Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, her caring spirit carries on through charitable legacy that will continue to help others for generations.

Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to spend an afternoon. But, after many years of charitable planning, I have found that it can also be the key to unlocking deeper purpose and clarity.

OSWEGO, NY: A portrait of Nancy Bellow.  

Photo by Ben Cleeton

Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through her legacy fund, Bellow plans to provide support to many groups, all of which reflect the causes most important to her — women, education, community needs and history.

Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising gifts can leave a legacy. Since then, we have received additional photos of Lucy's life from her remaining family.

Man and woman standing in front of church

Jeff and Rachel embrace giving in every facet of life—through faith, family and community. Their philanthropy emphasizes local impact, inspiring others to give in meaningful ways.

La naturaleza inesperada y sin restricciones del legado de Lucy refleja el impacto silencioso pero profundo que las personas pueden tener en las causas que aprecian, incluso en ausencia de apoyo manifiesto en vida.

La educación era una piedra angular para los hijos de Koerner, inculcada por sus padres, exitosos y de mentalidad cívica. Ahora, el legado de sus padres de formar mentes jóvenes para apoyar causas vitales sigue vivo a través de la Fundación Comunitaria, garantizando un futuro...

La iniciativa 5forCNY de la Fundación Comunitaria, que invita a los miembros de la comunidad a retribuir a la región reservando una parte de sus activos para organizaciones benéficas del centro de Nueva York, resonó inmediatamente con Michael y Susan Meath.

Gwen's parents grew up in the Jim Crow South and met while studying at North Carolina A&T, a historically Black college and university. Her father entered a segregated Army and her mother was a teacher. It is this keen awareness of the sacrifices and triumphs...

A century ago, Cleveland banker Frederick Goff had a vision: pool the charitable resources of his community’s philanthropists into a single permanent endowment for the betterment of the city. That vision led to the formation of the Cleveland Foundation and a movement that has transformed...