Past Community Grants

We recently distributed $1,381,547 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds. the William & Mary L. Thorpe Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by the Community Foundation, contributed $100,000 toward the funding.

ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

Everson Museum of Art – $35,000 

Host programs, events, artist talks and classes to foster dialogue around a new exhibit about the decline of print journalism

Onondaga Historical Association – $50,000

Install environmental controls throughout its building

Otisco Lake Community Association – $1,470

Hold three summer concerts featuring local artists to promote social, educational, cultural, and recreational activities for community members

Redhouse Arts Center – $43,200

Purchase an LED marquee to enhance visibility of events throughout the year

Stone Quarry Hill Art Park – $24,200

Renovate the Artist Lodge’s garage and the Dorothy Riester House and Studio to be used for exhibitions, programs and events

EDUCATION

Erie Canal Museum – $20,000

Hire an Education & Visitor Service Coordinator

Jowonio School – $37,170

Purchase two vans that can accommodate car seats and mobility devices

Onondaga Community College Foundation – $30,000

Expand the English for Medical Professions preparation course for individuals seeking employment in the healthcare industry

The Reading League – $27,700

Grow the Professional Development School-Based Partnership Program, which works to improve literacy education for teachers

ENVIRONMENT & ANIMALS

Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District – $80,000

Purchase an aquatic vegetation harvester to assist with the removal of invasive species in local lakes

Finger Lakes Land Trust – $150,000

Purchase 98 acres of land to help conserve the quality of the drinking water in the city of Syracuse

National Audubon Society – $24,000

Expand the Next Generation of Conservationists Program for Onondaga and Cayuga County students

Ruffed Grouse Society – $88,375

Improve habitat health in a forest block across southern Onondaga and northern Cortland counties

Town of Granby – $75,000

Create the town’s first public park to increase recreational activities for community members

Town of Richland – $50,000

Build a new park at Fireman’s Pond and expand the Hamlet Park

HEALTHCARE

13Thirty Cancer Connect – $5,910

Launch a four-session program addressing the sexual health of young adults with cancer

Justice Innovation – $50,000

Support Westside Community First, an overdose prevention and harm reduction program

SAGE Upstate – $16,000

Host a trauma-informed breath work workshop program for LGBTQIA+ adults

The Upstate Foundation – $76,800

Hire a pediatric mental health nurse practitioner

Village Birth International – $58,400

Expand its perinatal health and doula programs for refugee and New American families on the Northside of Syracuse

HUMAN SERVICES

Deaf New Americans Advocacy – $50,000

Purchase farming supplies to help empower and engage farmers who are deaf through agricultural farming

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways – $40,000         

Support the Beyond Program, which provides social and emotional support opportunities for LGBTQIA+ youth and their caregivers and families

Habitat for Humanity – $15,000

Replace the roof of its building on West Genesee Street

Joseph’s House for Women – $60,000

Replace the roof of its building on Court Street to allow for an expansion of rooms

Jubilee Homes of Syracuse – $38,261

Purchase farm supplies and provide stipends for youth participating in the Urban Delights Community Learning Farm

North Area Meals on Wheels – $66,100

Expand its facility to add space for meal preparation and distribution

PEACE, Inc. – $55,000

Support the Early Childhood Career Pathways Program, a childcare workforce partnership with Child Care Solutions of CNY

Salvation Army of Syracuse – $15,000

Repair the elevator in its family shelter

Smokey Hollow Community – $24,000

Hire a strategic development consultant to help with fundraising

Syracuse Northeast Community Center – $44,100

Grow the Food Foundations Program, which promotes individual, family and community health

Women’s Opportunity Center – $30,861

Hire a Personal Assistance Navigator to help women who experience verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse

We recently distributed $197,200 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Aurora of CNY – $18,000

Support its Hearing Aid Program

Central New York Land Trust- $118,000

Build a new office space

The Upstate Foundation -$30,000  

Fund the second year of its Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Chronic Kidney Disease nurse coordinator position

The Upstate Research Foundation– $31,200

Support continued cancer and heart research

We recently distributed $769,999 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

Skaneateles Festival- $29,750        

Host the 2024 Searching for Home stage season, which focuses on telling the stories of local refugee populations

EDUCATION

On Point for College- $60,000

Redesign and update its website and student database

HEALTHCARE

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York- $39,551          

Host two Community Wellness Summits

Syracuse Community Health Center- $50,000      

Expand its school-based dental program offered to Syracuse City School students

Syracuse Housing Authority- $10,000       

Host six Mental Health First Aid training sessions for Syracuse Housing Authority residents

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Inclusive Economy CNY-$47,035

Support the Uplift Micro Loan Fund, which will distribute small loans to local entrepreneurs

ENVIRONNMENT & ANIMALS

Clear Path for Veterans- $50,000

Purchase equipment to outfit a Canine Mobile Unit van

Cornell Cooperative Extension/Madison County- $114,163

Launch the Environment & Sustainability education program for two years

Lime Hollow Nature Center- $50,000

Make accessible renovations to the Lime Hollow Nature Center

HUMAN SERVICES

AccessCNY- $50,000

Hire a trainer to provide intensive hands-on training to new and current staff

ACR Health- $50,000

Redesign and create a new communications plan to help with outreach and exposure

Ronald McDonald House of CNY- $50,000

Renovate its building to expand the number of guest suites

PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT

A Tiny Home for Good- $21,000

Hire an architect to design plans for new single family housing in partnership with the Syracuse Land Bank

Housing Visions Unlimited-$46,200

Build fencing around the garden space of the VanKeuren Square housing complex

Salt City Harvest Farm- $45,000     

Hire a Market Manager for two years

Sarah’s Guest House-$50,000        

Renovate its building to expand the number of guest bedrooms

Town of Madison Historical- $7,300          

Repair the deteriorating basement of its building

We recently distributed $1,127,321 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds. The William & Mary L. Thorpe Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered at the Community Foundation, contributed $25,000 toward the funding.

ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

CNY Arts- $35,000    

Host one year of art exhibitions featuring underrepresented local artists

CNY Jazz Arts Foundation- $47,790          

Make upgrades to its building and expand its music education programs

Everson Museum of Art- $30,000

Host an art exhibition featuring local Onondaga Nation artist Frank Buffalo Hyde to celebrate Indigenous culture and history

India Community Religious & Cultural Center- $44,324

Install a new elevator to make its building accessible for patrons

Symphoria- $20,770

Host its free 2023 summer concert series that takes place at different locations throughout Central New York

EDUCATION

Building Men Program- $20,000

Provide training, mentorship and equipment for two new program facilitators

LiteracyCNY- $30,000

Support the operating costs of its Digital Literacy Program that helps bridge the digital divide

United Way of CNY- $50,000

Support the operating costs of its Book Buddies program that provides one-on-one volunteer based reading assistance for children in the Syracuse City School District

Whole Me- $50,000

Launch a full-time preschool program for children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing

HEALTHCARE

American Cancer Society- $10,000

Support transport services and lodging for patients with cancer

American Diabetes Association- $15,000

Implement Project Power, an initiative to slow childhood obesity in Central New York

Centers at St. Camillus- $60,000

Replace bedroom furniture in its nursing facilities to create a homelike environment for residents

Syracuse Lions Club- $3,500

Purchase a WelchAllyn RetnaVue camera to use for eye screenings

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PEACE, Inc.- $50,000

Purchase materials and equipment for its staff and volunteers to use for delivering its free tax preparation program

