David A. Simmons was a Champion for the Arts who Mentored Thousands of Students

     WATERTOWN — A new, permanent scholarship fund is planned at the Northern New York Community Foundation to honor the life and legacy of Watertown native David A. Simmons.

     To perpetuate his legacy, local arts organizations are working together to build the David Simmons Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation. It will support students from Jefferson County who have participated in the performing arts during high school. In this way, it will help extend the support and encouragement David shared during his life.

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Funding for 47 Tri-County Locations Includes Grants to School-Based Pantries

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation will provide $59,000 in support this year to 47 local food pantries, soup kitchens, and school-based backpack programs in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

     The total support includes $40,000 to 37 organizations across the region that the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved as year-end aid during its December meeting. The grants will help strengthen programs and stock shelves at community food pantries and soup kitchens across the tri-county region. A total of $19,000 was awarded through the Foundation’s Community Support Fund to 14 tri-county organizations already this year.

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Recognition, Appreciation Dinner Honors Students, Founding Donors

     CANTON — Ten St. Lawrence County members of the Class of 2025 were recently named as recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Evergreen STEM Scholarship.

     Students are awarded the scholarship due to their interest and intent to study in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field while in college. Students apply during their junior year of high school and are selected in the summer. Recipients will receive a one-year $3,000 scholarship toward their freshman year of college next fall.

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From Education to Essential Needs, Grant Awards Seek to Aid Wide Range of Causes

     WATERTOWN — The Cary and Janet Brick Riverside Foundation, a Northern New York Community Foundation charitable affiliate, recently awarded grants totaling $15,500 to six Jefferson County nonprofit organizations.

     The Cary and Janet Brick Riverside Foundation was established in 2017 and is dedicated to contributing to the quality of life in Northern New York.

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Up to $3,000 Available for Nonprofit Organizations Serving Greater Theresa Area

     THERESA — Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the greater Theresa area are encouraged to apply for up to $3,000 in funding from the Wilcox Community Fund for Theresa of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     Successful projects, programs, or initiatives should have meaningful impact and support the quality of life and vibrancy of Theresa and the greater Indian River Lakes Region of Jefferson County. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: health and wellness, essential needs, arts and culture, historic preservation, economic development, recreational and environmental programs, community revitalization and beautification, youth development, quality of life activities and projects, and education programs.

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