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Community Foundation Partners with Dyson Foundation to Provide $20,000 to Help With Lewis County Flood Relief

October 1, 2024 By admin

Snow Belt Housing to Manage Applications for Funding from Residents in Need

     LOWVILLE — The Northern New York Community Foundation, in partnership with the Dyson Foundation, is pleased to announce $20,000 in grant support to help Snow Belt Housing provide emergency relief to Lewis County residents impacted by summer flooding.

     The Community Foundation and the Dyson Foundation will each provide $10,000 to aid residents with documented losses.

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Community Foundation Names Class of 2024 Frances Anderson Luck Scholarship Recipient

September 25, 2024 By admin

Scholarship Supports Aspiring Veterinarians, Technicians Who Plan to Work in Northern New York

     WATERTOWN — Liberty L. Dippel is the Class of 2024 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation’s Frances Anderson Luck Foundation Scholarship.

     Liberty graduated from Thousand Islands High School in June and recently began her first year at Jefferson Community College where she studies liberal arts. She plans to transfer to SUNY Canton to enroll in the veterinary technician bachelor’s degree program.

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Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council Names 2024-2025 Class, Announces Executive Committee

September 23, 2024 By admin

Students Welcome New and Returning Council Members from Five Jefferson County High Schools for Yearlong Leadership Program

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation recently named its 2024-2025 Youth Philanthropy Council class, welcoming eight new and 10 returning students to the leadership program.

     The Youth Philanthropy Council is an advisory committee of the Northern New York Community Foundation. Chartered in 2010, the program promotes positive youth development and engages young people in meaningful activities that build their skills while deepening their understanding of community needs and educating them about community philanthropy and its impact on Northern New York. Council members grow to become informed critical thinkers and philanthropic leaders as they engage in lessons that may never be taught in a traditional classroom.

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Safe Schools Endeavor Seeks Grant Proposals from Jefferson, Lewis Schools for 2024-2025 Funding

September 12, 2024 By admin

Deadline to Submit Proposals for Funding Consideration is Friday, Nov. 1

     WATERTOWN — The Safe Schools Endeavor, in partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, is pleased to announce that applications for 2024-2025 funding are now available. All schools in Jefferson and Lewis counties are eligible and encouraged to seek grant funding for projects, programs, and initiatives that seek to strengthen school safety and improve student and campus culture.

     School officials and representatives should complete applications no later than Friday, Nov. 1. All applications must be completed through the Community Foundation’s online Grant Lifecycle Manager, which may be accessed at bit.ly/grant-portal. Grant awards will be determined in December and applicants will be notified with a funding decision no later than early January.

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Community Foundation Launches Eighth Annual $10,000 Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge

September 10, 2024 By admin

Tri-County Seventh and Eighth Graders Could Win One of Ten $1,000 Grant Awards to Support a Favorite Local Charity

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s 2024-2025 Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge is now open to tri-county students. The challenge seeks to engage seventh and eighth graders in learning about their communities while they compete for an opportunity to award a $1,000 grant to a local nonprofit organization of their choice.

     This is the eighth year of the program, which is made possible by donors to the Community Foundation’s Friends of the Foundation Annual Community Betterment Fund, corporate support from Community Bank and a major gift from an individual donor.

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Congratulations to Daphne J. Cronk, the 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship.

Daphne is a top-ranked honor student who graduated from South Jefferson High School last month with an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors. She will attend St. Lawrence University this fall where she plans to major in English. Daphne aspires to become a high school teacher.

She is the daughter of Melissa Fregoe-Cronk and Anthony Cronk, Adams.

The Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2020 by Gretchen Eysaman to honor the life and legacy of her husband, Kenneth, who spent nearly 33 years in public education, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. From 1979 until his retirement in 1990, Mr. Eysaman was superintendent of schools at South Jefferson Central. He passed away in 2010. 

The scholarship is presented annually to a South Jefferson High School graduate who plan to pursue a career in education or other related fields.

Pictured, from left: Daphne’s mother, Melissa; scholarship recipient Daphne J. Cronk, South Jefferson High School Class of 2026; and Gretchen Eysaman, wife of the late Kenneth J. Eysaman II.

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Congratulations to Daphne J. Cronk, the 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship.

Daphne is a top-ranked honor student who graduated from South Jefferson High School last month with an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors. She will attend St. Lawrence University this fall where she plans to major in English. Daphne aspires to become a high school teacher.

