13Thirty Cancer Connect waiting room

Before Melissa Spiker passed away from cancer at the age of 19, she made her mother promise her something: that she would help young adults and teens impacted by cancer after she was gone.

Abolition Hall of Fame volunteers standing in front of their building.

“Racism is still a large issue within our community and we want people to see that anyone can commit to making a change.”

Access CNY's building entrance.

AccessCNY

One morning in 2011, Doug Paul struggled to speak. His wife, Leesa, thought he was joking before reality hit. Leesa called 911 and their lives changed forever.

ACR Health students sitting in the lounge

ACR Health

ACR Health offers sexual health and prevention services to individuals, community groups and organizations in nine New York counties.

All Write's poets performing on stage.

All Write! is a program that exposes adult students to educational opportunities through literacy, theater and creative forms of writing.

Children play at the Arise at the Farm accessible playground

ARISE at the Farm

“The Farm is a unique place where we make sure every person feels accepted, welcome and safe.”

Patrons and volunteers stand in front of the ArtRage Gallery

ArtRage Gallery

ArtRage Gallery is located in the Hawley-Green neighborhood − one of Syracuse’s most ethnically, racially and culturally diverse areas.

Kids learning in a stream about nature

Baltimore Woods

The weather is warming and many with spring fever are looking to get out on the trails, such as those at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, a 182-acre nature preserve in Marcellus that offers several on-site nature day camps and public programs.

Teens at Boys and Girls Clubs are learning at computers.

“Our city’s teens need support and guidance to explore vocational opportunities, set career goals and build essential skills for obtaining employment.”

Brady Faith director smiles as he explains their purpose.

Kevin Frank believes that together we can create a pathway out of poverty where people can thrive, grow, and transform.