Leaders from four local grassroots organizations completed The Leadership Classroom (TLC), a monthly training series that builds skills, strengthens connections and supports community-led projects. Each group received a grant to advance work ranging from domestic violence survivor support and youth literacy to fatherhood programming and...

Community members invited to help decide how $75,000 will be invested locally

The winning grant will help the council combine emergency financial assistance with education, resource navigation and community partnerships.

Winning Project to be Announced at June 25 Community Celebration

The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected four new members. The following new members were appointed to serve their first three-year term beginning July 1, 2026:

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Paris Babers as Events & Communications Manager and Salma Muse as Scholarship & Student Success Manager.

The Central New York Community Foundation has named Kristi Eck as its new Chief Innovation & Growth Officer.

The winning proposal, focused on expanding the organization’s outpatient behavioral health programs, school-based therapy services, and its Teen Wellness Group.

Winning Project to be announced at May 28 Community Celebration

Karin Sloan DeLaney, ESQ. Member, Bousquet Holstein PLLC, was the 2026 recipient of our Partner in Philanthropy Award.