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Larry Daley

Larry Daley

Larry Daley, a life-long Cazenovia resident, is remembered for being friendly, caring and nurturing to both animals and his fellow man. Now, Larry's generosity will be living on beyond his lifetime to benefit students from his alma mater, Cazenovia Central School District.

The Clarks

The Clarks

Dr. William Clark, founder of the Clark Burn Center at Upstate Medical University, worked tirelessly to help others. Now William's generosity will help generations of others in the region they loved thanks to a big gift for local charity.

Melvin Brown on mountain with sunset in the background

Melvin Brown

Melvin Brown lived on his own for nearly 4 decades, but he was rarely alone – his life was rich with friends and animal companions alike. When he passed away, he donated nearly $170,000 to a fund that will forever benefit the local causes that...

Ruth and Martha Blumberg

Martha Blumberg accomplished great things in her short life — gaining recognition as a promising young artist when she was just 12 years old. Learn how her charitable spirit lives on through her mother’s bequest to the Community Foundation.

Matt Wilson with his late wife's parents at Helping Hounds

Matt Wilson

After his wife’s sudden death, Matt Wilson set out to continue Kelly’s legacy with help from her friends at Helping Hounds Dog Rescue.

Patrick Wiese stands with his mother in the dugout at CBA

Patrick Wiese

Patrick Wiese and his mother, Kathleen, established the Patrick Wiese Foundation Fund after Patrick’s own battle with cancer inspired him to support others in similar struggles who are striving to attend college.

Jack and Linda Webb with their grandchildren at Green Lakes

The Webbs

Both Jack and Linda came from families where giving and helping others was just a way of life. Those values were ingrained in the pair as they raised their own family, and now they try to instill in their grandchildren the spirit of giving.

John and Marcia Watt with On Point for College

The Watts

John and Marcia Watt believe that a path to higher education should be accessible to anyone who has the desire and the will to continue their education. That is why they support On Point for College, a valuable resource for college-eligible young adults in the...

Baseball players on a field

Tom Ryan

Tom Ryan was deeply moved by Syracuse's poverty statistics and wanted to do something to help. He has always been a big baseball fan, so he utilized the Community Foundation to connect to a program that introduces children living in poverty to baseball.

Rita Reicher stands in her office in the AXA Towers

Rita Reicher

Feeling fortunate for all the community gave to her, Rita Reicher set out to express her gratitude through charitable giving. Rita established a donor-advised fund with us to help administer her giving.