Legacy Stories
Central New Yorkers just like you are leaving legacies to help make our community a place where everyone can thrive. With the help of the Community Foundation, their generosity will make an impact on our region for generations to come.
Legacy Stories
For nearly 60 years, Laurence “Larry” Hoefler has called Central New York home. Through a thoughtful legacy gift, he is giving back to the community that shaped his life and creating a lasting impact for generations to come.
Marjorie Dey Carter spent her life opening doors for others. As Syracuse City School District’s first Black teacher, she taught generations of children to see their own promise. In her passing, she continued that legacy, directing her estate to the Community Foundation to strengthen the...
Karin DeLaney, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Attorney - Member at Bousquet Holstein, PLLC, has spent more than 30 years helping people shape their legacies with intention. In our latest feature, she shares why she trusts the Community Foundation to bring those visions to...