Nearly 120 Northern New York Middle School Students Across Three Counties Participate in Eighth Annual Challenge

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce $10,000 in Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge grants to 10 nonprofit organizations that serve Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

     Now in its eighth year, the Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge was open to all tri-county middle school students. This year’s program committee reviewed 119 entries from seventh and eighth graders in nine different school districts who recommended grants to nearly 65 different organizations that serve residents across the three counties.

[Read more…]

Young Professionals Aid Senior Programs in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s LEAD Council will award $5,470 through its Holiday Giving Fund to three programs that make the holidays special for seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County.

     The advisory committee of young professionals established the LEAD Holiday Giving Fund at the Community Foundation in 2020 to help brighten the season for tri-county residents in need. Between generous gifts to the fund and a matching commitment from the Community Foundation, three nonprofits that manage holiday programs for senior citizens will each receive $1,832 in support to strengthen their efforts. They include:

[Read more…]

$15,500 Will Help Strengthen Work and Missions for Nonprofits Across Three Counties

     WATERTOWN — Eight nonprofit organizations serving youth in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties will share grant funding totaling more than $15,000 to support their work.

     The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved $15,500 in funding during its December board meeting to support local programs that serve children and youth.

     “The Community Foundation has been blessed with donors, past and present, for whom children and youth have been at the heart of their giving,” said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation executive director. “This allows us to provide important help such as this to local organizations and make a real difference in the lives of those they serve.”

[Read more…]

New Charitable Fund Will Support Various Community Projects and Initiatives Through Quarterly Grantmaking

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new charitable partnership with CAR-FRESHNER Corporation.

     The Watertown-based manufacturer behind the Little Trees air fresheners recently established the CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund at the Community Foundation. The fund will help strengthen CAR-FRESHNER’s impact and support of the Northern New York community that has been its corporate home for nearly 75 years.

[Read more…]

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.

[Read more…]