Community Voices
Hear from Ellen Eagen, founder and head of school at OnTECH Charter High School, as she shares how the We Are Enough summer art enrichment program empowers students to find their voices, build confidence and see themselves as authors of their own stories.
Hear from Angie Torres, Community Member, as she shares how achieving a personal milestone — earning her driver’s license — has expanded her opportunities and strengthened her family’s future.
Hear from Scott Hudson, Youth & Family Development Team Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, about how 4-H summer camps created safe, enriching spaces for more children to learn, grow and connect this summer.
Hear from Kevin Bailey, founder of Come Out Central New York, on the importance of bringing LGBTQ+ organizers from across New York together to share ideas, connect and grow as community leaders.
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.
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.
Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny Home for Good contributes to neighborhood revitalization through a housing solution that addresses the pressing need for affordable homes in the City of Syracuse’s distressed neighborhoods.
Monu Chhetri, founder & CEO of Deaf New American Advocacy, Inc. explains how her participation in Resilia has been crucial to the success of her organization.
Mike Nash, president at KS&R and Book Buddies Volunteer, shares how he saw the positive impact of Book Buddies after only a few month volunteering for the program.