Giving Voice Spring 2023 | Granting Matters

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Giving Voice Spring 2023: Giving Matters

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Gwen's parents grew up in the Jim Crow South and met while studying at North Carolina A&T, a historically Black college and university. Her father entered a segregated Army and her mother was a teacher. It is this keen awareness of the sacrifices and triumphs...

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Originally established as an orphanage in 1845, Elmcrest offered children protection and safety. As time passed, and the population of orphans decreased, Elmcrest refocused its efforts to supporting children with psychological, emotional, and educational challenges.

The Black Equity & Excellence Advisory Council is charged with reviewing grant proposals and making funding recommendations as well as identifying gaps and opportunities to create a more equitable and economically inclusive Central New York for the Black community.

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Throughout our lives, we are never as vulnerable as we are in our infancy. It’s imperative that infants in Central New York are taken care of and protected. But what if the parents are in need of the same support? To help reduce the risks...

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Hear from Jan Lane, CAP®, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, about the three key provisions affecting philanthropists in the new SECURE 2.0.

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Finding a career can feel like a heavy weight on youths’ shoulders and support may seem scarce. For Central New York students, however, the journey doesn’t have to be a lonesome one.

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Even well after her tenure ended at Heman Street Elementary School, Rhoda Sike's passion for teaching never wavered and she found a way to continue making an impact on students.

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William Davies, Attorney at Davies Law Firm, P.C., explores how the New York Statutory Power of Attorney affects charitable giving.