Syracuse Film Center- $62,500

Host its JOBS ON SET economic development program that helps local residents build prosperous careers in Central New York’s film industry

Syracuse University/WISE Women’s Business Center- $50,000

Partner with The Hub to increase awareness of programs and resources for female entrepreneurs in Madison County

HUMAN SERVICES

Aurora of CNY- $89,350

Support startup costs of a social/vocational program for students who are hard-of-hearing or have an Auditory Processing Disorder

Food Bank of CNY- $50,000

Purchase and install a new cooler at its warehouse to increase storage capacity

Helio Health- $50,000

Renovate the reception area of its new building on James Street

InterFaith Works of Central New York- $50,000

Hire a program coordinator for its Food Justice Initiative that distributes food to Syracuse neighborhoods with the highest rates of poverty and food insecurity

Joseph’s House for Women- $60,000

Install two new rooftop air conditioning units

LAUNCH CNY- $20,000

Purchase a seven passenger vehicle to transport clients to medical appointments, volunteering engagements and recreational activities

Road to Emmaus Ministry of Syracuse- $50,000

Renovate its East Glen Ave building to accommodate the growing need for more space to host in-house programs for children and families

Samaritan Center- $29,200

Renovate a Case Management Annex connected to its building to expand its case management services

Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY- $50,000

Expand its offerings of legal support to MWBE businesses

PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT

FOCUS Greater Syracuse- $54,887

Launch a 6-month planning and design phase for a community-wide visioning project

Partnership for Community Development- $45,000

Create a Nine Mile Swamp public park and boat launch

We distributed $197,200 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Aurora of CNY – $18,000

Support for its Hearing Aid Program

Central New York Land Trust- $118,000

Support construction costs for a new office space $118,000

The Upstate Foundation -$30,000  

Fund the third year of its Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Chronic Kidney Disease nurse coordinator position

The Upstate Research Foundation- $31,200

Support continued cancer and heart research

We distributed $974,280 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

Arts at the Palace – $19,890

Launch Hamilton Creates, a new artist development and incubator studio

Syracuse Stage – $12,000

Expand its supply of accessibility equipment to offer sensory-friendly shows

The CORA Foundation – $30,595

Renovate and repair the infrastructure of the ArtRage Gallery building to include ADA compliant restrooms

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT

Mercy Works – $50,000

Renovate the Clarence Jordan Vision Center to allow for expansion of its career development program offerings

Northeast Hawley Development Association – $22,000

Host the second year of its economic development pilot program

The Women’s Economic Institute – $50,000

Support its Southside Renaissance Project. Which aims to redevelop underused and underfunded areas around the city

Westcott Community Center (WCC) – $72,942

Host a collaborative employment program with Syracuse Community Center to assist individuals with finding employment opportunities and advancing their careers

EDUCATION

Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse – $20,000

Host a junior staff program to provide teens with opportunities to explore careers in youth or human service

Congolese Women Vision Integrity Action – $15,000

Host lead poisoning and computer literacy trainings for New Americans that face language barriers

Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park – $45,576           

Host its Tadpole Academy and Tales & Tails workshops for children impacted by systemic racism or other bias

Museum of Science & Technology Foundation – $50,000

Upgrade its phone and internet systems to improve storage capacity for customer records

Skaneateles Festival – $30,000

Launch “Following Harriet”, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Tubman

Tillie’s Touch – $29,398

Install an indoor soccer training area in its new community center and academic tutoring facility

ENVIRONMENT & ANIMALS

Cazenovia Preservation Foundation – $63,745

Revitalize trails around the Gorge Trail Gateway and Chittenango Creek

Clear Path for Veterans – $46,700

Support pre-production planning costs of a new canine facility to house its Canine Program

Humane Association of CNY – $22,000

Replace the front windows of the shelter to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs

HUMAN SERVICES

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County – $50,000

Support the creation of a Ukrainian Direct Assistance Fund to aid Ukrainian refugees

Deaf New Americans Advocacy – $50,000

Purchase an accessible passenger van to transport New Americans

Hillside Children’s Center Syracuse – $20,000

Purchase laptops for students in the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program to use to complete online schoolwork and college or job applications

Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center – $76,522

Upgrade the security systems at its main facility

OG’s Against Violence – $58,000

Support its Violence Interrupter Training Program to help prevent violence in the community

Purpose Farm – $30,000

Rebuild a barn that was destroyed in a fire to provide housing for animals and host programming

Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment – $59,912

Fund a year of the Director of Agriculture position to help community members learn how to grow their own food

Syracuse Northeast Community Center – $50,000

Purchase new laptops and tablets for its CNY Digital Empowerment Program, which provides residents with access to technology equipment

We distributed $1,131,827 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

EDUCATION

Onondaga Community College Foundation- $40,000

Provide financial awards to students who participate in its OCC Advantage Program, which provides support for students who face a lack of home resources

Partners in Learning- $10,000

Expand its Diversity in Early Education and Care project aimed at increasing the supply of skilled, bilingual early education and care professionals

Syracuse University/Advancement & External Affairs- $18,425

Host a strategic planning retreat and train staff of the North Side Learning Center and SU’s Engaged Humanities Network

The Reading League- $50,000

Hire a Director of Community Education and Engagement to help expand its reach to historically excluded communities

The Research Foundation for SUNY- $27,474

Launch its Video Production and Visual Storytelling Summer Camp for Syracuse City School District students to learn about film and storytelling

environment & ANIMALS

ESF College Foundation- $40,400

Assist landowners on Skaneateles Lake with land restoration to preserve water quality and increase the health of the ecosystem

National Audubon Society- $13,000

Host its Youth Leadership Program, which teaches students about how to preserve Central New York’s declining bird species

Natural Heritage Trust/Albany Office- $50,000

Support its Central NY Ladders to the Outdoors Program to allow for year-round outdoor programming for youth

HEALTHCARE

American Cancer Society/ Northeast Region- $30,000

Transport cancer patients to appointments around Onondaga and Madison counties

American Red Cross of Central New York- $40,000

Make technology upgrades in three training rooms to better accommodate both larger in-person and hybrid training sessions

Elmcrest Children’s Center- $150,000

Build a 28-bedroom home for its mental health crisis respite program, which provides children with professional counseling, peer support, healthy meals and recreational opportunities

HUMAN SERVICES

Brady Faith Center- $50,000

Support the Hope, Health, and Healing Workforce Training Model at the Brady Market

BRiDGES/Madison County Council on Alcoholism- $15,000

Purchase a new web-based Employer Resource Portal that will help expand its Employee Assistance Program

Greater Syracuse Works (SHA)- $40,000

Hire a new coordinator and support a Director of Strategic Initiatives position

Hospice Foundation of CNY & of the Finger Lakes- $27,578

Upgrade data back-up capacity and server space

Joseph’s House for Women- $25,000

Make fire and safety renovations to its new building that houses pregnant and parenting women and their children

National Black Leadership Commission on Health- $50,000

Hire two LCSW Mental Health Providers and a Program Manager to help implement a program that increases access to mental health services for Black residents of Syracuse

PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT

A Tiny Home for Good- $25,000

Hire a Construction Manager to help build high quality homes more efficiently and increase its capacity for projects like simultaneous multi-house builds and renovations of run-down multi-family properties

Altamont Program- $35,500

Purchase new equipment and renovate a kitchen used for serving nutritious meals to Veterans on-site in East Syracuse

