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Rock Charitable Fund Supports Projects at 10 Nonprofits Across St. Lawrence County

February 22, 2022 By admin

Nearly $120,000 in Grant Funding Awarded in Second Competitive Round to Strengthen Quality of Life

     WATERTOWN — The Rock Charitable Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded nearly $120,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations in St. Lawrence County to preserve local history and maintain churches and cemeteries in the region.

     The legacy fund was established at the Community Foundation in 2019 through a bequest from St. Lawrence County resident and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Marjorie J. Rock, who passed away in February 2017 at age 96. Thanks to her foresight and thoughtful generosity, Ms. Rock’s desire to support St. Lawrence County will be perpetuated for generations to come.

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Community Foundation Legacy Fund Established to Honor Riley Basford

February 17, 2022 By admin

Late Potsdam Teen Remembered Through Efforts to Support Students, Community

    POTSDAM — Riley Basford was a positive force for good in his Potsdam community.

    His inspiring spirit made friends and family feel deeply connected and appreciated. He worked hard, loved the outdoors, and made those around him always smile. After unexpectedly passing away last year, it remained important to Riley’s family and friends to honor him in an enduring way.

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$100,000 in Community Foundation Support to Help Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club Complete New Youth Athletic Center, Establish Endowment

February 2, 2022 By admin

Longtime Ogdensburg Community Advocate Partners with Foundation to Aid Capital Campaign, Sustain Club Operations

     OGDENSBURG — A series of Community Foundation grants totaling $100,000 will support the Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club’s capital campaign to complete a new youth athletic center slated to open later this year.

    The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved two grants totaling $50,000 to support the Club’s $2.3 million capital project. A $25,000 grant will provide direct support to the capital campaign and a $25,000 matching challenge will help build charitable support from the community. This means the Foundation will match gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 from individuals, couples, families, and businesses supporting the campaign. [Read more…]

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Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge Awards $10,000 in Grant Support to 20 Nonprofits Across Tri-County Region

January 31, 2022 By admin

Nearly 200 Middle School Students in Three Counties Enter Fifth Annual Challenge

    WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce $10,000 in Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge grants to 20 nonprofit organizations that serve Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

     Now in its fifth year, the Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge is open to all tri-county middle school students. This year’s program committee reviewed 193 entries from seventh and eighth graders who recommended grants to 93 different organizations that serve residents across the three counties.

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Ogdensburg Public Library Announces $10,000 Challenge Grant to Build Endowment

January 26, 2022 By admin

Community Foundation Support Will Strengthen Permanent Library Resource

OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg Public Library is delighted to announce that the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 challenge grant to help build the library’s permanent endowment.

The library’s campaign, “Building Partnerships and Investing in Our Future,” is now under way to strengthen this resource at the Community Foundation. All gifts to the campaign will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.

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We are grateful for business partners like Watertown Savings Bank whose support enables our work in communities across Northern New York.

Watertown Savings Bank's generosity helped make possible the Northern New York Philanthropy Center, home of the Community Foundation.

#NNYCF #BusinessPartners #Thankful #GratefulWSB Supports the NNY Community Foundation
Ken Eysaman and Kraig Everard, Northern New York Community Foundation, accept a check from WSB in support of the foundation’s capital campaign. The NNY Community Foundation works to enrich the quality of life through grants and scholarships across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. #bankinglocalmatters #wsb
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We are grateful for business partners like Watertown Savings Bank whose support enables our work in communities across Northern New York. 

Watertown Savings Banks generosity helped make possible the Northern New York Philanthropy Center, home of the Community Foundation.

#NNYCF #BusinessPartners #Thankful #Grateful
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