Limited access to necessities like healthy food and clothing can make it hard for local youth to concentrate on their studies, resulting in many falling behind despite their efforts to succeed. See how the YMCA Of Central New York (YMCA) works to set them up for future academic and professional success through a career exploration program for teens!
Central New York Community Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Syracuse, NY 3,999 followers
Public charity that manages contributions from donors and distributes funding to local charities to help them thrive.
About us
The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity that turns community dollars into community change. Established in 1927, it receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to address the region’s greatest needs. The foundation has invested nearly $300 million in community projects that benefit Central New York. It also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of strategic initiatives that foster a thriving and equitable region and address the most critical issues of our time.
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http://www.cnycf.org
External link for Central New York Community Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Syracuse, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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Primary
431 East Fayette Street
Suite 100
Syracuse, NY 13202, US
Employees at Central New York Community Foundation
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Katrina Crocker
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Rob Scolaro
Attorney at Scolaro Law, PLLC
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Melanie Littlejohn
Strategic Visionary | Philanthropic Leader | Community Engagement Advocate | Corporate Transformation Specialist
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Monica Merante
Sr. Director, Philanthropic Services at Central New York Community Foundation
Updates
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Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors in Canastota and Rome who were impacted by yesterday’s devastating storms. In Canastota, which is within our 5-county service area, we are working to provide immediate emergency response funding to organizations that are helping residents in need. To support our relief efforts in Canastota, you can donate to our Community Response Fund at https://lnkd.in/eWH-GUu4 In Rome, The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties has established a relief fund for the immense clean-up and relief effort required. We will be providing a grant to this fund to help lend our support. If you are interested in donating to the Rome, NY Emergency Response Fund, visit: https://lnkd.in/efayv5qv
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Syracuse is facing a lead poisoning crisis of astounding proportions, and it is affecting our children first and foremost. It was time for residents to take action, and our cameras captured it all. Join us, September 6, for the documentary premiere of “Voices Rising: Syracuse’s Fight Against Lead Poisoning”. The premiere will be shown outside and under the stars on the Everson Museum of Art Plaza. The first 300 people to register will receive a $10 credit towards the purchase of food from various local food trucks! #CNYCFVoicesRising Learn More & Register Here: cnycf.org/voicesrising
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Chedy Hampson, a lifelong resident of Syracuse who grew up on the Southside, always felt a profound connection to his city. See how he is using his donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation as a vehicle for his personal giving to foster impactful change in the neighborhood he grew up in and beyond! Read his story by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/ebkcfTFF Pictured: Chedy in front of his childhood home on Kenmore Avenue in Syracuse.
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We are happy to announce that we will be investing an additional $1 million toward childhood lead poisoning prevention through our LeadSafeCNY initiative. Since the launch of the initiative in 2018, we’ve witnessed new energy and impactful change within the city of Syracuse on this issue. Our commitment must continue to keep the momentum going for the health, safety and success of our next generation. Check out the story below to learn more about the impact our investments have made so far.
CNY Community Foundation Committing Additional $1 Million to LeadSafeCNY
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To thrive as a community, we need strong employment opportunities, access to good homes, and schools that prepare our young people for the future. Check out our latest CNY Vitals article that examines how we can improve our community’s economic health and address critical disparities in order to invest in holistic changes for a better tomorrow.
Lending Tree Study Ranked Syracuse Second in Economic Disparity
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We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Professional Advisor Recognition Society, naming our first inaugural “Partner in Philanthropy” award recipient. The Partner in Philanthropy Award honors estate planning attorneys, financial advisors, tax accountants and life insurance professionals who prioritize philanthropy in their service to clients and have helped many achieve their charitable goals. It is our utmost pleasure to honor Caragh Fahy, CFP®, with the inaugural “Partner in Philanthropy” award this year. Caragh is highly engaged in our community, and we have had the absolute honor of working closely with her on various charitable gifts to benefit the community. Congratulations, Caragh!
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Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. Read our latest What We Are Up To post to see what our staff has been up to and learn about their passionate commitment as they drive positive change and inspire others in our community! Click the link below!
What We Are Up To - Central New York Community Foundation
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Check out the latest PLACES blog post from Qiana Williams, MA., MSc. #CNYCF
✨ Check out the latest Going PLACES blog post from 2024 PLACES fellow Qiana Williams, MA., MSc. of Central New York Community Foundation! Qiana shares her reflections from a #TFNPLACES site visit to Cleveland where she encountered community-based organizations that provide high-quality, culturally-informed health and healing services for Black and brown women. Read the blog ⤵ https://bit.ly/4czRvVo
Going PLACES: We All We Got — Powering Up the Margins for Self-Determination
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A charitable giving fund at the Community Foundation gives you the opportunity to grow your giving, invest in causes you care about and focus on the joy of making a difference. Learn more at http://www.cnycf.org/give.