社区基金会的 "5forCNY "倡议邀请社区成员将自己的部分资产捐献给纽约州中部的慈善机构,这立即引起了迈克尔和苏珊-米斯的共鸣。

搭建机会之桥

约翰-温特是一位尽职尽责的父亲、慈善家和边缘化社区的倡导者,他的精神将继续传承下去。 我们很荣幸能成为他慈善意愿的管理者,并继续他的使命,积极改善儿童的生活。

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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...

Pamela Monaco sitting with her dog

It was an “a-ha” moment for Pamela Kip Reisman Monaco when she read another woman’s story of leaving a planned gift to the Community Foundation.

Angel Winfield and Lance Lyons stand in front of the Rev Theatre Company in Auburn

Giving Voice Fall 2022: Donor Story

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Per household, the average value of assets set to transfer over the next 10 years is $79,700, so an average gift of $4,000 from each household could make a significant difference!

Caragh Fahy and her two sons stand in from of a playground

Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable giving is an important piece.

Giving Voice Fall 2021: Cover Story

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.”

family standing at beach at sunset

Jan Lane, development officer, takes a look at the changing landscape of generational philanthropy.