additional $1 million toward the Black Equity & Excellence Fund. Since its inception in 2020, BE&E has distributed 95 grants, totaling more than $1.5 million.

CNY Community Foundation Committing Additional $1 Million to Black Equity & Excellence Initially launched with a $1 million commitment in 2020, the BE&E Fund has since surpassed this amount, thanks to additional contributions from generous donors.

Reminder to please join us for a blood drive inside the CNY Philanthropy Center on Tuesday, August 27, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm! Appointments are encouraged and appreciated. Walk-ins welcome!

Schedule an appointment below!
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Check out this great article by Central Current featuring our latest Impact Investment Update. Read more about the $750,000 deal we just closed on to secure a low interest line of credit for Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY, Inc.!

With NYS lagging on $1.1M in payments to Volunteer Lawyer Project, CNY Community Foundation floats a lifeline VLP regularly carries a quarter of its budget in loans to stay afloat, according to its executive director. The organization handles pro bono immigration and eviction cases.

In our latest Community Voices highlight, hear from Jamie Hagenbuch, program manager, Mental Health First Aid at the Madison County Rural Health Council, as she shares how Mental Health First Aid USA training is enhancing support for youth in rural communities facing mental health challenges. Check it out at the link below!

How Community Organizations Can Implement Programming Within Schools to Promote Resiliency - Central New York Community Foundation Blogs Aug 20, 2024 How Community Organizations Can Implement Programming Within Schools to Promote Resiliency Hear from Jamie Hagenbuch, program manager, Mental Health First Aid at the Madison County Rural Health Council, as she shares how Mental Health First Aid training is enhancing support for yo...

R – U – T – H. Today, we remember the unparalleled lessons of longtime friend and literacy pioneer Ruth Colvin. We are grateful to have had the opportunity for many of our staff to partner with her on our literacy efforts throughout the years. We mourn her loss, but celebrate her long life and enduring legacy. Thank you, Ruth, for teaching all of us that reading is the gift that keeps giving.

August is Black Philanthropy Month! Hear from Tim Penix to learn how he became a black philanthropist and leader of our community.🖤 Link below!

Black Philanthropy Month | Tim Penix - Central New York Community Foundation Topics Aug 20, 2024 Black Philanthropy Month | Tim Penix August is Black Philanthropy Month! Hear from Tim Penix to learn how he became a black philanthropist and community leader. How did you come to be charitable? Were there influences in your life that got you started? Growing up in Central New Y...

Impact Investment Update: We just closed on a $750K deal to secure a low interest line of credit for Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY, Inc. that will allow the organization to continue services until state grant contracts are fulfilled. This is the first investment from our newly established Certificate of Deposit funding program through NBT Bank. It will allow us to now make similar deposits for other organizations that need larger amounts of support than our Bridge Loan Program can provide.

New Line of Credit Opened for Nonprofit Loan Support A new agreement will allow VLPCNY to continue funding legal aid and anti-poverty programming while awaiting grants reimbursement.

It's National Nonprofit Day! 💚

Today, we celebrate the powerful impact of organizations that are fiercely committed to making the world a better place by serving their local communities.

Join us as we continue to make positive change through our continuous efforts to strengthen our community. Together, we can create a brighter future for Central New York!

Most of us want to build generational wealth for our loved ones. What if you could also have an opportunity to build generational wealth for our community and the causes we care about? Learn how in this informative article from Jan Lane, senior philanthropic advisor.

The Power of Endowment: Investing in good. For good. - Central New York Community Foundation Topics Aug 13, 2024 The Power of Endowment: Investing in good. For good. Think of an endowment as a giant savings account filled with donations, which gets invested to grow over time. By Jan Lane, CAP®, senior philanthropic advisor, Central New York Community Foundation   Most of us want to build ...

August is Black Philanthropy Month! Hear from Bishop Dewberry to learn how he became a black philanthropist and leader of our community! 🖤

Black Philanthropy Month | Bishop Dewberry - Central New York Community Foundation Topics Aug 15, 2024 Black Philanthropy Month | Bishop Dewberry August is Black Philanthropy Month! Hear from Bishop Dewberry to learn how he became a black philanthropist and leader of our community. How did you come to be charitable? Were there influences in your life that got you started? My under...

We're thrilled to announce the distribution of grants from our most recent Community Grant round to so many wonderful organizations across Central New York! Congratulations to Everson Museum of Art, Onondaga Historical Association, Otisco Lake Community Association-Community Center, Red House Arts Center, Inc., Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, Erie Canal Museum, Jowonio School, Onondaga Community College, The Reading League, Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District, Finger Lakes Land Trust, National Audubon Society, Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society, 13thirty Cancer Connect, Center for Justice Innovation, SAGE Upstate, The Upstate Foundation, Village Birth International, Deaf New Americans Advocacy Inc, Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc., Syracuse Habitat for Humanity, Joseph's House, Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc., North Area Meals on Wheels, PEACE, Inc., The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services, Smokey Hollow Community, Syracuse Northeast Community Center, Women's Opportunity Center and more!

Nearly $1.5 Million Distributed to CNY Nonprofits - Central New York Community Foundation News Releases Aug 13, 2024 Nearly $1.5 Million Distributed to CNY Nonprofits Pictured Above: Ruffed Grouse Society The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $1,381,547 in grants from its Community Fund and a variety of Field-of-Interest funds to local nonprofits; the William & M...

Originally established as a church in the 1800s, The Bell Tree has evolved into a vibrant space where people of all ages can play, learn, and connect. See how the organization is enhancing the physical and mental well-being of Madison County residents! Read the story here: https://cnycf.org/the-bell-tree-community-center-enhances-the-physical-and-mental-well-being-of-madison-county-residents/

Originally established as a church in the 1800s, the Bell Tree community center has evolved into a vibrant hub where residents can play, learn, and connect. Now, it's filling a vital gap by offering healthcare services that enhance the physical and mental well-being of Madison County residents. Read more at the link below!

The Bell Tree Community Center Enhances The Physical and Mental Well-Being Of Madison County Residents - Central New York Community Foundation Blogs Aug 12, 2024 The Bell Tree Community Center Enhances The Physical and Mental Well-Being Of Madison County Residents What began as a church in the 1800s has transformed into a lively space for community members to play, learn, and socialize. The Bell Tree is committed to being a one-stop shop w...

During the month of August, we celebrate the powerful contributions of Black philanthropists who have made a lasting impact on their communities and beyond. Hear from Akua Goodrich to learn how she became a successful Black philanthropist and community leader. 🖤

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Please join us for a blood drive inside the CNY Philanthropy Center on Tuesday, August 27, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Appointments are encouraged and appreciated. Walk-ins welcome! Schedule an appointment using the link below!

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This month, we celebrate the powerful contributions of Black philanthropists who have made a lasting impact on their communities and beyond. We acknowledge and appreciate the power of philanthropy. We must continue to amplify individuals and organizations dedicated to building a brighter and more inclusive future for everyone! 🖤

In celebration of the United Way of Central New York’s , our team spent the morning sorting clothing and supplies for the The Mary Nelson Community Center 23rd Annual Back-To-School Supply Giveaway! We were grateful to have plenty of extra helping hands thanks to the young women on the Marcellus varsity girls soccer team who joined us!