Program Founder Stephen H. Can Visits Class for Reception at Jefferson Community College

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 members of the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program.

     The new class of 30 scholars was recently honored during a fall reception at Jefferson Community College. Program founder and Jefferson Community College alumnus Stephen H. Can delivered remarks and met this year’s students.

     The Community Foundation administers the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program in collaboration with Mr. Can and the Jefferson Community College Foundation. The Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program awards high school seniors who are in the top 15 percent of their graduating class a merit-based scholarship of a total of at least $1,200 for the first year of study at Jefferson Community College. Since its inception in 2007, the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program has provided scholarships totaling approximately $1.6 million, supporting 759 students.

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Up to $1,000 in Funding Available through the Daniel J. Briggs Fund for Integrity of the Community Foundation

     WATERTOWN — School districts pursuing grant funding to support bullying prevention, character education, and social media safety programs are encouraged to apply to the Daniel J. Briggs Fund for Integrity of the Northern New York Community Foundation. Up to $1,000 in funding is available this year.

     The charitable fund was established at the Community Foundation in 2015 to provide resources for key educational programs that raise awareness of bullying in local schools and communities. The fund also supports professional development initiatives to educate school administrators, teachers, faculty, and staff about bullying and ways to identify and prevent it. Projects and initiatives that promote leadership development, student responsibility, respect, and trust for the community are key focus areas as well. 

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Chet’s Wife, Nancy, Presents Aidan Mills and Ashley Rose with First Awards

     WATERTOWN — Aidan M. Mills and Ashley G. Rose were recently named the first recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Chester F. “Chet” Gray Scholarship.

     Aidan is a 2021 Watertown High School graduate who recently began his sophomore year at SUNY Albany where he studies human biology. Aidan plans to continue his education in medical school after he earns a bachelor’s degree. He aspires to become a radiologist. He is the son of Kristyna and James “Jim” Mills, Watertown.

     Ashley is a 2022 LaFargeville High School graduate who will begin her freshman year later this month at Jefferson Community College. Ashley plans to continue her undergraduate studies at SUNY Potsdam where she will study adolescence education, with an emphasis on social studies and history. 

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Deadline to Submit Proposals for Consideration is Friday, Nov. 4

     WATERTOWN — The Safe Schools Endeavor, in partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, is pleased to announce applications for 2022-2023 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. 4. All applications must be completed through the Community Foundation’s online Grant Lifecycle Manager, which may be accessed at nnycf.org/grants. Grant awards will be determined in December and applicants will be notified with a funding decision in January.

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Up to $7,500 Available for Nonprofit Organizations Serving Southern Jefferson County Residents

     ADAMS — The Six Town Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation will award up to $7,500 in grant funding this year to nonprofit organizations serving the southern Jefferson County region.

     This geographic fund provides support for local programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the Six Town area. All organizations applying for funding must do so by Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, through the Community Foundation’s online Grant Lifecycle Manager, which may be accessed at nnycf.org/grants. Nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) classification are eligible and invited to apply.

     Eligible organizations must actively serve the towns of Adams, Ellisburg, Henderson, Lorraine, Rodman, and Worth. Requests may focus on assisting with local needs related to health and wellness, families and youth, arts and culture, history, education and more.

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