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I want Central New York to look like a place that exemplifies an overwhelming love of humans; that we honor one another’s suffering even if we don’t understand it.
Since its inception in 1998, the Women’s Fund has awarded $450,000 in grants, and has grown its endowment to more than $1 million.
"Philanthropy can address many of the issues and problems hindering our march toward forming a more perfect union."
A strategic partnership expands adult language and literacy programs on the Northside.
"Philanthropy is not just about giving out handouts (although that most certainly has its place); but is also about teaching the fish how to swim in, so to speak, to effect generational upward socioeconomic mobility."
Hear from J. Daniel Pluff, Financial Advisor, on how he “pops the question.”
The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund is a union of gifts contributed by the people of the Pulaski community that makes grants to support programs and projects of importance to the area.
A policy paper outlines our rationale for investing intentionally and publicly in the support and celebration of Black members of our community.
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $301,000 in grants from the Dr. Robert J. Vitkus Fund; more than $1 million in additional grants distributed from other funds to local nonprofits.