Northern New York Community Foundation
Northern New York Community Foundation
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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 first 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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WESTERNVILLE — A $2,226 grant from the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation will help strengthen safety for patrons at the Western Town Library.
Grant support will be used to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) to give the library critical safety support in case of emergencies during operating hours or community events.
The Western Town Library serves approximately 3,000 patrons annually and offers a wide variety of circulation materials and unique programming for all ages.
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WATERTOWN — Eleven nonprofit organizations serving St. Lawrence County residents will share $148,460 in grant funding from the Rock Charitable Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation to preserve local history and maintain churches and cemeteries in the region.
The legacy fund was established at the Community Foundation in 2019 through a bequest from St. Lawrence County resident and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Marjorie J. Rock, who passed away in February 2017 at age 96. Thanks to her thoughtful generosity and foresight, Ms. Rock’s desire to support St. Lawrence County will be perpetuated for generations to come.
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WATERTOWN — Building stronger communities has always been at the heart of BCA Architects & Engineers’ mission. Now, with the launch of the 15 Public Square Foundation, it is taking that commitment even further.
In partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, this new charitable foundation solidifies the firm’s dedication to the people and places it serves. Rooted in Watertown — its corporate home for nearly 55 years — the 15 Public Square Foundation will amplify BCA’s impact, supporting initiatives that make a real difference across the state.
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WATERTOWN — A pair of entrepreneurs, two health care professionals, and a county government leader are among the third group of women to receive grant support from the Maxine M. Quigg Women in Business Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.