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Community Foundation Launches Class of 2025 Scholarship Challenge for Tri-County Schools

January 24, 2025 By admin

Schools That Increase Student Participation Eligible to Win a Share of $5,000 in Foundation Grant Support

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce an exciting challenge to inspire greater participation in its scholarship program from the Class of 2025 and give schools a chance to win a share of up to $5,000 in grant support.

     The Community Foundation’s scholarship program supports graduating seniors pursuing further education — whether at an accredited college, university, technical, or trade school.

     The scholarship challenge is open to all schools in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

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Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge Awards $10,000 in Grant Support to 10 Tri-County Nonprofits

January 3, 2025 By admin

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.

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LEAD Council Holiday Giving Fund Awards Nearly $5,500 to Brighten Season Across the Region

December 26, 2024 By admin

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:

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Community Foundation Funding Supports Eight Tri-County Youth Organizations

December 24, 2024 By admin

$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.”

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CAR-FRESHNER Corp. Establishes Charitable Partnership With the Community Foundation

December 23, 2024 By admin

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.

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ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025 students, parents, teachers, counselors, and class advisors: Now is the time for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County students to apply for post-secondary educational support.

Apply today at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

Questions? Contact Mary Perrine, Community Foundation coordinator of partnerships, maryp@nnycf.org, or Tara Hess, stewardship & donor services associate, tara@nnycf.org, or 315-782-7110.

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ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025 students, parents, teachers, counselors, and class advisors: Now is the time for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County students to apply for post-secondary educational support.

Apply today at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

Questions? Contact Mary Perrine, Community Foundation coordinator of partnerships, maryp@nnycf.org, or Tara Hess, stewardship & donor services associate, tara@nnycf.org, or 315-782-7110.

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Thanks to donors like YOU, the LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation made the holiday season shine a little brighter for tri-county seniors!

Through LEAD's Holiday Giving Fund match, nearly $5,500 was raised to help make the holidays special for seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

Meals on Wheels at Watertown Urban Mission, the Santa for Seniors program at Lowville Food Pantry, and Meals on Wheels at St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging each received $1,832 in support.

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We are grateful for all who support Community Foundation programs like the LEAD Council and initiatives that make a direct and meaningful impact across the regi#NNYCFN#lead##leadingthewayheWay
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LEAD Council Holiday Giving Fund Awards Nearly $5,500 to Brighten Season Across the Region December 26, 2024 By admin Young Professionals Aid Senior Programs in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Coun...
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The Watertown-based manufacturer behind Little Trees air fresheners recently established the CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund at the Community Foundation.

Grant applications will be reviewed and awarded quarterly throughout the calendar year. Eligible nonprofit organizations may submit one application per year, with grant awards ranging from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $20,000 per application.

This year, applications must focus on educational initiatives, including but not limited to libraries, child care, and preschool programs, career training, vocational and technical education, and similar projects that enhance educational opportunities within Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

The deadline for first-quarter 2025 grant applications is Friday, January 24, 2025. Visit bit.ly/grant-portal to access the Community Foundation’s online grant portal.

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CAR-FRESHNER Corp. Establishes Charitable Partnership With the Community Foundation December 23, 2024 By admin New Charitable Fund Will Support Various Community Projects and Initiatives Through Quart...
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Thank you, Car Freshener!

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