Central Current- $50,000

Support start-up costs for its new digital newsroom including hiring editorial and business staff

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways- $20,000

Launch Camp Beyond 10102, the first sleep away camp for LGBTQIA+ children in New York State

Manlius Senior Centre- $35,000

Renovate its activity center to create a comfortable gathering room for seniors

Town of Eaton- $120,000

Construct a public park with an amphitheater, restrooms, spray fountain, picnic tables and trees to address the lack of parks and recreational facilities in the town

WCNY Public Broadcasting Council of CNY- $65,000

Purchase and replace broadcast equipment to continue broadcasting educational programs and local government proceedings

YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley – Oneida- $22,500

Purchase new fitness equipment for its Cardiovascular Rehab and Cancer Survivorship programs

YWCA of Syracuse & Onondaga County- $32,000

Expand its Girls Inc. program, which helps develop girls’ potential and talents by focusing on financial literacy, college and career prep, STEM and ELA

We distributed $127,500 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

HEALTHCARE

The Upstate Foundation- $30,000

Fund the second year of its Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Chronic Kidney Disease nurse coordinator position

The Upstate Research Foundation- $24,500

Support continued cancer research

HUMAN SERVICES

Clear Path for Veterans- $23,000

Support dog training expenses for its Canine Program, which improves the quality of life for Veterans with post-traumatic stress or other trauma

Volunteer Lawyers Project- $50,000

Fund the second year of its CNY Immigration Program, which provides free legal services for new refugees in Central New York

We distributed $824,997 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

CNY Arts-$25,000

Purchase marketing related materials that encourages hard-to-reach populations to attend virtual or in-person arts programs

Redhouse Arts Center-$40,000      

Support operating expenses for its 2021-22 Main-Stage Season

Syracuse Film Center- $45,000

Launch a filmmaking training program for local youth

EDUCATION

CNY Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Alliance- $40,000

Expand its education program and transition its Education Coordinator to a full-time position to increase outreach and awareness of tick-borne disease

Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York- $20,000

Expand JA Inspire, a virtual work-readiness program that connects students throughout Onondaga and Madison counties with employers

Museum of Science & Technology Foundation- $75,000

Upgrade its Omitheater, a digital theatre and planetarium that allows for virtual streaming

Onondaga Environmental Institute- $39,896

Launch an environmental education program to engage youth in place-based outdoor and indoor science adventures at Onondaga Creek Watershed

environment & animals

Town of Nelson- $20,000

Remediate erosion that threatens Blueberry Island, a small island in Tuscarora Lake that provides habitat for northern red bellied turtles, Canadian geese, mergansers, kingfishers and muskrats

HEALTHCARE

Loretto- $77,000

Create a Recruitment and Training Center to provide a space for employer-driven vocational training and application assistance

HUMAN SERVICES

AccessCNY- $50,000

Purchase a new wheelchair-accessible van to help transport individuals with developmental disabilities or an acquired brain injury to community outings

Community Options-$23,000          

Purchase a vehicle to help bring people who would otherwise be isolated to interviews, jobs and training sites

Consortium for Children’s Services- $30,000

Provide Circle of Security Parenting and Intensive Home Visiting services to help improve parent/child relationships and mental health

Fight for Hearts -$11,300

Launch a new fitness program, Spinning Orange, to continue providing free virtual fitness classes for children

The First Tee of Syracuse- $49,425

Build two overhanging decks to provide access to fishing opportunities for youth to engage in nature

InterFaith Works- $65,000   

Create an Afghan Unmet Needs Fund to provide direct assistance to Afghan evacuees resettling in Syracuse

Madison County Children’s Camp – $15,000

Build a boathouse to store water activity equipment to prevent deterioration

PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT

LiteracyCNY- $30,000

Train and recruit 100 new volunteers for its adult literacy programs and offer support for returning and new volunteers

New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation- $50,000

Launch a program to promote civic engagement and education in the local community around the I-81 and Syracuse Surge infrastructure projects

Northeast Hawley Development Association- $24,376

Launch an economic development program for local Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Purpose Farm- $20,000       

Rebuild its main barn that burned down last year

YMCA of Greater Syracuse- $75,000

Replace windows and renovate its senior citizen housing to improve the overall quality of life for its senior tenants as well as address health and safety concerns

We distributed $1,059,135 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

Musical Associates of Central New York- $35,000

Implement a Diversity Fellowship and a literacy/music project for the elementary schools feeding into Corcoran High School

EDUCATION

Center for Community Alternatives- $15,000

Launch its Youth Violence and Peer Leadership Program which provides education and peer leadership training opportunities to Syracuse youth impacted by violence

Mercy Works- $30,000

Expand its Synergy and Digital Music Labs that are components of its career pathways program

environment & ANIMALS

Cazenovia Preservation Foundation- $64,000

Purchase a 27.5-acre property in Cazenovia, NY, for habitat and open space conservation and to provide public access to the Sherman’s Gulch Trail

Central New York Land Trust- $150,000

Support enhanced outdoor recreation and water quality at the Albanese Preserve at the R.J. Vitkus Conservation Area of Skaneateles Lake

Charles N. Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center- $10,000

Construct a plumbed building to assist with wildlife rehabilitation efforts

Friends of Rosamond Gifford Zoo- $50,000

Construct a 20,000 square-foot free standing animal health center that will replace the current medical clinic

Friends of Wildlife- $2,000

Purchase a new security camera at the Webster Pond

HEALTHCARE

Community Memorial Hospital Foundation- $50,000

Renovate and expand its Emergency, Radiology, Lab and Rehab departments

The Upstate Foundation- $50,000

Support the Golisano Center for Special Needs– AccessCNY Sensory Movement Exploration Center which promotes physical activity and wellness for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

HUMAN SERVICES

CDS Wolf Foundation- $33,000

Construct Monarch Commons, affordable and supportive housing community that will serve homeless veterans

Chadwick Residence- $20,000

Implement a new Senior Resident Advisor position to facilitate the HEAL Together Program that focuses on increasing independent living skills for homeless women

Chenango Nursery School- $4,350

Purchase new software to create a safe and reliable communication space for parents and caregivers

Exceptional Family Resources- $30,000

Create service provider and client matching software to make connections more efficient and mutually beneficial

Fund for the City of New York/Center for Court Innovation- $25,000

Hire Peacemaking staff to coordinate a new Community Impact Team, which is a resident-based group

Gigi’s Playhouse of Syracuse- $5,785

Host its Amina Grace Speech & Language Program which provides free 1-on-1 speech therapy

Inclusive Alliance IPA- $45,000

Compose and implement a business and sustainability plan

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center- $50,000

Hire new therapists to increase staff diversity to work with clientele representative of the larger population

Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment- $27,000

Purchase a passenger van to transport New Americans participating in the Syracuse Refugee Agriculture Program where they grow culturally appropriate crops to improve their own food access

Volunteer Lawyers Project- $50,000

Expand its Immigration Program that supports New Americans with legal services

Whole Me, Inc- $25,000

Create a succession plan to help facilitate a smooth transition as the organization experiences a change in senior leadership

Workers Justice Center- $5,000

Conduct a landscape analysis to help create more targeted education and outreach to farms and farm labor institutions in Madison and Onondaga counties

PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT

Greater Syracuse Land Bank- $50,000

Restore a nationally registered historic church on the Southside

Greater Syracuse Works- $40,000

Launch workforce development programs in response to increased needs within the community

