girl plays with chickens

The Haven at Skanda (Skanda), a nonprofit organization located in Cazenovia that pairs rescue animals with children in need of support, quickly responded by pivoting its programming to support these families in crisis.

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The FM Model UN Club and the CNY Model UN Conference are helping to create a new generation of philanthropists.

Mercy Works volunteers loading boxes for COVID relief

Vera House was about a week from its annual White Ribbon Walk when the coronavirus pandemic upended plans for its fundraising and domestic and sexual violence awareness campaign.

Sisters from the Greek community of Syracuse University pose for a group photo

In late March, thirteen sorority chapters of the Panhellenic Council at Syracuse University joined forces to raise money for those impacted by COVID-19 by using a unique fundraising strategy.

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Central New York Community Foundation is committing to invest a minimum of $1 million over the next few years through a new Black Equity & Excellence funding priority.

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Anne Ruffer

Anne knows that her clients with charitable interests are in good hands when working with us.

Borer Family photo

We asked our donor-advised fundholders why they chose to give to the COVID-19 Community Support Fund during this crisis. Here’s what the Borer Family had to say:

Northside Learning Center volunteers fill boxes of food

Ra Har Met is just one of several young New Americans who have stepped up to Cass’s call to serve as translators in their native languages.

Frank and Diane Wheelock shared a passion for giving back to their community.

Carolyn Palmer with her sisters

When one of Central New York’s long-time school teachers passed away last year, her estate named the Community Foundation the recipient of nearly $300,000 to serve our community’s greatest needs.