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Board of Directors

Catherine Burns Quencer
Chair

Cheryl R. Steckly
Vice Chair

Mark R. Lavarnway
Secretary/Treasurer

Katherine F. Fenlon
Immediate Past Chair

Jeffrey Ginger
Marie A. Hess
David J. Males
Elizabeth Perry
Theresa L. Quintin
Brent V. Sanford
Thomas R. Sauter
Robert M. Sligar
Emily Sprague
Faye C. Waterman
Lisa A. Weber
Katherine Wyckoff

Northern New York Community Foundation

131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601

Phone: 315-782-7110
Fax: 315-782-0047

info@nnycf.org

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Northern New York Community Foundation
1 day ago
Northern New York Community Foundation

Congratulations to Laura L. Zehr, first recipient of the Community Foundation’s Barbara D. and Robert J. Hanrahan Family Scholarship.

Laura graduated at the top of her class from Belleville-Henderson Central School in June, earning an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors and the Seal of Biliteracy. She will attend Nazareth College, Rochester, to study adolescent French education and plans to pursue a career as a French teacher.

Laura was a National Honor Society member and competed on the varsity swimming team. She was a four-time Frontier League All Star and four-time Scholar Athlete. A euphonium player, she also earned extensive honors as a musician. Laura is the daughter of Nicole and Mark Zehr, Belleville.

Barbara D. Hanrahan was a teacher and administrator in the Watertown City School District who gave tirelessly to teaching and learning, offering inspiration to those who worked with her while serving as a staunch supporter of equal opportunities for all her students. Robert J. Hanrahan was an attorney in Watertown for many years. He served as a member of the Jefferson Community College Board of Trustees and valued education, always seeking ways to make it more accessible to the community. Together, they shared an unwavering dedication to families and a passion for education in the North Country.

Pictured, from left: Clare Hanrahan Smith, Barbara D. and Robert J. Hanrahan Family Scholarship recipient Laura L. Zehr, and Leslie Hanrahan.

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Congratulations to Laura L. Zehr, first recipient of the Community Foundation’s Barbara D. and Robert J. Hanrahan Family Scholarship.

Laura graduated at the top of her class from Belleville-Henderson Central School in June, earning an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors and the Seal of Biliteracy. She will attend Nazareth College, Rochester, to study adolescent French education and plans to pursue a career as a French teacher. 

Laura was a National Honor Society member and competed on the varsity swimming team. She was a four-time Frontier League All Star and four-time Scholar Athlete. A euphonium player, she also earned extensive honors as a musician. Laura is the daughter of Nicole and Mark Zehr, Belleville. 

Barbara D. Hanrahan was a teacher and administrator in the Watertown City School District who gave tirelessly to teaching and learning, offering inspiration to those who worked with her while serving as a staunch supporter of equal opportunities for all her students. Robert J. Hanrahan was an attorney in Watertown for many years. He served as a member of the Jefferson Community College Board of Trustees and valued education, always seeking ways to make it more accessible to the community. Together, they shared an unwavering dedication to families and a passion for education in the North Country. 

Pictured, from left: Clare Hanrahan Smith, Barbara D. and Robert J. Hanrahan Family Scholarship recipient Laura L. Zehr, and Leslie Hanrahan.

#NNYCF #Scholars #ClassOf2022 #ThoughtfulLegacies
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Oh I just love this…Congratulations Laura! So wonderful hearing all about your accomplishments and plans for college, wishing you a fantastic freshman year!! 🤩✨

Congratulations, Laura! I can’t think of a more deserving young lady to receive this scholarship!

👏 👏 👏 This is wonderful!! Congratulations to Laura!!!! ❤️

Laura……congratulations and best wishes for a fabulous freshman year at Nazareth College!!!

Congratulations Laura!!

Congratulations Laura!!

Congratulations Laura!

Congratulations Laura! It was such a pleasure to get to meet you and to get to know you better. Leslie and I wish you the best as you begin your freshman year at Nazareth College.

Congratulations! What an accomplished young lady!!

Congratulations Laura!

Congratulations Laura!

Congratulations 💖🙏🏽

Congratulations

Congrats, Laura!

Congratulations!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

Mazel Tov! Best Wishes in college! I knew Barb and was especially fond of her.

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Northern New York Community Foundation
3 weeks ago
Northern New York Community Foundation

Congratulations to Congratulations to Wa graduates Cain Roberts and Tatum Overton! Cain and Tatum are the 2022 recipients of the Watertown Savings Bank Cup Scholarship.

Cain will attend SUNY Cortland this fall to study physical education and compete on the wrestling team. Cain is the son of Mike Roberts, Watertown.

Tatum will attend Nazareth College, Rochester, where she will study political science. Tatum is the daughter of Leslie and Travis Overton, Watertown.

Awarded annually to two graduating seniors, the Watertown Savings Bank Cup Scholarship of the Northern New York Community Foundation is a $1,000 award to help students pursue their post-secondary educational goals.

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Congratulations to Watertown High School graduates Cain Roberts and Tatum Overton! Cain and Tatum are the 2022 recipients of the Watertown Savings Bank Cup Scholarship. 

Cain will attend SUNY Cortland this fall to study physical education and compete on the wrestling team. Cain is the son of Mike Roberts, Watertown.

Tatum will attend Nazareth College, Rochester, where she will study political science. Tatum is the daughter of Leslie and Travis Overton, Watertown.

Awarded annually to two graduating seniors, the Watertown Savings Bank Cup Scholarship of the Northern New York Community Foundation is a $1,000 award to help students pursue their post-secondary educational goals.

#NNYCF #WSB #ClassOf2021 #Scholars
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Congratulations Tate!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Congratulations Tatum Overton!

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Northern New York Community Foundation
3 weeks ago
Northern New York Community Foundation

FUNDING DEADLINE NEAR: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the Clifton-Fine region in southeast St. Lawrence County should apply by this Friday, July 22, for grant support through the Clifton-Fine Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation. Up to $6,000 in funding is available through this grant opportunity this year.

Complete details at: nnycf.org/clifton-fine-community-fund-rfp/

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FUNDING DEADLINE NEAR: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the Clifton-Fine region in southeast St. Lawrence County should apply by this Friday, July 22, for grant support through the Clifton-Fine Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation. Up to $6,000 in funding is available through this grant opportunity this year.

Complete details at: nnycf.org/clifton-fine-community-fund-rfp/

#CliftonFine #NNYCF #Community
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