Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence Employee Embodies Kindness, Perseverance

     WATERTOWN — An Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence team member has been named the first recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Ann Renzi Haynes Award.

     Allyson Robinson, a General Brown High School graduate who is employed at the Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence through its supportive employment program, was recently honored for the integral role she plays in helping the team fulfill its Impacto contracts at its Bradley Street facility.

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Legacy of Late Bridge Authority Official Continues through Support for Employees, Retirees, and their Families

     ALEXANDRIA — Two Jefferson County students with family ties to the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority were recently named the Class of 2025 recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Russell I. Wilcox Thousand Islands Bridge Authority Scholarship.

     River Costello, a 2025 Alexandria High School graduate, and Kaitlyn Daly, a 2025 Thousand Islands High School graduate, were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

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Standout Theatre Students Embody Late Arts Leader’s Commitment to Excellence

     WATERTOWN — Three members of the Class of 2025 have been named the first recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation’s David Simmons Scholarship.

     Mia Kelly, Mia Mouaikel, and Finley Swartz, cast members of Stage Notes’ summer production of “Anything Goes,” were each awarded a $500 scholarship before the curtain opened Wednesday night during the family preview of the musical comedy.

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Students Field 18 Requests for Funding Support from Diverse Slate of Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations

     WATERTOWN — Five nonprofit organizations serving tri-county residents will share $25,000 in grant funding to support a wide range of community programs and projects, thanks to the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     The student-led Council annually reviews requests, not limited to youth programs, 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.

     The Council received 18 funding proposals during the 2024-2025 program year with six invited to present requests to the full Council. Members delivered grant recommendations to the Community Foundation Board of Directors during its recent quarterly meeting, and the Board unanimously approved the full slate of grants.

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$2,500 Award Will Help Raise Visibility of Community Landmarks, Locations

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 grant to support the launch of an interactive trail project that highlights history in the Town of Henderson.

     The Henderson Community Improvement Group is a local nonprofit leading the initiative to reignite the trail project and generate greater interest in the community’s history and features. The group is developing a variety of engaging content that will be accessible online and at several physical locations. Audio and visual presentations, as well as digital photographs, will be packaged with specific project branding to create an immersive experience for residents and community visitors.

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