Larry Daley

Larry Daley

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.

The Clarks

The Clarks

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 on mountain with sunset in the background

Melvin Brown

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...

Ruth and Martha Blumberg

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

The Wests

Carlton and Shirley West live and breathe CNY. Their giving will provide perpetual support to several local charities that are important to them.

The Reids sitting together in their living room

The Reids

Four generations of Reids have called Syracuse home, forging a strong bond with the local community.

The Peckhams sit in their home

The Peckhams

The Peckhams live by the motto that you make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.

Mary Pat Oliker sits in a chair

Mary Pat Oliker

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 Mathews poses with her dog

Mary Mathews

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.

Anne Lloyd

Anne Lloyd

As a single mother of two young boys, there were times when Anne Lloyd struggled to feed her family. She now feels a strong desire to help others by giving back to the same community that so greatly impacted her.