$7,000 in Grant Support Will Help Ensure Success of Two Signature Summer Events

     WATERTOWN — The Jefferson Economic Development Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently supported a pair of local cultural programs that will help strengthen tourism and the arts this summer.

     A $6,000 grant to the Cape Vincent Local Development Corporation will help ensure this year’s French Festival is staffed with professional security to comply with new state requirements. With a more than 55-year history, the annual festival is a long-standing celebration of the region’s French heritage and attracts thousands of visitors with its cultural activities, food, parades, and crafts.

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Support Aids Development of New Lowville Facility, Builds Permanent Endowment

     LOWVILLE — A pair of Community Foundation grants totaling $150,000 have helped Double Play Community Center transform a former Lowville restaurant and banquet facility off Bardo Road into a full-service community hub that offers comprehensive wellness programs for patrons of all ages.

     The Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2023 approved a $100,000 grant to support Double Play’s capital project and a $50,000 grant to build the nonprofit’s endowment fund at the Community Foundation.

     A ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor project donors and supporters is slated for 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 6,  in advance of the new facility opening to the public at 5 a.m. the next day. A public open house is planned for later this spring.

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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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