As the manager of Neighborhood Economic Development for Centerstate CEO, I have a front-row seat to witness the making of Black history in Central New York.

Despite never attending college himself, his dedication to education and the improvement of local school facilities was recognized when the city renamed its Northeast location Henninger High School.

With the Community Foundation’s stewardship, the theatre’s new agency fund will provide crucial funding to its operations each year.

George Wortley

George listened to each constituent and valued their time. He appreciated talent whether it was from a high school student or a senior citizen.

Man in dress shirt standing outside

InterFaith Works of CNY (InterFaith Works) recently received a $65,000 community grant from the Central New York Community Foundation to create an Afghan Unmet Needs Fund that will provide direct assistance to Afghan evacuees resettling in Syracuse.

Giving Voice Fall 2021: Grantee Story

Giving Voice Fall 2021: Cover Story

An important quality of Whole Me is that when a person who is deaf walks into their office, they will likely be met by an employee who is also deaf.

Hear from Madelyn H. Hornstein, CEO, Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC, on how she “pops the question.”

Steve and Elaine Jacobs stand in front of the CNY Philanthropy Center.

“I realized that the people in this community were the same people who helped me build the business and become financially successful, therefore I knew I needed to give back to the community that helped me so much.”