Ruffer standing in her office

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.

Bob and Toni are fundholders at the Community Foundation and Bob is a former board member. Bob is a fifth-generation Syracusan with deep roots in the philanthropic and business community.

Peter Dunn

Peter Dunn writes about racial discrimination in the United States and the importance of the community investing in racial equity.

The Waldmans are fundholders at the Community Foundation and experienced family business owners.

WHOLE ME connecting with its students over Zoom.

WHOLE ME provides mentoring, literacy, transitional life skills training, early intervention, advocacy, and rights awareness programs for deaf and hard of hearing children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.

Dana Fiel

The Central New York Community Foundation announces a new hire and promotion news.