Community Foundation Will Double All New Gifts to Support Public Recreation Project

     ADAMS — A $30,000 Community Foundation matching grant will help the Adams Revitalization Committee reach its fundraising goal for a new playground and community park in the heart of the village off Wardwell Street. All new gifts made by individuals, businesses, and organizations in support of the project will be doubled, up to $30,000.

     “The community has done so much to get this far, and we are pleased to be able to help move toward the completion of the initial phase of this project,” said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation executive director. “This endeavor is something to celebrate and reminds us of the importance of partnerships to make good things happen.”

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Sunrise Rotary Foundation Selects Children’s Home of Jefferson County’s SoZo Teen Center for $5,000 Grant

     WATERTOWN — The 21st Annual Taste of the Town, presented by Watertown Sunrise Rotary and United Food Service Operators, returns tomorrow, Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jefferson Community College McVean Center Gymnasium.

     Nearly two-dozen local food and beverage establishments will be on hand for patrons to enjoy a sample of their best dishes as they compete for bragging rights and awards in several categories including the coveted “People’s Choice” award.

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Local Women Receive Grant Funding for Professional Development

     WATERTOWN — Three entrepreneurs and a pair of nonprofit professionals are among the second group of women to receive grant support from the Maxine M. Quigg Women in Business Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

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Third Pair of Grants from Geographic Fund for Theresa, Indian River Lakes Areas

     THERESA — A pair of grant awards from the Community Fund for Theresa totaling $4,500 will support new historical markers along Route 37 and the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library by the Theresa Free Library.

     The Community Fund for Theresa is a permanent grantmaking fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation that will forever support programs, activities, and initiatives to advance the general welfare of the Theresa community. Lifelong Theresa residents Russell I. and Mary Wilcox established this family legacy fund at the Community Foundation in 2020 to help strengthen the quality of life in their community.

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Nearly 5,300 Food and Hygiene Items Collected will Help Reduce Food Insecurity Across Tri-County Region

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s LEAD Council is pleased to announce the winners of its second “Canstruction for Northern New York” contest to help reduce food insecurity across the North Country.

     Eight teams combined to collect more than 5,200 canned goods and other nonperishable food items or hygiene products that will help restock school-based backpack programs and community food pantries in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Additionally, the winning teams will share $1,500 in grant awards to present to two different school-based backpack programs that participants selected.

     With nearly 1,000 votes cast, Indian River Central School’s entry is the “People’s Choice Award” winner for its sculpture titled “Diversity.” The class also won the “Top Collection Award” with more than 2,600 canned goods and other nonperishable items collected.

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