Young Professionals Aid Senior Programs in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation’s LEAD Council will award $5,470 through its Holiday Giving Fund to three programs that make the holidays special for seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County.

     The advisory committee of young professionals established the LEAD Holiday Giving Fund at the Community Foundation in 2020 to help brighten the season for tri-county residents in need. Between generous gifts to the fund and a matching commitment from the Community Foundation, three nonprofits that manage holiday programs for senior citizens will each receive $1,832 in support to strengthen their efforts. They include:

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$15,500 Will Help Strengthen Work and Missions for Nonprofits Across Three Counties

     WATERTOWN — Eight nonprofit organizations serving youth in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties will share grant funding totaling more than $15,000 to support their work.

     The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved $15,500 in funding during its December board meeting to support local programs that serve children and youth.

     “The Community Foundation has been blessed with donors, past and present, for whom children and youth have been at the heart of their giving,” said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation executive director. “This allows us to provide important help such as this to local organizations and make a real difference in the lives of those they serve.”

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New Charitable Fund Will Support Various Community Projects and Initiatives Through Quarterly Grantmaking

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new charitable partnership with CAR-FRESHNER Corporation.

     The Watertown-based manufacturer behind the Little Trees air fresheners recently established the CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund at the Community Foundation. The fund will help strengthen CAR-FRESHNER’s impact and support of the Northern New York community that has been its corporate home for nearly 75 years.

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David A. Simmons was a Champion for the Arts who Mentored Thousands of Students

     WATERTOWN — A new, permanent scholarship fund is planned at the Northern New York Community Foundation to honor the life and legacy of Watertown native David A. Simmons.

     To perpetuate his legacy, local arts organizations are working together to build the David Simmons Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation. It will support students from Jefferson County who have participated in the performing arts during high school. In this way, it will help extend the support and encouragement David shared during his life.

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Funding for 47 Tri-County Locations Includes Grants to School-Based Pantries

     WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation will provide $59,000 in support this year to 47 local food pantries, soup kitchens, and school-based backpack programs in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

     The total support includes $40,000 to 37 organizations across the region that the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved as year-end aid during its December meeting. The grants will help strengthen programs and stock shelves at community food pantries and soup kitchens across the tri-county region. A total of $19,000 was awarded through the Foundation’s Community Support Fund to 14 tri-county organizations already this year.

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