Woman going around the community for the U.S. Census.

The New York State Census Equity Fund today announced its first round of grants totaling more than $500,000 to six organizations to help support efforts across the state to reach hard-to-count communities in the 2020 Census.

A child creating arts and crafts.

WHOLE ME recently received a $35,900 grant from the Central New York Community Foundation to expand its afterschool program to accommodate more children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Pragya S. Murphy, MBA

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired two employees and promoted five.

The Allen Speiser Memorial Vocational Rehabilitation Fund awarded $4,031 to local nonprofit projects meeting a vocational need for individuals with disabilities.

A student poses at the dishwasher at the Makes Sense Shop in Pulaski.

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund successfully raised more than $17,000 in community contributions during its fall 2018 appeal.

H. Lee White Maritime Museum's boat on exhibit in the water.

Twelve local nonprofit groups received grants totaling $27,040 from the Oswego County Community Foundation.

An outside view of the Bethel Community Center in Pulaski.

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund recently awarded $29,100 in grants to seven nonprofit organizations serving the greater Pulaski area.

A little girl is playing at the Auburn Public Theater.

The Cayuga Community Fund awarded $70,245 to 22 nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Cayuga County.

Dancers practice at the Auburn Public Theater.

The Cayuga Community Fund awarded $68,025 to 17 nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Cayuga County.

Children enjoy the petting zoo at the Salmon River Festival in Pulaski.

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund recently awarded $16,865 in grants to eight nonprofit organizations serving the Pulaski area.