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Wind turbines at the Fenner Renewable Energy Education Center.

Fenner Renewable Energy Education Center (FREE Center) provides an opportunity to educate schoolchildren about solar panels and wind turbines through creative and interactive activities.

The American Red Cross promotional table displaying its efforts and initiatives.

The American Red Cross is best known for providing basic need support during large-scale natural disasters; however, the vast majority of the nearly 64,000 disasters they respond to annually are actually home fires.

Westside neighbor sitting on his porch with his dog.

Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood has seen many positive improvements in recent years. A resurgence of neighborhood pride inspired the Westside Residents Coalition (WRC) to launch Adopt-A-Trashcan.

For the Family Literacy Project, this father is reading a book aloud.

Thorna leads one class each week, teaching attendees the “how-tos” of reading and interacting with their children and the importance of engaging in their education.

Syracuse students interacting during a SCAN activity in a classroom.

Syracuse College Access Network (SCAN) is stepping in to make a change by encouraging and inspiring students to consider post-secondary education as an attainable possibility.

"Cinderella" ballet performance at the Syracuse City Ballet.

Syracuse City Ballet had its own ‘Cinderella Moment’ when it suffered a warehouse fire that destroyed many of its permanent sets, props, and costumes in 2013.

Syracuse youth on stage awaiting an announcement.

The Spanish Action League’s Youth & Careers program encourages students to explore a professional path by introducing them to potential vocations and careers while promoting the benefits of stable employment in their futures.

Samantha Turnquest posing outside of a Syracuse school

When Samantha Turnquest moved with her family from New York City to Syracuse, she had big plans for her education. But she was faced with one major roadblock: affordability.

Keasya Hudgins standing in Nottingham High School

Keasya Hudgins credits her childhood imagination for inspiring her to want to further her education.

Deka Dancil standing in front of the Boys and Girls Clubs Syracuse wall.

When a representative from the Syracuse University STEP Program helped Deka Dancil to see her potential and think seriously about college, she realized she could set her academic sights high.