Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and third grade English Language Arts proficiency in Syracuse.

The Central New York Community Foundation s local impact investing program has closed on a $490,000 deal for WCNY’s Entertainment Academy−a 28-week workforce development training program−until funding from a state grant contract is fulfilled.

The Central New York Community Foundation provided $1.86 million in short-term, low-interest recoverable grants to Home HeadQuarters to sustain critical affordable housing programs while the nonprofit awaited state and federal grant reimbursements.

Described by friends and family as someone who never sat still for long, John Chomyk lived a full life devoted to his community.

Нова теплова карта демонструє вплив інвестицій в наш район в рамках ініціативи LeadSafeCNY.

John D. Marsellus, a devoted civic leader, left a lasting legacy in Central New York through his lifelong commitment to community, philanthropy and leadership development.

The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected two new members. The following new members were appointed to serve their first three-year term beginning July 1, 2025:

See how the Say Yes Syracuse program is doing!

In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the Central New York Community Foundation distributed $45,000 to nine nonprofit organizations serving residents of Cortland County. Each organization received a $5,000 grant.

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The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted six staff members.