The George & Rebecca Barnes Foundation- $18,000

Make necessary renovations to its historical building on James Street

Oneida Community Mansion House- $50,000

Support its Save the Roof preservation project that protects its historical building by repairing roofs and masonry

TNT-Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today- $75,000

Replace a spray fountain at Washington Square Park

We distributed $203,850  to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds and $175,000 in LeadSafeCNY grants, totaling $378,850,

Education

On Point for College- $53,400 to provide career, college access and college success services for students

Health

Alzheimer’s Association – $25,000 

Maintain its 24/7 Support Line service that serves as a lifeline for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers needing support

SUNY Upstate Foundation – $15,000

Launch a program that promotes physical fitness for youth with vision impairments

SUNY Upstate Foundation – $30,000

For year one of three to hire a nurse coordinator for its Pediatric Kidney Transplant and Chronic Kidney Disease Center

SUNY Upstate Foundation – $31,200

Conduct research to determine the changes in cardio-respiratory functions during seizures

Human Services

Catholic Charities – $49,250

Support the third year of its Dignity Works program, which provides job opportunities to individuals facing obstacles that make it difficult to find their way out of poverty

LeadSafeCNY Grants

Central/Eastern NY Lead Poisoning Resource Center – $25,000

Purchase Lead Care II Machines for medical practices that serve neighborhoods where elevated blood lead levels are high

City of Syracuse – $150,000

Support the city –wide HUD lead remediation program

We distributed $539,877 in grants to charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

ARTS CULTURE & HUMANITIES

Everson Museum of Art – $40,500

Hire a fulltime grant writer to help increase its fundraising capacity, programming and inclusion initiatives

Museum of Science & Technology Foundation (MOST)- $17,250

Launch a new after-school mentorship program for Black youth that will guide them through career exploration in the areas of science, technology, skilled trades and manufacturing

Syracuse Children’s Theatre- $14,837

Hire a student success specialist to support students of all abilities so that its arts recreation is inclusive for all children

Syracuse Stage- $25,000

Support racial equity training for its staff and board using artistic projects that highlight the voices of people of color

EDUCATION

The Reading League Syracuse- $45,000

Produce reading lessons geared toward Pre-K-3rd graders that will air on WCNY for students impacted by COVID-19

ENVIRONMENT

Skaneateles Lake Association- $50,000

Develop an in-person and virtual curriculum for its Emerging Scientists Program that teaches students about watershed science

SUNY ESF- $36,070

Conduct a land restoration project to improve the water quality of Skaneateles Lake

YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County- $18,500

Host programming for girls ages 5-18 to help build self-resilience, confidence and set future goals

HUMAN SERVICEs

A Tiny Home for Good Syracuse- $35,000

Restore property that will serve as its headquarters

Brady Faith Center- $60,000

Create a workforce development plan for its new apprenticeship program at Brady Market

David’s Refuge- $27,500

Increase program accessibility, outreach and increase partnerships with people of color to diversify its client base and staff and decrease racial disparity

Fiver Children’s Foundation New York- $10,000

Host diversity, equity and inclusion assessments, trainings and community workshops to help with the creation of a strategic plan

The Haven at Skanda- $25,000

Hire a consultant to create a new strategic plan that will allow for growth, expansion and the sustainability of its programming

Junior Achievement of Central Upstate NY- $15,000

Launch a new youth entrepreneurial program and support its financial literacy programs for students in Syracuse

PGR Foundation- $25,099

Purchase technology equipment and hire tutors for its Back to School Pandemic Preparation Series

Vesta Community Housing Development- $30,000

Purchase a van to safely transport Veterans to and from appointments

PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT

City of Syracuse- $65,000

Support its Lead Abatement Program and launch workforce training and certification for housing code inspectors

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County- $65,131

Support its curbside market program, which is a collaborative of farmers, local nonprofits and human service organizations that provides fresh and healthy grocery items to Madison County residents

Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today- $4,000

Launch a social and digital media campaign to continue its Lead Poisoning Education and Awareness Project

We distributed $685,925 in grants to 24 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

Symphoria- $40,000

Support the costs of hosting virtual fall concerts

Syracuse City Ballet- $36,900

General operating bridge funding

EDUCATION

Cazenovia Community Preschool- $30,000

Make capital improvements to its Snack Studio and Sensory Lab

Erie Canalway- $19,780

Launch a cross-curriculum program with the Museum of Science and Technology (MoST) that combines STEM and History

North Syracuse Early Education Program- $30,000

To build an inclusive playground

Partners in Learning- $10,000

Support its Diversity in Early Education & Care initiative in Syracuse

ENVIRONMENT

National Audubon Society- $12,500

Host virtual Onondaga Lake STEM Series for children and adults

Northeast Organic Farming Association- $28,066

Transition to a web-based platform for farmers and consumers

Onondaga Environmental Institute- $28,155

Create a stream monitoring program for youth in Syracuse and the Onondaga Nation

HEALTHCARE

American Red Cross- $28,000

Purchase a new Community Emergency vehicle for blood donation transportation services

HUMAN SERVICES

Advocates- $25,000

Conduct job training in partnership with AccessCNY and its Provisions Bakery program that prepares individuals of all abilities for the workforce

Aurora of CNY- $50,000

Redesign its central databases for more efficient agency operations

CNY Jazz- $15,000

Support costs associated with converting in-person programming to an online platform

Community Options – $18,451

Upgrade its technology for job training and placement programming

Empire Housing Development- $26,000

Make capital improvements to its office building at 643 Park Ave

Heritage Farm- $31,616

Technology upgrades and SMART boards to assist with virtual programming

Madison Cortland ARC- $50,000

General operating bridge funding

Ophelia’s Place- $30,000

General operating bridge funding

PEACE, Inc.- $38,157

Purchase a van for its Meals-to-Go service and deliver meals to seniors

SAGE Upstate- $20,000

Convert in-person programming to an online platform

Syracuse Rescue Mission- $50,000

Fund a program manager at the Runaway and Homeless Shelter for LGBTQ youth

Table Community Food Pantry- $15,000

Build additional storage space for its food distribution program

PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT

Partnership for Community Development- $13,300

Purchase and install new signage along the Chenango Canal Towpath Trail

Volunteer Lawyers Project- $40,000

General operating expenses to accommodate an increase in COVID-19-related case management

We distributed $146,654 in grants to eight charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Human Services

Catholic Charities- $49,250

Fund a manager position for its job training program

Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network- $28,904

Purchase a van to increase access to healthcare services

WHOLE ME- $45,000

Make HVAC system improvements and install security equipment

Small Grants

Aurora of CNY- $5,600

Support its Hearing Aid Program that provides children with hearing aids

Contact Community Services- $7,000

Develop a Healthy Homes website

Good Life Youth Foundation- $5,500

Expand its imprinting program that provides youth with job training

Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Program- $10,000

Support the relocation of families with children that have elevated blood lead levels

REACH CNY- $3,800

Purchase portable cribs for its Cribs for Kids Program

We distributed nearly $850,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Arts at the Palace- $20,000

Support Script to Stage, an arts-based residency program at the Palace Theater in Hamilton, NY

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse- $31,300

Support its in-school arts education program, which brings high-quality performances into local schools to encourage curiosity and passion for the arts

Point of Contact- $9,000

Expand its El Punto Art Studio program, which provides cultural educational experiences for youth populations

