Living Legacies
Over five decades, Nicholas and Agnes Renzi quietly invested in the Cortland community they called home, guided by a deep belief in service and opportunity. Today, their extraordinary generosity lives on through a lasting legacy that will support local residents and nonprofits for generations to...
Throughout her life, Teresa Motz brought people together with creativity, compassion and an unwavering belief in human dignity. Today, her legacy lives on through a lasting gift that will support healing and hope for individuals facing life’s toughest challenges.
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...
Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, her caring spirit carries on through charitable legacy that will continue to help others for generations.
Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to spend an afternoon. But, after many years of charitable planning, I have found that it can also be the key to unlocking deeper purpose and clarity.
Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through her legacy fund, Bellow plans to provide support to many groups, all of which reflect the causes most important to her — women, education, community needs and history.
Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising gifts can leave a legacy. Since then, we have received additional photos of Lucy's life from her remaining family.
Jeff and Rachel embrace giving in every facet of life—through faith, family and community. Their philanthropy emphasizes local impact, inspiring others to give in meaningful ways.
The unexpected and unrestricted nature of Lucy’s bequest echoes the quiet yet profound impact individuals can have on causes they hold dear, even in the absence of overt support during their lifetime.
Education was a cornerstone for the Koerner kids, instilled by their successful and civic-minded parents. Now, their parents’ legacy of shaping young minds to supporting vital causes lives on through the Community Foundation, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.