Students
We offer programming and scholarships to help open doors of opportunity for youth in Central New York who desire to enhance their education and go on to successful, productive careers.
Scholarships
Scholarship funds provide financial assistance for students of Central New York Schools seeking to continue their education at accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools. Our directory of scholarships is arranged by interest area, school and geographic region.
Say Yes Syracuse
Say Yes Syracuse is a historically unprecedented collaboration among diverse groups of Syracuse-area corporate, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to ensure that all Syracuse City School District and Syracuse charter school students have the necessary support to graduate ready for higher education and that no financial barriers prevent them from attending college.
Community Investment Stories
Meals On Wheel Delivers Nutritious, Personal Interactions
Peter Wong, a former airline worker, found renewed purpose through North Area Meals on Wheels ...
Young Entrepreneur Making Waves in Hip-Hop
Sixteen-year-old Azory Infinite dreams of redefining music while breaking cycles of poverty. Through the Good ...
How One Woman's Journey Fuels a Vision for Inclusive Support and Advocacy
Hear from Chayna Short, founder of Women Overcoming Obstacles Together, about how her transformative experiences ...
Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program
In May, leaders from four local grassroots groups celebrated their completion of The Leadership Classroom ...
Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...
Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs
Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...
$55,000 In Grants Awarded to Cortland County Nonprofits
Applicants were invited to submit a ‘bright idea’ for enhancing their nonprofit and explain how ...
A safe space for Deaf New Americans to develop education, leadership, and life skills without limitation
Monu Chhetri, founder & CEO of Deaf New American Advocacy, Inc. explains how her participation ...
Artists Express the Heart and Soul of Syracuse’s 15th Ward: Black Artist Collective
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Grantee Story
Meals On Wheel Delivers Nutritious, Personal Interactions
Peter Wong, a former airline worker, found renewed purpose through North Area Meals on Wheels ...
Young Entrepreneur Making Waves in Hip-Hop
Sixteen-year-old Azory Infinite dreams of redefining music while breaking cycles of poverty. Through the Good ...
How One Woman's Journey Fuels a Vision for Inclusive Support and Advocacy
Hear from Chayna Short, founder of Women Overcoming Obstacles Together, about how her transformative experiences ...
Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program
In May, leaders from four local grassroots groups celebrated their completion of The Leadership Classroom ...
Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...
Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs
Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...
$55,000 In Grants Awarded to Cortland County Nonprofits
Applicants were invited to submit a ‘bright idea’ for enhancing their nonprofit and explain how ...
A safe space for Deaf New Americans to develop education, leadership, and life skills without limitation
Monu Chhetri, founder & CEO of Deaf New American Advocacy, Inc. explains how her participation ...
Artists Express the Heart and Soul of Syracuse’s 15th Ward: Black Artist Collective
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Grantee Story