Central New York Community Foundation

Powered by the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (Girl Scouts), Beyond, is dedicated to breaking down the barriers affecting the mental and physical safety of LGBTQIA+ youth in our communities. Link below! cnycf.org/girl-scouts-of…

We're thrilled to announce the recipients of our latest Community Grant round! Congratulations to the incredible organizations making impactful change in our community. Link below! 🌎 cnycf.org/more-than-6800…

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the voices of Black leaders, community activists and other civically engaged individuals. This month, let us continue to learn and embrace our strengths to create a brighter future for Central New York. 🖤🌎

In this short clip, Vicki Brackens, financial planner and president of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC, gives some solid advice on what to think about when preparing your estate plan. #5forCNY

Refugee communities face barriers when attempting to establish relationships with law enforcement, leaving many feeling unsafe. See how immigrant Laira T. Batundi is creating impactful change by building trust between both groups. cnycf.org/bushenge-hunde…

Exciting news for Syracuse! We've secured a $400,000 grant from the @cabrinihealthny to support the work of the LeadSafeCNY Coalition at @uwcny to fight lead poisoning. The grant funds outreach, advocacy and a Social Care Navigator to support residents. buff.ly/4hqWERL

Cortland Bright Ideas invites Cortland County nonprofits to submit a ‘bright idea’ to enhance and better serve their communities. The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, February 18. Click the link for details! buff.ly/3GQfIIH

As we welcome 2025, we look to step into the new year together with hope, shared purpose, and a commitment to making our community the best place to live, work, and play. Together we can continue building bridges, fostering inclusion, and inspiring meaningful change.

January is Poverty in America Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty in America. This month we encourage you to help raise awareness about the structures and systems that affect our communities!

Did you catch this episode of @getemergent Driving Leadership? Hear from President & CEO Melanie Littlejohn on how leadership and community engagement are driving positive change in our community. m.youtube.com/watch?v=pTx7XQ…

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. Check out our latest What We Are Up To post to learn about their passionate commitment as they drive positive change in our community. cnycf.org/what-we-are-up…

Congratulations to our Senior Program Manager, Colby Cyrus, on his graduation from Nourishing Tomorrows Leaders! We are proud to partner with @GiffordFdn on this initiative that is designed to increase the diversity of nonprofit boards in the Central New York area.

Our impact investing program closed on a $450,000 deal to secure a low interest line of credit for @dunbarcenter. This funding will be used to install a new boiler, roof and HVAC system until funding from local and state grants are received. buff.ly/3P3JNsv

Check out our latest Smart Money issue to hear from our president & CEO, Melanie Littlejohn, on how we're working to deepen our relationships and collaborations with local advisors. Link below! cnycf.org/professional-a…

🔈@MicronTech named CNYCF to serve as lead intermediary to help steward the investment of $65 million in federal $ awarded by @CommerceGov as part of Micron’s CHIPS Act incentive package! @CenterStateCEO & @Idahowdc have been named sub-intermediaries. cnycf.org/community-foun…

Peter Wong, a former airline worker, found renewed purpose through @Meals13212 after health challenges left him isolated. With nutritious meals, friendly visits and vital support, he says, “It gives me a reason to get up and live a life.” cnycf.org/meals-on-wheel…

We are thrilled to congratulate our Senior Communications & Events Manager, Cory Schad, on his graduation from @LeadSyr! The incredible program inspires current and future leaders to make a difference in the community. Congratulations to Cory and the entire 2024 class!

On #InternationalVolunteerDay, we celebrate the selfless individuals who generously give their time and hearts to create positive change in our communities. Together, we can inspire others to join the incredible journey of making a difference!

The Murphys have built a successful business in Central New York and continue to support many local charities during their lifetimes. Hear how they plan to continue that support after they are gone. Learn more at 5forcny.org. #5forcny