Redhouse Arts Center- $75,000

Support the Fences and Fun Home productions, which directly address issues related to diversity within the Syracuse area

Syracuse Community Choir- $19,000

Fund a part-time Managing Director to assist in the capacity building and succession planning of the organization

Syracuse Poster Project- $20,052

Hire a salesperson to diversify revenue streams and expand the presence of civic arts kiosks around the City of Syracuse

WCNY- $23,118

Upgrade its streaming infrastructure by converting a recording booth

Education

Le Moyne College- $90,000

Collaborate with Syracuse University to promote civic engagement amongst students, faculty and the community

SUNY Morrisville College Foundation- $25,000 

Conduct educational outreach to SUNY Morrisville and the surrounding community for its recycling program

Syracuse University/Advancement & External Affairs- $67,296

Collaborate with the Skaneateles Lake Asociation to better predict and prevent Harmful Algal Blooms on Skaneateles Lake

Environment & Animals

Cornell Cooperative Extension/Madison County- $35,000

Host a series of facilitated ‘Food for Thought’ dinner conversations to bridge the divide between farmers and consumers in order to build community and positively impact farmer mental health

The Great Swamp Conservancy- $12,038

Install a parking lot for visitor safety and convenience

Healthcare

Crouse Health Foundation- $150,000

Build a new facility for its Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services located on Erie Boulevard in Syracuse

Human Services

Boys & Girls Clubs- $25,000

Launch the Junior Staff Program for youth who are looking to explore a career in the human service field

Ignatian Volunteer Corps- $7,000

Provide health and human services for New Americans being served at All Saints Church

On Point for College- $60,000

Create a full-time staff position to recruit, train, and manage volunteers, increasing On Point’s capacity to serve low-income students

Purpose Farm- $33,900

Hire a part time Development Director who will help create new fundraising streams to ensure long-term sustainability

Vera House- $50,000

Data management software and technology upgrades

Public & Societal Benefit

New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation- $70,000

Continue civic engagement activities surrounding the I-81 project and Environmental Impact Study results

Syracuse Center for Peace and Social Justice- $17,500

Make ADA-compliant upgrades to its building

We distributed $731,745 in grants to 25 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation- $27,000

Complete renovations to the lower level of its theater

Museum of Science & Technology Foundation- $22,000

Purchase a permanent dinosaur exhibit and cafeteria seating for its new student dining space

Onondaga Historical Association- $25,000

Conduct research, development, and artifact selection for the Brewseum, a museum on the brewing history in Syracuse and Onondaga County, located within the Iron Pier facility

Skaneateles Festival- $16,500

Expand digital and social media programs to improve audience engagement and customer relations. Syracuse City Ballet received $20,900 to purchase office equipment and technology upgrades to operate more efficiently

Syracuse International Film Festival- $18,000

Support the 2019 October film festival. The purpose of the festival is to help increase civic participation and community vitality by opening up the world of film literacy to the Central New York community

Syracuse Stage- $25,000

Make Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) mandated upgrades that include re-banding and replacing wireless devices for hearing impaired patrons

Education

Hamilton Central School- $17,995

Purchase virtual welding hardware and software for use in the Agriculture Education programs of three school districts in Madison County – Hamilton, Madison and Stockbridge Valley

National Math Foundation- $20,000

Purchase marketing materials, supplies and refreshments for its Young Leaders United program. The program helps the United Way of CNY through donations, fundraising, volunteering and advocacy

Environment & Animals

Central New York Land Trust- $60,000

Establish an Outdoor Watershed Education Center on Skaneateles Lake

Helping Hounds Dog Rescue- $100,000

Renovate its new facility, which includes expanded educational opportunities

Town of Nelson- $20,000

Create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant multi-use trail

Healthcare

Action for Healthy Kids- $50,000

Support the Game On program to promote healthy lifestyles

Jewish Home of Central New York- $23,650

Install a new security system

Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center- $75,000

Purchase classroom equipment for its Training Center of the Future

Human Services

Community Action Partnership for Madison County- $20,000

Continue its Transitional Housing and STEHP programs. The STEHP program provides housing to people facing homelessness and helps people facing eviction with the resources to stay in their home while the Transitional Housing program provides families with housing as they work towards housing stability

Food Bank of CNY- $50,000

Renovate a portion of its warehouse to expand the capacity of its volunteer program and maximize distribution efforts

The Haven at Skanda- $20,000

Weatherize its barn to accommodate year-round programming

Image Initiative- $15,000

Expand the CHOICES program for SCSD high school girls

Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York- $10,000

Expand its extended learning, afterschool and business programs

Legal Services of Central New York- $25,000

Support internal and external activities including an equity audit, equity plan, training, and an advocacy plan

McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site- $36,100

HVAC system improvements and install intercom equipment to increase safety measures

Mercy Works- $13,000

Develop career and life-skill development programming

Salvation Army of Syracuse- $64,000

Renovate two elevators at its central office to provide visitors and staff with a dependable way to access the building

YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley – Oneida- $18,000

Renovate and upgrade its HVAC system

We distributed $134,926 in grants to five charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Human Services

Catholic Charities- $49,250

Launch a workforce training program for individuals facing poverty. The program will provide participants with an opportunity learn the necessary skills to become employed and contribute to the economy. The Community Foundation’s grant is renewable for up to three years, and matched in partnership with the Allyn Family Foundation, to provide a pathway to sustainability for this key workforce development effort.

WHOLE ME- $35,900

Expand its afterschool program in collaboration with the Syracuse City School District. The program provides increased access to communication and improved literacy skills to deaf and hard-of-hearing children and families in CNY.

Public & Societal Benefit

United Way of CNY- $45,000

Purchase technology equipment for its new office location

Small Grants

Good Life Philanthropic Youth Foundation- $976

Purchase supplies and equipment for its “Good Lawn Day” program where youth have hands-on experience in entrepreneurship by tending to lawns in the community

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center- $3,800

Fund prevention, intervention and education efforts related to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

We distributed nearly $700,000 in grants to 17 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Everson Museum- $50,000

Launch a rebranding initiative and marketing plan to broaden its outreach

The Landmark Theatre- $75,000

Install a new sound system that enhances the visitor experience

Education

Hillside Children’s Foundation- $50,000

Provide a Regents preparatory program for at-risk youth

Environment & Animals

ESF College Foundation- $60,000

Hire a full-time educator for its Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation program that provides students with guidance while out in the field conducting research

Friends of Rogers- $13,500

Purchase a 15-passenger van to help Madison County residents have better access its programming

Health

St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Foundation- $8,897

Replace carpeting in its Wound Care Center to prevent contamination and public health issues

Human Services

Access CNY- $75,000

Replace its elevator and HVAC system to ensure visitor safety and comfort

Advocates- $10,000

Conduct training sessions for staff and individuals to learn how to electronically access case records and service options

Aurora CNY- $14,400

Children’s hearing aid program that provides audiology and hearing services for families and children

InterFaith Works- $30,000

Support its One to One program, which matches volunteers with aging residents in facilities that may not have loved ones to visit

Neighborhood Innovations- $100,000

Purchase an emergency generator for its Freedom Commons apartment building, which contains affordable apartments and a homeless shelter in Syracuse

Purpose Farm- $24,975

Purchase a new tractor that will be used daily and year-round by volunteers and during its youth mentoring sessions

Rescue Mission Alliance- $36,760

Install seamless dividers to prevent the spread and breeding of bedbugs within its shelter sleeping areas

Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corporation- $45,000

Purchase new kitchen equipment for its new Community Cafe on Syracuse’s Southside. The Cafe will be the home of a new culinary training program for at-risk individuals.

