近60年来,劳伦斯·“拉里”·霍夫勒一直将纽约州中部视为自己的家。通过一笔深思熟虑的遗赠,他正回馈这个塑造了他一生的社区,并为子孙后代留下深远的影响。

2026 年春季 "奉献之声":捐赠者的故事

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玛乔丽-戴-卡特(Marjorie Dey Carter)一生都在为他人敞开大门。作为锡拉丘兹市学区的第一位黑人教师,她教会了一代又一代的孩子看到自己的希望。在她去世后,她继承了这一传统,将她的遗产捐给了社区基金会,以加强她所热爱的社区。

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2025 年秋季 "奉献之声":捐赠者的故事

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

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.

Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, her caring spirit carries on through charitable legacy that will continue to help others for generations.

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贝洛是土生土长的纽约州奥斯威戈人,她选择把这个社区作为自己终生的家。贝洛计划通过她的遗产基金为许多团体提供支持,所有这些团体都反映了对她来说最重要的事业--妇女、教育、社区需求和历史。

Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising gifts can leave a legacy. Since then, we have received additional photos of Lucy's life from her remaining family.

Before Rosemary Bucci passed away, she named the Central New York Community Foundation the recipient of over $1.5 Million bequest to create the Bucci-Deserio Family Foundation.