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Karin DeLaney, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Attorney - Member at Bousquet Holstein, PLLC, has spent more than 30 years helping people shape their legacies with intention. In our latest feature, she shares why she trusts the Community Foundation to bring those visions to...

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Giving Voice Fall 2025: Donor Story

Described by friends and family as someone who never sat still for long, John Chomyk lived a full life devoted to his community.

John D. Marsellus, a devoted civic leader, left a lasting legacy in Central New York through his lifelong commitment to community, philanthropy and leadership development.

SYRACUSE, NY: Michelle at Sarah’s Guest House. CREDIT: Ben Cleeton

Giving Voice Spring 2025: Grantee Story

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Giving Voice Spring 2025: Cover Story

Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, her caring spirit carries on through charitable legacy that will continue to help others for generations.

Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to spend an afternoon. But, after many years of charitable planning, I have found that it can also be the key to unlocking deeper purpose and clarity.

OSWEGO, NY: A portrait of Nancy Bellow. Photo by Ben Cleeton

Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through her legacy fund, Bellow plans to provide support to many groups, all of which reflect the causes most important to her — women, education, community needs and history.