Northern New York Community Foundation

Northern New York Community Foundation

Scholarship Established in Memory of Massena Native

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A new, permanent endowed scholarship fund has been established at the Northern New York Community Foundation to honor the legacy of Massena native, Lorraine Power Tharp. Mrs. Tharp graduated as salutatorian in 1966 from Massena Central School. She was the daughter of former St. Lawrence County District Attorney, William H. Power Jr. and Oske S. Power.

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2018-19 Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Announced

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Stephen H. Can visits with this year’s Jefferson-Can Scholarship recipients during a fall reception at Jefferson Community College.

 

626 Students Assisted Since 2007, Totaling $1.2 Million


The Northern New York Community Foundation announces the 2018-19 members of the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program.  The scholarship, administered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, in collaboration Jefferson Community College (JCC) alumnus Stephen H. Can, and the JCC Foundation, provides scholarships to students from Jefferson and Lewis counties who graduate in the top 15 percent of their class. This year, fifty- one students will receive an award. Mr. Can had the opportunity to visit with this year’s recipients during a recent visit to Watertown. Since its inception in 2007, the Jeff-Can Community Scholars program has provided scholarships totaling approximately $1.2 million, supporting 626 students.

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Community Foundation Provides Resources to Help Establish Kenneth Deedy Environmental Internship Fund

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Total Grant of $50,000 Includes $25,000 Challenge Matching Grant

The Northern New York Community Foundation has made a commitment to assist three organizations support a permanent internship program, while also honoring the legacy of a longtime supporter of environmental stewardship, conservation and education in the Thousand Islands region.

The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a $50,000 grant to help build and establish the Kenneth Deedy Environmental Internship Fund in partnership with the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT). Of the $50,000 grant, $25,000 will be made directly to build the fund, and $25,000 is being provided as a challenge matching grant. The Community Foundation will match all new gifts to build the fund, up to $25,000.

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