Syracuse University- $19,760

Support a new training program through its Falk School in collaboration with MAMI for interpreters and psychotherapists that work with resettled refugees in Syracuse

Women’s Opportunity Center- $37,000

Purchase a new van that will transport women to other skill-building activities off-site

Public & Societal Benefit

United Way of CNY- $45,000

Purchase technology equipment for its new office location

We distributed nearly $300,000 in grants to 11 charitable organizations our Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Erie Canal Museum- $30,000

Hire a full-time museum educator to increase its capacity to provide arts education to local children and visitors of the museum

National Railway Historical Society- $35,000

Restore a historical railroad caboose to protect it from further deterioration

Redhouse Arts Center- $42,500

Hire a technical director to help manage all three of its theaters effectively

Education

Chenango Nursery School- $10,000

Launch a music program for children that includes singing, movement and instrumental play

Oneida Area Day Care Center- $15,000

Replace its roof to protect classrooms from future leakage and mold that pose a danger to children

Environment & Animals

Orenda Springs Experiential Learning Center- $31,532

Purchase a new tractor that will allow for year-long use and more easily maintain its 140 acres of property

Human Services

Launch CNY- $25,000

Purchase furniture that will accommodate its growing staff and client base

Syracuse Cooperative Federal Credit Union- $70,000

Convert its core information management system to a more affordable, robust and efficient platform

Small Grants

Chadwick Residence- $4,000

Hire a part-time Resident Advisor to facilitate weekly house meetings for homeless women to learn independent living skills

Chenango Nursery School- $10,000

Launch a music program for children that includes singing, movement and instrumental play

Move Along- $8,500

Purchase wheelchair accessible tennis equipment for people of all abilities to participate in adaptive sports

The Partnership for Community Development- $10,000

Produce marketing materials to help increase membership and program offerings in the Hamilton area

We distributed more than $500,000 in grants to 23 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Symphoria- $30,000

Launch a series of performances featuring the work of women composers. The series will highlight the role of women as change makers with a focus on the suffrage movement

Syracuse City Ballet- $21,942

Purchase storage and in-house performance equipment to create a more transformable space

Education

The Reading League- $20,523

Initiate training for reading coaches in Central New York schools. This will provide teachers with the necessary skills to further support children that have difficulty reading or writing

Environment & Animals

National Audubon Society- $9,440

Launch STEM programming for Syracuse City School District students

Natural Heritage Trust- $25,000

Develop and install interpretive exhibits at Green Lakes State Park. The new exhibits will provide guests with observational tools to enhance learning and exploration.

Health

Liberty Resources- $50,000

Expand the services and hours of operation at its Integrated Care Clinic, as well as begin a pediatric program. This expansion will provide families with increased access to healthcare services in one central location. Syracuse Jewish Family Services received $25,000 to implement a Mind Aerobics program that will provide brain health services for elderly residents.

Human Services

Building Men -$20,750

Expand its Building Men program in Syracuse City School District high schools. The program provides young men with character building, resume and cover letter writing, interview, time management and goal setting skills.

Clear Path for Veterans -$35,075

Track and measure outcomes of client participation. This will allow staff to identify service gaps and make necessary programming adjustments.

Dunbar Association -$15,000

Replace furniture and purchase equipment for its Youth Esteem program space. This includes the purchase of a smart-board to provide interactive instruction in its after-school sessions.

The First Tee- $32,000

Purchase an environmentally friendly tractor for its grounds. The new tractor will prevent future waste and support the organization’s sustainability.

Haven at Skanda- $20,000

Expand its Summer at Skanda program for at-risk youth that are behind their grade level in social development. The program empowers children with daily leadership and decision making activities.

Matthew 25 Farm- $15,000

Construct a second in-ground greenhouse to increase distribution of its produce for local food pantries

New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation- $35,000

Hire a project manager to lead a newly launched civic engagement campaign around I-81 replacement and repair

PEACE, Inc.- $75,000

Replace the roof at its Eastside Family Resource Center

The People Project- $25,250

Purchase kitchen equipment for Hope Café, which offers programming and support for people struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, job loss, mental health issues and more

Vera House- $25,000

Purchase a generator to prevent disruption in critical services

Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County -$40,500 to hire a consultant to conduct an internal audit to revise practices and policies with a focus on anti-racism to improve the workplace, and develop a comprehensive anti-racism training for the legal community

Small Grants

Heritage Farm- $2,055

Purchase equipment that will enable overnight respite services for clients with epilepsy

Izaak Walton League- $2,476

Expand the Young Naturalists of CNY environmental education program to libraries in the City of Syracuse

Light Work- $6,500

Launch a digital photography workshop in collaboration with the Lafayette Big Picture School. Students will learn creative ways to participate in civic engagement and hone their craft

Madison County Department of Emergency Management- $10,000

Purchase and distribute smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to residents

Skaneateles YMCA- $9,268

Replace strength equipment in its fitness area. The new equipment will ensure that members have full access to health improvement and preventative wellness needs.

We distributed $112,400 in grants to six charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Education

Early Childhood Alliance -$75,000

Programming designed to guarantee all children in Onondaga County are healthy, thriving and successful in school and life

Environment & Animals

Cazenovia Preservation Foundation – $15,000

Restore its 2.5 mile Gorge Trail for all-season use by non-motorized visitors and to reduce current and future erosion and sedimentation into Chittenango Creek

Small Grants

HearStrong Foundation – $5,000

Educate community members on the availability of hearing loss treatment

PEACE, Inc. -$8,700

Train volunteers for its Foster Grandparent program, which provides low-income senior citizens the unique opportunity to share their lifetime of skills, talents, and abilities with children and young adults of all abilities

REACH CNY-$3,700

Purchase new cribs for its Safe Sleep Education and Cribs for Kids programs, which provide parents with safe sleep education and portable cribs

United Way of CNY -$5,000

Young Leaders United community forums for to engage professionals in making lasting positive changes in the community

We distributed $543, 034 in grants to 14 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts Culture & Humanities

Earlville Opera House- $20,000

Purchase a new heating system that will allow the theater to run its programming year round

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse -$25,000

Expand its Sequential Dramatics program to provide arts enrichment in low-income schools with limited access to artistic programming

Syracuse Stage – $25,000

Support Cold Read: A Festival of Hot New Plays. The new program will educate audiences on the process of new works and how to use theater to express themselves

Education

Earlville Free Library -$18,858

Create a new children’s area, computer laboratory and teen lounge. The designated space will enhance the library’s ability to provide customized materials and services to children and youth.

The Positivity Project -$24,000

Build two new training programs for principals and teachers to foster and continue the growth of their knowledge of positive psychology to teach to their students

Onondaga County Public Library – $21,579

Create a new area designated for children and teens. The addition will provide children and teens with a space for learning, one-on-one computer job assistance and early literacy programs.

Environment & Animals

Humane Association of CNY -$85,000

Rebuild and renovate its animal shelter. The new shelter will repair flooding from highway runoff and prevent the spread of infection caused by poor air circulation and filtration.

Health

Oneida Healthcare Center -$75,000

Expand its outpatient radiology facility. The expansion will provide access to various health services in one location.

