社区投资故事

Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood has seen many positive improvements in recent years. A resurgence of neighborhood pride inspired the Westside Residents Coalition (WRC) to launch Adopt-A-Trashcan.

Thorna leads one class each week, teaching attendees the “how-tos” of reading and interacting with their children and the importance of engaging in their education.

Syracuse College Access Network (SCAN) is stepping in to make a change by encouraging and inspiring students to consider post-secondary education as an attainable possibility.

Syracuse City Ballet had its own ‘Cinderella Moment’ when it suffered a warehouse fire that destroyed many of its permanent sets, props, and costumes in 2013.

The Spanish Action League’s Youth & Careers program encourages students to explore a professional path by introducing them to potential vocations and careers while promoting the benefits of stable employment in their futures.

When Samantha Turnquest moved with her family from New York City to Syracuse, she had big plans for her education. But she was faced with one major roadblock: affordability.

Keasya Hudgins credits her childhood imagination for inspiring her to want to further her education.

When a representative from the Syracuse University STEP Program helped Deka Dancil to see her potential and think seriously about college, she realized she could set her academic sights high. 

When Gracie Barney began her first job out of college as the volunteer and guest services coordinator for the Samaritan Center, she was looking forward to helping those in need. 

Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment (RISE) transformed an abandoned lot into a beautiful garden used to supply the community with fresh produce and gardening training.