Legacy
Having served in the education field her entire career, Margaret Early established a scholarship fund for local students in our community. Her hope was that others will also be inspired to set up funds to support education through us.
Larry Daley, a life-long Cazenovia resident, is remembered for being friendly, caring and nurturing to both animals and his fellow man. Now, Larry's generosity will be living on beyond his lifetime to benefit students from his alma mater, Cazenovia Central School District.
Dr. William Clark, founder of the Clark Burn Center at Upstate Medical University, worked tirelessly to help others. Now William's generosity will help generations of others in the region they loved thanks to a big gift for local charity.
Melvin Brown lived on his own for nearly 4 decades, but he was rarely alone – his life was rich with friends and animal companions alike. When he passed away, he donated nearly $170,000 to a fund that will forever benefit the local causes that...
Martha Blumberg accomplished great things in her short life — gaining recognition as a promising young artist when she was just 12 years old. Learn how her charitable spirit lives on through her mother’s bequest to the Community Foundation.
Carlton and Shirley West live and breathe CNY. Their giving will provide perpetual support to several local charities that are important to them.
Four generations of Reids have called Syracuse home, forging a strong bond with the local community.
The Peckhams live by the motto that you make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.
Central New York has been Mary Pat’s home for 50 years. It is where she met her husband, where their careers flourished and where they discovered a shared commitment to the many nonprofit and charitable organizations making a difference in their community.
Mary’s parents were always great role models for her. They provided support to the community in so many ways, and she felt it was important to do the same.