L'initiative 5forCNY de la Community Foundation, qui invite les membres de la communauté à rendre service à la région en réservant une partie de leurs actifs à des organisations caritatives du centre de l'État de New York, a immédiatement trouvé un écho auprès de Michael...

Woman standing in front of statue

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...

George Wortley

George listened to each constituent and valued their time. He appreciated talent whether it was from a high school student or a senior citizen.

Steve and Elaine Jacobs stand in front of the CNY Philanthropy Center.

"Je me suis rendu compte que les membres de cette communauté étaient les mêmes que ceux qui m'avaient aidé à créer mon entreprise et à réussir financièrement, et j'ai donc su que je devais rendre la pareille à la communauté qui m'avait tant aidé.

Oneida Community Mansion House

“They were sensationally good parents,” Joe remarked. Lang and Nini will both be remembered fondly by their family as kind, patient caregivers who loved each other, their family and their community with every fiber of their beings.

Lee Gatta and Joe Redick

Lee Gatta et son mari, Joe Reddick, se sentent privilégiés par le soutien qu’ils ont reçu au fil des ans de la part de Syracuse et du centre de l’État de New York. C’est le soutien de la communauté qui les a incités à rendre...

Black female and male sitting at table and talking

It is commonplace for many of us to avoid estate planning for a whole host of reasons, including avoidance or procrastination, the belief that it is strictly for older adults or those with lots of money or property, or simply because we don’t know where...

Carolyn Palmer with her sisters

Caroline Palmer, known to her many relatives as Aunt Carol, made everyone feel special and worthy of her attention. Whether it was a family member, one of her second grade students, or a friend from church, Carol was considered a person you could count on...

Ron and Margaret Peckham believe you make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give. Through the Peckham Family Fund, they are making a life and a legacy in Central New York.