The CNY85 Giving Project Has Come to a Close

The Central New York Community Foundation would like to thank everyone that participated in our year-long celebration of the Community Foundation's 85th Anniversary. Over the course of 2012, The CNY85 Giving Project awarded grants to four nonprofit organizations that are working to improve the quality of life in Central New York.

The project that received the most public votes at the end of each quarter received $8,500. The four project themes were based on the greatest needs of our community, as demonstrated by our collaborative community indicators project, CNYVitals.

Our Winners

Round 1 Winner: Madison County Office for the Aging - For more information on their project visit the First Round Winner Announcement.

Round 2 Winner: Orenda Springs Experiential Learning Center - For more information on their project visit the Second Round Winner Announcement.

Round 3 Winner: Jowonio School - For more information on their project visit the Third Round Winner Announcement.

Round 4 Voting: Winner coming soonThe winner will be formally announced in mid-January, once all votes have been verified.

Thank you again to everyone that voted. Don't forget - all of the organizations that participated still need your support! View the full list of projects that were up for vote and consider volunteering your time or donating to a cause that is meaningful to you. 

 

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11/15/2012 (YNN):Grant Helps Organization Launch Small Businesses

11/15/2012 (Syracuse Post-Standard): "Nonprofit gets $85,000 grant to help revitalize North Side by incubating small businesses"

10/21/2012 (Syracuse Post-Standard): "Charity notebook: Jowonio Wins $8,500 grant after online vote"

9/8/2012 (Syracuse Post-Standard): "Charity notebook: 18 Central New York Nonprofit Groups Vie for $8,500 Grant"

6/10/2012 (Syracuse Post-Standard): "Charity notebook: Nonprofit groups seeking votes online for $8,500 grant from Community Foundation" 

4/22/2012 (Syracuse Post-Standard): "Public Votes to Award $8,500 to Medical Transportation Program"

4/18/2012 (UticaOD.com): "OFA Wins Grant to Expand Services"

3/21/2012 (Syracuse Post-Standard): "Foundation to Award $85,000..."

3/9/2012 (Syracuse Post-Standard): "Public Invited to Vote..."