Community Investment Stories

“The Farm is a unique place where we make sure every person feels accepted, welcome and safe.”

ArtRage Gallery is located in the Hawley-Green neighborhood − one of Syracuse’s most ethnically, racially and culturally diverse areas.

The weather is warming and many with spring fever are looking to get out on the trails, such as those at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, a 182-acre nature preserve in Marcellus that offers several on-site nature day camps and public programs.

“Our city’s teens need support and guidance to explore vocational opportunities, set career goals and build essential skills for obtaining employment.”

Kevin Frank believes that together we can create a pathway out of poverty where people can thrive, grow, and transform.

Building Men supports young men living in Syracuse through their journey towards becoming what it defines as ‘men of character’.

“We’re building the citizenry of the future when we invest in early education today.”

Central New York is home to more than 7,000 veterans, signifying a need for support services. This sparked the vision for Clear Path for Veterans.

Once housed in a small office, CAP's old location was not sufficient to meet the needs of its nearly 12,000 low-income clients.

On a Wednesday evening in the middle of April, classrooms at the YMCA of Greater Syracuse are abuzz with activity. A diverse crowd is streaming into the Downtown Writer’s Center, which offers low-cost, accessible writing workshops.