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York -$30,000

Renovate its waiting room to create a safe welcoming environment for visitors

Human Services

Aurora of CNY-$30,000

Launch Adult and Children Care Coordination Services, which will provide hearing and visually impaired individuals with improved health care coordination and management

YMCA of Greater Syracuse-$150,000

Install a new elevator for its residence facility. The addition of the elevator will allow the program to increase capacity to serve more men, as well as increase the dignity of the environment in which they live.

Public & Societal Benefit

Friends of Camillus Park -$23,847

Purchase and install accessible outdoor fitness equipment. The new equipment will encourage increased activity for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Small Grants

Hillside Children’s Foundation-$9,750

Support the Swag Team program, which works to increase grades and lower high school dropout rates

Junior League of Syracuse -$5,000

Purchase new electronic office equipment to allow for more efficient data gathering and effective programming

We distributed $342,520 in grants to 11 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts Culture & Humanities

Museum of Science & Technology Foundation (MoST)-$59,975

Fund phase one of renovations to its traveling exhibit area

Society for New Music – $19,500

Host an opera performance about Matilda Joslyn Gage in partnership with Syracuse City High Schools and Cazenovia College. The performance will educate youth about the important role that CNY native Matilda Joslyn Gage had in the Women’s Suffrage movement.

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School -$19,000

Install a library to support its literacy program. The new library will serve and address the low literacy rates of students that live in underserved areas in the city of Syracuse.

Environment & Animals

Friends of Beaver Lake – $32,003

Create new exhibits that will provide visitors with a deeper awareness of the complexity of the ecosystem and the decisions that affect it

Human Services

A Tiny Home for Good – $20,000

Development of a four-unit tiny home community to provide housing for individuals facing homelessness

Good Life Youth Foundation – $56,123

Develop Good Life Enterprises, a social enterprise and job training program for youth facing poverty in Syracuse. The training will teach them the necessary skills to be successful in future job endeavors.

Person to Person Citizen Advocacy Association- $11,637

Hire a consultant to assist with organizational and fund development. The consultant will provide coaching and assistance for staff and board to obtain stable fundraising dollars.

Ronald McDonald House of CNY – $24,282

Support technology upgrades that will assist with growth in occupancy and fund development. The upgrades will increase the staff’s capacity to effectively manage day-to-day operations of guest services and donor management.

Skaneateles Early Childhood Center -$25,000

Replace its roof. The new roof will prevent water leakage and fix compromised barrier and insulation that could pose a danger risk to children.

United Way of CNY -$50,000

Expand the Street Addiction Institute, which provides trauma-related support to residents of neighborhoods affected by gun and gang violence

We distributed $688,440 in grants to 23 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts Culture & Humanities

The Cora Foundation/Art Rage Gallery-$11,625

Create a photography exhibition featuring portraits of local women who have broken gender boundaries and fought for gender equality

Everson Museum of Art – $150,000

Make repairs to its front podium to halt leakage into the building

Oneida Community Mansion House -$31,202

Purchase improved security systems to better monitor and protect mobility of impaired individuals

Symphoria- $22,000

Support its Canal Concerts, a collaboration with the Erie Canal Museum to present a concert series in celebration of the Canal’s Bicentennial

Syracuse City Ballet – $15,000

Equip its new studio space that will allow the organization to increase the number of its performances and expand its youth outreach

WAER-FM88- $25,000

Build an interactive website that expands awareness, initiates a conversation, and promotes civic engagement around poverty in Syracuse

Environment & Animals

Onondaga Earth Corps – $15,000

Design and implement a comprehensive and inclusive public input process for maintaining and growing Syracuse’s urban forest

Skaneateles Lake Association- $27,000

Expand its Watershed Stewardship and educational programs to help protect lake water quality now and in the future

Education

On Point for College -$45,000

Support the relocation of its headquarters to a larger, more efficient facility that supports programming and growth

Health

ACR Health – $47,478

Hire a licensed mental health counselor for its Q Center. The Center serves as a safe space for LGBTQA youth to attend support groups, care management, drop-in hours and events.

Christian Health Service of Syracuse- $32,330

Replace computers, network switches and firewalls in its clinic to ensure privacy of patient information

Family Counseling Services of Cortland County -$41,355

Purchase office equipment and furnishings for its new behavioral health clinic in Morrisville. The clinic will provide people living in the southern region of Madison County with access to quality behavioral health care services.

Human Services

American Red Cross of Central New York – $25,000

Support its Sound the Alarm, Save a Life smoke alarm installation and education program. The program will teach households in neighborhoods that do not have access to in-home fire safety checks how to safely install and manage fire alarms.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse – $35,460

Support of its Daily 5 program, a literacy framework that builds effective lifelong learners in reading, writing and independent learning

Chadwick Residence – $15,000

Renovate common areas with new furniture and accessories to create a more comfortable environment where women and their children feel empowered

Hopeprint – $20,000

Support its Community Integration Coalition program that will help identify needs and direct refugee families to resources from a number of organizations upon resettlement

Image Initiative – $15,000

Support the expansion of its CHOICES afterschool program for young women. The bi-weekly developmental program provides female youth from a diversity of neighborhoods with workshops focused on skill development and education.

Tillie’s Touch – $15,000

Purchase a 15-passenger van for the organization’s travel soccer program to help transport sports equipment and school supplies

Women’s Opportunity Center – $55,000

Support its Journey to Success program, which works with low-income women who need intensive preparation to become job ready

Public & Societal Benefit

Syracuse Center for Peace and Social Justice – $25,000

Install a wheelchair-accessible ramp on its first floor to make the entrance accessible for all visitors

Small Grants

BRiDGES – $7,000

Establish a LGBTQA community coalition to implement community education programming and host events and support groups county-wide

Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation -$6,900

Purchase and install digital audio visual upgrades including a new projector

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County- $6,000

Create an online directory of farms in Madison County to boost community development and education of farms.

We distributed $288,319 in grants to 12 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts Culture & Humanities

Skaneateles Festival – $6,000

Support its 2017 season. The Festival brings together musicians from all over Central New York to provide creative and dynamic concert programming, education and outreach.

Society for New Music – $6,000

Launch the Composer-in-Residence program that will provide band and orchestra students at Henninger High School with mentors to help them create music

Environment & Animals

The Haven at Skanda – $1,300

Build mobile duck houses that will protect endangered Magpie ducks and equine animals. The houses will improve the health of Magpie ducks and support the growth of its species.

Education

North Side Learning Center – $15,000

Launch Empowering Newcomers, a 24-week computer navigation and training program for New Americans. The training will introduce adults to internet use that will enable them to independently seek information and resources as they gain English language skills.

Onondaga Community College Foundation- $100,000

Fund Say Yes to Education’s Summer Success Academy, a 5-week bridge program for Syracuse City School District graduates preparing to enroll in Onondaga Community College

Health

St. Joseph’s Health Foundation – $15,194

Purchase two Spot Vision Screeners that will enhance early detection and treatment of amblyopia risk factors in young children

The Upstate Foundation – $20,325

Conduct workshops for children with disabilities and co-occurring vision or hearing loss. The workshops will provide these children and their families with the skills to participate actively and independently in their communities and homes. In addition, Halo Sleep Sacks and Pack-N-Play Cribs will be provided at no cost to new mothers after receiving Safe Sleep training.

