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Victor Paul Kalilec, a 1969 graduate of Cortland High School, was known for his unique ability to balance the practicality of engineering with the vision of an artist. Carrying a degree in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, Victor spent his career moving up...
Learn More Donate NowRodney L. and Belle Keech of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, established two trust funds to provide lifetime income for several individual beneficiaries and charitable organizations. The Community Foundation receives a portion of the income, which also benefits the Earlville Free Library.
Learn More Donate NowUrsula loved to teach. That is why she dedicated her 31-year career to shaping the minds of 5th and 6th grade children at Edward Smith and Elmwood Elementary schools in Syracuse. Her colleagues kept her in high regard for her dedication to helping her students...
Learn More Donate NowKathleen (Kaye) Sill Hoffman was a compassionate and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. Kaye bravely battled breast cancer and sadly lost that battle in June of 2009. Kaye spent countless hours volunteering her time in various capacities...
Learn More Donate NowMarie C. Bean was born in 1936 on her grandfather’s farm in Pennsylvania. In 1963, she moved to the Auburn area and worked for 25 years at the Cayuga County Laboratory. During her professional years, she was active in the Medical Technology and Cytotechnology Association....
Learn More Donate NowBud and Nancy Haylor’s legacy of generosity has been closely tied to the Community Foundation since they opened a donor-advised fund in 1981. The Haylor Family Charitable Fund allowed them to easily give to causes they cared about throughout the year. The Haylors instructed that...
Learn More Donate NowWhile growing up in Central New York, Tracy Haylor loved swimming, playing outdoors and enjoying the summers. During her younger years, she spent many hours playing with fabric to create outfits for her dolls. She always loved textiles. Over the years, she honed her artistic...
Learn More Donate NowJenna Christine Grieshaber was murdered in Albany in 1997 when she was 22. She is the namesake for Jenna’s Law in New York State. At that time, she was only weeks from graduating with her B.S. R.N. from Russell Sage College and had a wealth...
Learn More Donate NowJohn and Mary Gallinger 1989. This fund was established by a benefactor in 1997 to recognize Jack Gallaher, a retired OCM-BOCES Deputy Superintendent, and his many contributions to learners. Funding goes to support adult education programs at OCM-BOCES
Learn More Donate NowThe Syracuse community was shaken by the senseless death of Jon E. Gammage, which occurred after he was stopped by police in a Pittsburgh suburb. His friends and family established this fund as “a symbol of Jonny’s warmth and encouragement toward others.” This fund supports...
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