Leila Moghadasi

The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $682,050 in grants to local nonprofits. The following organizations received grants in December:

Refugee communities encounter a number of barriers when attempting to establish relationships with law enforcement agencies, resulting in many feeling unsafe. Laira T Batundi can relate—having immigrated to the U.S. from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo). That’s why he’s fiercely committed to bridging...

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. Read on to learn about the expertise and passionate commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive change and inspire others in our community.

Here’s a roundup of events and activities that we’ve led over the past year to deepen our engagement and collaboration with local advisors.

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Deraretu Abubeker as Scholarships & Student Success Manager and Leila Moghadasi as Communications Associate.

The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed 19 grants totaling $239,850 from its Black Equity & Excellence Fund. Grants from the fund support Black-led nonprofit organizations and projects that counteract systemic racism.

Read on to learn about the expertise amongst our team members as they drive change and inspire others in our community.

With high hopes for a safe future for both the environment and the wildlife within it, the Charles N. Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center remains dedicated to its mission and strives to educate others on the importance of animal rehabilitation.