Thirteen Organizations Will Share Support for a Wide Range of Programs and Community Projects to Strengthen Quality of Life

     BOONVILLE — Thirteen community projects and organizations that benefit Boonville, Constableville, and Westernville residents will share $57,446 in funding from the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation this year.

     Support will help build programs and fund projects that broadly impact the quality of life for residents in the three communities. Eighteen organizations applied for funding in the seventh year of the grant program. In 2023, the Sawyer Community Fund awarded $58,050 to 14 community-based organizations. Thanks to the enduring generosity of the Sawyers, the fund has provided more than $350,000 in support to 102 projects and organizations since grantmaking efforts began in 2018.

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Thousand Islands High School Graduate Tye H. Doxtater Awarded $1,500 Scholarship

     CLAYTON — Tye H. Doxtater was recently named the Class of 2024 recipient of the Mary Bastian Memorial Foundation Scholarship of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     Tye graduated in June from Thousand Islands Central School. He will attend SUNY Potsdam this fall where he plans to study history. Tye aspires to become a high school history teacher.

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At least $100,000 Available to Support Local Military Veterans, St. Lawrence County Churches, Cemeteries, and Places of Historical Significance

     WATERTOWN — The Rock Charitable Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation welcomes applications for 2024 grant support from qualified charitable organizations, houses of worship, cemeteries, or governmental entities that serve St. Lawrence County residents.

     Grant funding is available to organizations whose missions and efforts align with the fund’s charitable purposes, which are: to benefit or assist veterans of the United States military with their medical or recreational needs who live in St. Lawrence County; for the maintenance and preservation of churches, houses of worship, and cemeteries in St. Lawrence County; and for the preservation and maintenance of places of legitimate historical significance in the county.

     While projects that focus on each charitable purpose will be evaluated for funding, those that aid St. Lawrence County U.S. military veterans will receive priority consideration this year.

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Legacy Fund Helps Four Lowville-Area Organizations with Community Projects

     LOWVILLE — Four Lowville-area organizations will share $15,000 in grant support from the George R. Davis Fund for Lowville of the Northern New York Community Foundation. This geographic-specific fund serves as a permanent resource for programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance quality of life in the village and town of Lowville.

     The Honorable George R. Davis lived almost his entire life in Lowville and served for 20 years as Lewis County Judge from 1962 to 1983, previously serving as District Attorney. He was active in civic affairs throughout his life with a keen interest in local history, including the history of Lowville Academy where his father was a supervising principal for more than 35 years. Judge Davis passed away in 2010 at the age of 91.

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Students Field 25 Requests for Funding Support from Diverse Slate of Tri-County Nonprofits

     WATERTOWN — Six North Country nonprofit organizations will share $20,000 in grant support to support a wide range of community programs and projects, thanks to the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     Each year, the Council reviews requests from tri-county nonprofit organizations to fund projects or initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties. In addition to researching and recommending grants, Council members visit several nonprofit organizations and learn about community investment and leadership, nonprofit sustainability, and grantee stewardship.

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