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Leaders from five local groups completed The Leadership Classroom (TLC), a monthly training series that builds skills and connections; each received a grant to bring to life a community project—from newborn support and Karen cultural preservation to girls’ leadership trips, digital literacy, and grief-wellness pop-ups.

The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $1,342,262 in grants from our Community Fund and a variety of Field-of-Interest funds to local nonprofits.

A new Canine Mobile Unit means healthier dogs, safer travel and more veterans connected with the service dogs they rely on. With the help of a Community Grant, Clear Path for Veterans is making this possible by providing safe, reliable transportation for its canine program.

Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and third grade English Language Arts proficiency in Syracuse.

Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and third grade English Language Arts proficiency in Syracuse.

The Central New York Community Foundation's local impact investing program has closed on a $490,000 deal for WCNY’s Entertainment Academy−a 28-week workforce development training program−until funding from a state grant contract is fulfilled.