Giving Stories
For nearly 60 years, Laurence “Larry” Hoefler has called Central New York home. Through a thoughtful legacy gift, he is giving back to the community that shaped his life and creating a lasting impact for generations to come.
Giving Voice Spring 2026: Donor Story
Marjorie Dey Carter spent her life opening doors for others. As Syracuse City School District’s first Black teacher, she taught generations of children to see their own promise. In her passing, she continued that legacy, directing her estate to the Community Foundation to strengthen the...
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...
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.
