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Hear from Andy Zepp, executive director, Finger Lakes Land Trust, about the importance of the organization’s new Shotwell Brook Conservation Project to protect and preserve the water quality of Skaneateles Lake.

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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.

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Micron has named the Central New York Community Foundation to serve as the lead intermediary to help steward the investment of $65 million in federal dollars awarded by the Department of Commerce as part of Micron’s overall CHIPS Act incentive package. CenterState CEO and the...

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Peter Wong, a former airline worker, found renewed purpose through North Area Meals on Wheels after health challenges left him isolated. With nutritious meals, friendly visits and vital support, he says, “It gives me a reason to get up and live a life.”

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Sixteen-year-old Azory Infinite dreams of redefining music while breaking cycles of poverty. Through the Good Life Youth Foundation's HipHop-preneurship program, youth like Infinite are learning about hip-hop, entrepreneurship and resilience, empowering them to rise above their circumstances.

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Music has been a lifelong passion for retired physicians Dr. Harold L. Husovsky and Dr. Susan E. Stred, influencing the establishment of their donor-advised fund, Rhapsody in Green, that they use to support their charitable interests in music, education, and community needs.

Hear from Chayna Short, founder of Women Overcoming Obstacles Together, about how her transformative experiences with The Leadership Classroom (TLC) and our Participatory Grantmaking project provided her with guidance to develop, strengthen and grow her organization.

Hear from Jamie Hagenbuch, program manager, Mental Health First Aid at the Madison County Rural Health Council, as she shares how Mental Health First Aid training is enhancing support for youth in rural communities facing mental health challenges.

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Pictured Above: Ruffed Grouse Society The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $1,381,547 in grants from its Community Fund and a variety of Field-of-Interest funds to local nonprofits; the William & Mary L. Thorpe Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by the Community Foundation,...

Caragh D. Fahy, CFP®, owner and president of MadisonFinancial Planning Group was the 2024 and first recipient of our Partner in Philanthropy Award