Juliet Maloff, senior communications officer, explains how we are shifting some of our storytelling to give more voice to the community.

Children looking through binoculars on Syracuse street

Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. outline our analysis of how often New York State funding to local nonprofits is delayed. Significant delays can result in repercussions for an organization’s ability to carry out its mission.

A new heat map demonstrates the impact of our neighborhood investments so far through the LeadSafeCNY initiative.

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The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $1,127,321 in grants to local nonprofits.

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Ashley Quimby-Simoni, program manager at the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, shares how adding adaptive recreation along the Erie Canalway Trail is making it possible for people of all abilities to participate in the Canalway Challenge.

Runners-up of the Community Foundation's participatory budgeting project received LeadSafeCNY grants.

Bea González, board of directors vice-chair, explains how proximate leadership is a driving element of our new strategic plan.

Peter Dunn, outgoing president & CEO, introduces our new strategic plan and remarks on his 15-years at the Community Foundation.

Our new five-year strategic plan deepens our existing work and takes on new opportunities that will materially improve our region through inclusion, civic and community engagement, and growth in local philanthropy.

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John Winter's legacy as a devoted father, philanthropist, and advocate for marginalized communities lives on. We are honored to be the stewards of his charitable intentions and to continue his mission of making a positive difference in the lives of children.