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Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge Awards $20,000 in Grant Support to 20 Tri-County Nonprofits

April 23, 2026 By admin

Nearly 80 Seventh-, Eighth-, and Ningh-Grade Students Across Three Counties Participate in Ninth Annual Challenge

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce $20,000 in Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge grants to 20 nonprofit organizations that serve Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

     Now in its ninth year, the Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge was open to all tri-county seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-grade students. This year’s program committee reviewed 79 entries from seventh and eighth graders in 20 different school districts who recommended grants to nearly 70 different organizations that serve residents across the three counties.

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Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council Announces Winners of Fourth ‘Canstruction’ Competition

April 17, 2026 By admin

More than 3,300 Food and Hygiene Items Collected to Reduce Food Insecurity

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council is pleased to announce the winners of the fourth “Canstruction for Northern New York” competition to help reduce food insecurity across the region.

     Five participating teams combined to collect more than 3,300 canned goods and other nonperishable food items or hygiene products that will help restock school-based backpack programs and community food pantries in Jefferson and Lewis counties. Additionally, the winning teams will share $1,500 in grant awards to present to two different school-based backpack programs that participants selected.

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New Summer ‘Youth Philanthropy Experience’ Opens to Jefferson County Rising Ninth-Grade Students

April 8, 2026 By admin

Program slated for July 27 to 31 at the Community Foundation and Watertown-based nonprofits

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new summer Youth Philanthropy Experience, which is set to take off in July with up to 17 rising freshmen who attend school or reside in Jefferson County.

     The new weeklong summer program is a chance for students who are entering ninth grade this fall to learn about philanthropy and their community. Ideal students are committed to the full experience and able to attend all sessions.

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New Match Offered to Help Ensure Success for this Summer’s Concert in the Park

April 3, 2026 By admin

Foundation Will Double All New Gifts to Support this Year’s Event, up to $5,000

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce a $10,000 grant package to support this year’s Concert in the Park event.

     Total funding includes an initial $5,000 grant and an up to $5,000 matching grant commitment to support first time contributions for this year’s concert. That means the Community Foundation will double all new gifts made in support of this year’s performance by those who have not previously participated.

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Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council Now Accepting Student Applications for 2026-27 Class

April 1, 2026 By admin

Rising Sophomores, Juniors from All Jefferson County Schools Welcome to Apply

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is now accepting applications for service on its Youth Philanthropy Council from all Jefferson County rising sophomores and juniors.

     This is the second year the Foundation will welcome applications from students attending any of the county’s 13 public and private schools, as well as home-schooled students, provided they reside in a Jefferson County school district.

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The Community Foundation is proud to partner with The Orchestra of Northern New York to present “Summon the Heroes” this Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall, SUNY Potsdam, and Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 227 Sherman St., Watertown. 

Never been to an ONNY concert? Call or text 315-212-3440 to request a voucher for one free ticket!

Don’t miss this chance to see a wonderful live orchestral music event. The Community Foundation, with the support of its loyal donors, is a major underwriter of the entire ONNY season. Hope to see you there!

#NNYCF #ONNY #SpringConcert #LiveMusic

The Community Foundation is proud to partner with The Orchestra of Northern New York to present “Summon the Heroes” this Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall, SUNY Potsdam, and Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 227 Sherman St., Watertown.

Never been to an ONNY concert? Call or text 315-212-3440 to request a voucher for one free ticket!

Don’t miss this chance to see a wonderful live orchestral music event. The Community Foundation, with the support of its loyal donors, is a major underwriter of the entire ONNY season. Hope to see you there!

#NNYCF #ONNY #SpringConcert #LiveMusic
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We are pleased to announce 20 Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge winning students who will each present a $1,000 grant award to a nonprofit organization they selected.

Based on the quality of entries received this year, the Community Foundation has doubled the number of winners, which also doubles the impact that grant awards will have across the tri-county region.

Complete details, including names of winners and nonprofits, below.

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Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge Awards $20,000 in Grant Support to 20 Tri-County Nonprofits April 23, 2026 By admin Nearly 80 Seventh-, Eighth-, and Ningh-Grade Students Across Three Counties ...
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Amazing program! NNYCF does so much for our community!

What an amazing initiative! ❤️

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It’s Who’s YPC!

Click through the post to learn more about one of our newest members, Maxwell Hunt, a Lyme High School junior who is in his first year of Council service!

Be sure to follow our page to meet more members of the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation every Monday and Wednesday. 🌱

#YPC #CommunityFoundation #NNYCF #WhosYPC #NextGeneration #LeadershipImage attachmentImage attachment

It’s Who’s YPC!

Click through the post to learn more about one of our newest members, Maxwell Hunt, a Lyme High School junior who is in his first year of Council service!

Be sure to follow our page to meet more members of the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation every Monday and Wednesday. 🌱

#YPC #CommunityFoundation #NNYCF #WhosYPC #NextGeneration #Leadership
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