The Mezzalingua Family stands together at MPH

The Mezzalinguas

John Mezzalingua's experience as a student, parent and board member at Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH) has been life-changing. It ignited in him, and now his children, a life-long love of learning and a commitment to addressing problems creatively.

Catherine Winger

Catherine Winger had always contributed to local charities but she wanted her engagement to go beyond simply writing a check. Her career had afforded her the opportunity to live a life of service, but she longed for a deeper connection to her community by engaging...

Bob and Peter Derrenbacker sitting at their office

Bob Derrenbacker

Bob and his wife established a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation many years ago so that they could build a personal charitable account over time.

Craig Buckhout at his office, overlooking Syracuse

Craig Buckhout

Craig often recommends us to his clients because creating a fund is a simple and convenient way to give back to the community while receiving tax-saving benefits.

Vickie Brackens, standing at the Philanthropy Center

Vicki Brackens

Vicki's dad always told her that the best way to eat an elephant was one piece at a time.

A staff advancement recipient poses with two men from her agency.

More than twenty years ago, Mike and Elaine Crough identified a common challenge among social service employees – that a large number of those working below the executive level lacked opportunities for further training and advancement.

The Alhariris, a New American Family, sit together in their Syracuse home

Giving Voice Fall 2019: Cover Story

Giving Voice Fall 2019: Donor Story

FREE Center board members, Phillip Rose and Mary Bartlett, and board president and volunteer educator, Judy Cary, stand at the FREE Center

Giving Voice Fall 2019: Grantee Story

Members of AccessCNY, a Strategic Partnership Grant Recipient

Giving Voice Fall 2019: Giving Matters