She is the daughter of Melissa Fregoe-Cronk and Anthony Cronk, Adams.

The Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2020 by Gretchen Eysaman to honor the life and legacy of her husband, Kenneth, who spent nearly 33 years in public education, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. From 1979 until his retirement in 1990, Mr. Eysaman was superintendent of schools at South Jefferson Central. He passed away in 2010.

The scholarship is presented annually to a South Jefferson High School graduate who plan to pursue a career in education or other related fields.

Pictured, from left: Daphne’s mother, Melissa; scholarship recipient Daphne J. Cronk, South Jefferson High School Class of 2026; and Gretchen Eysaman, wife of the late Kenneth J. Eysaman II.

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Congratulations 🎉

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Congratulations to Roman L. Peebles, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Chef Dennis J. Laemmermann Culinary Arts Scholarship. 

Roman graduated in June from Sackets Harbor Central School. He also completed the culinary arts program at Jeff-Lewis BOCES. Roman will begin his freshman year at The Culinary Institute of America this fall where he will study culinary arts. 

He aspires to work at a Michelin Star restaurant in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C., and hopes to teach in a culinary arts program after gaining restaurant experience. Roman is the son of Sunshine and Jeremy Peebles, Adams.

Dennis J. Laemmermann was involved in the North Country’s food services industry for most of his life. He was a talented culinary artist whose love for good food was made even better by sharing his gifts with others.

After his sudden passing in March 2019, friends and family established this scholarship to honor his life in a lasting and meaningful way. We are honored to steward his legacy and look forward to future generations of culinary artists finding inspiration from Dennis and the gifts he shared throughout his lifetime.

Pictured, from left: Dennis’ daughters, Amanda Jo Phillips and Maureen Hillabrandt; Dennis’ husband, Thomas H. “Thom” Peterson; scholarship recipient Roman L. Peebles; Dennis’ son, Drew Laemmermann and wife, Meghan; Dennis’ granddaughter, Avery Phillips, and grandson, Declan Laemmermann; and Dennis’ sister, Dawn Laemmermann-Amo.

#NNYCF #ClassOf2026 #Scholars #ThoughtfulLegacies

Congratulations to Roman L. Peebles, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Chef Dennis J. Laemmermann Culinary Arts Scholarship.

Roman graduated in June from Sackets Harbor Central School. He also completed the culinary arts program at Jeff-Lewis BOCES. Roman will begin his freshman year at The Culinary Institute of America this fall where he will study culinary arts.

He aspires to work at a Michelin Star restaurant in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C., and hopes to teach in a culinary arts program after gaining restaurant experience. Roman is the son of Sunshine and Jeremy Peebles, Adams.

Dennis J. Laemmermann was involved in the North Country’s food services industry for most of his life. He was a talented culinary artist whose love for good food was made even better by sharing his gifts with others.

After his sudden passing in March 2019, friends and family established this scholarship to honor his life in a lasting and meaningful way. We are honored to steward his legacy and look forward to future generations of culinary artists finding inspiration from Dennis and the gifts he shared throughout his lifetime.

Pictured, from left: Dennis’ daughters, Amanda Jo Phillips and Maureen Hillabrandt; Dennis’ husband, Thomas H. “Thom” Peterson; scholarship recipient Roman L. Peebles; Dennis’ son, Drew Laemmermann and wife, Meghan; Dennis’ granddaughter, Avery Phillips, and grandson, Declan Laemmermann; and Dennis’ sister, Dawn Laemmermann-Amo.

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Way to go, Roman!!! Amanda Gervera…

Congratulations, Roman! You must be so proud, Sunshine! <3

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Amazing!! Congratulations Roman! Way to go😊

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The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce $25,000 in grant funding for six tri-county nonprofit organizations that will support a diverse range of community programs and initiatives.

Council Chair April Wang, a second-year member and 2026 Watertown High School graduate, said the Council had many worthy requests for grant funding this year.

“Guided by a commitment to thoughtful stewardship and community impact, the Youth Philanthropy Council has carefully selected grant recipients whose work addresses critical needs and fosters meaningful progress,” Ms. Wang said. “I am beyond proud of the diligence and purpose reflected in the Council’s work this year.”

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Six Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations Share $25,000 in Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Awards

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Six Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations Share $25,000 in Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Awards July 2, 2026 By admin Students Field 18 Requests for Funding Support from Diverse Slate of Tri-County No...
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