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Over $30,000 in Grants to Support Community Projects

August 14, 2017 By admin

The Northern New York Community Foundation announces the following quality of life grants recently approved by its board of directors. “Community Foundation donors, past and present, have enabled us to invest in the types of things that make a community a great place to live. These grants help keep that great tradition going,” said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation executive director.

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Community Foundation Awards $20,000 in Matching Grants to Support Fort La Presentation Project and Sustainability

August 14, 2017 By admin

A pair of matching grants from the Northern New York Community Foundation will augment a historic trail project and support the long-term sustainability of Fort La Presentation in Ogdensburg. [Read more…]

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$10,000 from George R. Davis Fund for Lowville to Support Seven Area Projects

July 10, 2017 By admin

The George R. Davis Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation will provide $10,000 in total grant support for seven projects in the Lowville area. The geographic-specific fund serves as a permanent resource for programs, projects and initiatives that will enhance the quality of life in the village and town of Lowville in perpetuity. [Read more…]

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Geographic Funds at the Community Foundation Support Projects along the St. Lawrence River

July 7, 2017 By admin

A series of grants were recently awarded from geographic-specific funds at the Northern New York Community Foundation that will impact several St. Lawrence River communities. [Read more…]

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Youth Philanthropy Council Awards Over $17,000 to Support Organizations in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties

June 28, 2017 By admin

The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation awarded more than $17,000 in grants to support eight requests from non-profit organizations serving Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The grants were approved recently by the Community Foundation’s board of directors and advisory committees. [Read more…]

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It’s Who’s YPC!

Click through the post to learn more about one of our newest members, Gaige Doroha, a Watertown High School junior who is in his first year of Council service!

Be sure to follow our page to meet more members of the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation every Monday and Wednesday. 🌱

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It’s Who’s YPC!

Click through the post to learn more about one of our newest members, Gaige Doroha, a Watertown High School junior who is in his first year of Council service!

Be sure to follow our page to meet more members of the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation every Monday and Wednesday. 🌱

#YPC #CommunityFoundation #NNYCF #WhosYPC #NextGeneration #Leadership
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Voting for this years Canstruction for Northern New York “People’s Choice Award” is now open! Voting will remain open through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. 

🗳 Cast your vote at bit.ly/Canstruction-Vote-26

The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation introduced Canstruction for Northern New York in 2023 to engage local schools and student groups in collecting donated canned food, nonperishable food items, and hygiene products to support regional food pantries or local backpack programs.

This year, the Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council led the competition as a Council service project.

5️⃣ Five finalists submitted projects for “People’s Choice Award” consideration.

✔️ Project descriptions are found with each photo, so please review all photos 📸 and videos 🎥 for each submission.

🚧 Terrific work completed by all FIVE teams that entered this year’s competition!

🥫 Each structure is made from donated items that will be given to local food pantries and backpack programs of the participants’ choice!

👋 We need YOUR VOTE for your favorite project starting TODAY! Polls will remain open for the “People’s Choice Award” until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. 🗳️ Vote for your favorite Canstruction project! 

🤝 All awards 🏆 will be announced 📣 late next week. The Youth Philanthropy Council will award funding to winning participants, who will direct monies to support local nonprofit organizations.

This year’s finalists are: 
🥫 Beaver River Central School’s 9th Grade Earth Science Class with “Pack It Up”
🥫 Carthage Middle School’s Student Government & Builders Club with “Bee”
🥫 First Presbyterian Church of Watertown’s Sunday School Class & Youth Group with “Food Steeple”
🥫 South Jefferson Central School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter with “Be the Light in Someone’s Storm”
🥫 Watertown High School’s Student Council with “Turn Hunger on Its Head”

1️⃣ One finalist — Carthage Middle School — submitted a video    🎥 of their project.  👀 View Carthage Middle School’s video 🎥 at youtu.be/QsdzVsfxyyU

🕵️‍♀️ See what these students have to say about their projects and cast your vote today! 🙌 Excellent community endeavor helping our region in a variety of ways!

#NNYCF #YPC #Leadership #Canstruction #FoodInsecurity #Vote #PeoplesChoiceImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Voting for this year's Canstruction for Northern New York “People’s Choice Award” is now open! Voting will remain open through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15.

🗳 Cast your vote at bit.ly/Canstruction-Vote-26

The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation introduced Canstruction for Northern New York in 2023 to engage local schools and student groups in collecting donated canned food, nonperishable food items, and hygiene products to support regional food pantries or local backpack programs.

This year, the Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council led the competition as a Council service project.

5️⃣ Five finalists submitted projects for “People’s Choice Award” consideration.

✔️ Project descriptions are found with each photo, so please review all photos 📸 and videos 🎥 for each submission.

🚧 Terrific work completed by all FIVE teams that entered this year’s competition!

🥫 Each structure is made from donated items that will be given to local food pantries and backpack programs of the participants’ choice!

👋 We need YOUR VOTE for your favorite project starting TODAY! Polls will remain open for the “People’s Choice Award” until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. 🗳️ Vote for your favorite Canstruction project!

🤝 All awards 🏆 will be announced 📣 late next week. The Youth Philanthropy Council will award funding to winning participants, who will direct monies to support local nonprofit organizations.

This year’s finalists are:
🥫 Beaver River Central School’s 9th Grade Earth Science Class with “Pack It Up”
🥫 Carthage Middle School’s Student Government & Builders Club with “Bee”
🥫 First Presbyterian Church of Watertown’s Sunday School Class & Youth Group with “Food Steeple”
🥫 South Jefferson Central School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter with “Be the Light in Someone’s Storm”
🥫 Watertown High School’s Student Council with “Turn Hunger on Its Head”

1️⃣ One finalist — Carthage Middle School — submitted a video 🎥 of their project. 👀 View Carthage Middle School’s video 🎥 at youtu.be/QsdzVsfxyyU

🕵️‍♀️ See what these students have to say about their projects and cast your vote today! 🙌 Excellent community endeavor helping our region in a variety of ways!

#NNYCF #YPC #Leadership #Canstruction #FoodInsecurity #Vote #PeoplesChoice
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It’s Who’s YPC!

Click through the post to learn more about one of our newest members, Valerie Akins, a Carthage High School junior who is in her first year of Council service!

Be sure to follow our page to meet more members of the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation every Monday and Wednesday. 🌱

#YPC #CommunityFoundation #NNYCF #WhosYPC #NextGeneration #LeadershipImage attachmentImage attachment

It’s Who’s YPC!

Click through the post to learn more about one of our newest members, Valerie Akins, a Carthage High School junior who is in her first year of Council service!

Be sure to follow our page to meet more members of the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation every Monday and Wednesday. 🌱

#YPC #CommunityFoundation #NNYCF #WhosYPC #NextGeneration #Leadership
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Congratulations 👏. So proud of you!

Yay Val! 👏

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