Human Services

Catholic Charities – $30,000

Maintain programming that provides initial resettlement services for refugees to help families adjust to life in Central New York

Clear Path for Veterans – $9,500

Support its Dogs2Vets program, which provides veterans who are diagnosed with PTS/MST with a service or emotional support canine. Through the relationship with a canine partner, veterans can learn to focus on social engagement, positive outlooks and building trust.

Early Childhood Alliance -$50,000

Develop and implement several initiatives that seek to enhance early childhood education and wellness

Interfaith Works – $30,000

Maintain programming that addresses the needs of refugees and provides them with resettlement services

Public & Societal Benefit

Believe in Syracuse – $5,000

Support its ongoing Reading is Fun Block Party and Community & Caring programs. Both programs provide necessities to those living in poverty and encourage civic engagement in various neighborhoods throughout the City of Syracuse.

We distributed $419,607 in grants to 18 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts Culture & Humanities

CNY Arts -$25,000

Create a regional one-calendar system with Visit Syracuse that positions CNY as an arts and entertainment destination

Onondaga Historical Association – $25,000

Support research, development and artifact selection for its new Brewseum. The Brewseum will explain the history behind the Brewing industry of Central New York, including details on immigration, architecture, prohibition, temperance and industry.

Stone Quarry Hill Art Park- $20,700

Support capital improvements to its Art Barn program area to create a safe environment for artists working in the space

Syracuse Poster Project -$10,878

Purchase IT and office equipment to improve the work efficiency of its interns, volunteers and board members in the creation of civic poster art

Syracuse Stage – $25,000

Bring its Backstory program to local schools. The program takes students on an interactive classroom experience that features historical characters portrayed by an artist-in-residence.

Environment & Animals

Citizens Campaign for the Environment – $10,000

Provide five additional safe medication disposal drop boxes to police departments in Onondaga County and conduct an educational campaign to expand public engagement in this initiative

Health

Amaus Health Services – $15,000

Purchase hardware and software to expand its dental services to accommodate a growing community need

East Area Volunteer Emergency Services – $25,000

Construct a new emergency services building that includes an emergency shelter, training center and walk-in clinic

Onondaga Community Trauma Task Force- $19,698

Teach 15 participants to become trainers in the Community Resilience Model (CRM) to increase understanding of the impact of trauma

Human Services

100 Black Men of Syracuse -$15,000

Organize, promote and deliver a nutritional health wellness program for children at the Syracuse Academy and the larger community

AccessCNY – $35,252

Renovate space to accommodate the David Clark Learning Center for traumatic brain injury. The Center serves those with an acquired brain injury and helps members relearn lost skills through art and music

Food Bank of CNY – $75,979

Convert a portion of its 25,000 sq. ft. freezer into a produce-specific cooler to better preserve and maintain its food supply

Syracuse Lions Club -$17,100

Purchase equipment used for screening children’s eyesight within the Syracuse City School District and other facilities

Vera House – $100,000

Assist with renovating its new office building on James Street. The new location will allow for increased capacity and additional room for storage

We distributed $487,819 in grants to 16 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts Culture & Humanities

Downtown Committee of Syracuse – $10,000

Create the Art in the Windows program, designed to market and activate vacant downtown storefronts through rotating installations of local art

Oswego College Foundation -$20,000

Support ARTSwego’s productions and educational programming associated with Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and a new play about Malcolm X

Education

Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York – $5,000

Expand program offerings to students in the Syracuse City School District during the 2016-2017 academic year

Environment & Animals

Baltimore Woods Nature Center – $30,000

Build a pole barn that will allow for the consolidation of several existing sheds and provide additional programming space

The Great Swamp Conservancy in Canastota – $15,000

Restore its back barn building to allow for a space to host events and programs. The movement of its more active public programs to the new barn will ensure the safety of valuable exhibit items in the main building.

Health

Crouse Community Center in Morrisville – $15,000

Convert to electronic medical records, enabling real-time therapy and prescription information and increasing the quality of service for patients

NAMI Syracuse – $5,000

Create a comprehensive list of mental health providers, their specialties, and whether or not they are accepting new patients

Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare – $50,000

Assist with the launch of its Aftercare Services program to provide peer-led support groups and referrals for care or other community resources that help individuals maintain substance use recovery

Human Services

Community Action Program for Madison County – $30,000

Purchase and install a new server to enhance staff access, prevent system crashes and accommodate increased programming and reporting

Hope for Bereaved – $29,000

Make repairs to the foundation of its facility parking lot, improve accessible entrances and install security and safety lighting. The Rescue Mission received $150,000 to establish a designated family eating area as part of the renovation of their Food Service Center.

Syracuse Habitat for Humanity -$34,600

Repair the roof of its administrative and ReStore buildings to prevent further damage to the windows and walls

Public & Societal Benefit

Syracuse Chargers – $30,000

Construct a new five-bay boat house. The boat house will increase its capacity to store boats and rowing equipment and accommodate increased community demand

Small Grants

PEACE, Inc. – $6,719

Support the purchase of new technology and furniture for the workforce preparation area in the Southside Family Resource Center

Providence Services -$7,500

Provide free transportation services to and from work for low-income city residents and refugees

United Way of CNY – $50,000

Support the second year of the Work Train initiative

We distributed $333,944 in grants to 18 charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties from our unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.

Arts Culture & Humanities

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor – $24,420

Expand the number of Onondaga and Madison county school children participating at sites through the Erie Canalway’s Ticket to Ride program

Education

CNY Library Resources Council – $15,000

Support its technology lending program to promote digital inclusion and literacy

Syracuse University Office of Sponsored Programs – $13,000

Support a photography and literacy project encouraging at-risk youth to create artwork to be permanently displayed in local community venues

Environment & Animals

Finger Lakes Land Trust – $46,000

Develop a nature preserve on an undeveloped shoreline on Otisco Lake

Town of Cazenovia – $11,692

Install interpretive features to educate the public about the unique technology at its micro-hydroelectricity site

Health

Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center – $26,000

Create outside walking paths and gardens for elders, staff and family members

Human Services

ARISE Child and Family Service -$25,000

Purchase an additional wheelchair-accessible van for the transportation of clients in its community habilitation program

First Tee of Syracuse -$50,000

Renovate and expand its club house to provide a dedicated learning space that will allow children to participate in programs during uncooperating weather

Northeast Hawley Development Association – $17,000

Develop a strategic plan around a shared volunteer and community engagement strategy with the Syracuse Northeast Community Center

Sarah’s Guest House – $10,000

Launch a marketing campaign to promote awareness of the organization

Visions for Change – $42,432

Expand its Choosing to Thrive program to incorporate a Housing Preparedness component

Public & Societal Benefit

The Partnership for Community Development – $10,000

Promote community health and vitality by developing an interactive recreation website with information about outdoor amenities in Hamilton, NY.

Small Grants

CNY Jazz Arts Foundation – $8,520

Develop video presentations of key arts-education skills for use in marketing campaigns

Fiver Children’s Foundation -$8,130

Uncover and address unmet needs within the existing population of its Madison County youth

Jubilee Homes of Syracuse – $8,250

Combat food insecurity by building a greenhouse at its Community Learning Farm

Madison County Department of Emergency Management – $5,000

Provide life-saving smoke alarms and weather alert radios to county residents in need

Parkview Junior Academy – $5,500

Replace broken equipment and update its playground

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – $7,900

Implement a program to develop collaboration among school, family, and community members for greater academic and social success