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Community Foundation and Philanthropy Center Update

April 3, 2020 By admin

    We join our local community and the rest of the world in navigating the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During this time, health and safety is our first priority.

    Our work to serve you, our donors, partners and North Country communities, continues during this time without interruption. Community Foundation staff are working off site, but remain readily accessible via individual email addresses. Our office phones are checked several times each day and messages forwarded to staff. You may call our main line — 315-782-7110 — to leave a message for Community Foundation team members and they will return your call as soon as possible.

    Our commitment to serve you remains as strong as it is during more routine times.

    We have taken measures with care in mind while continuing to best serve our community, donors and other partners. Out of an abundance of caution, we have canceled all external meetings and events at the Philanthropy Center until public health conditions safely permit.

    We are grateful for your partnership and support. Together, we will meet the challenges before us for our region now and in the future.

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Northern New York Community Foundation

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Watertown, NY 13601

Phone: 315-782-7110
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Working with donors to benefit the community through grants and scholarships since 1929.

Parents, teachers, and youth leaders: The Community Foundation’s first summer Youth Philanthropy Experience kicks off on July 27 and it’s not too late for students to secure a seat!

Do you know a Jefferson County student who will be a high school freshman this fall? This FREE weeklong summer experience is exclusively for students who live in Jefferson County and are entering ninth grade this fall. 

Participants will learn about giving back to their community through volunteerism, leadership, grantmaking, and other ways they can help nonprofit organizations working to strengthen our communities. 

Students who complete the program are also eligible to earn volunteer service hours while learning!

Interested students should visit nnycf.org/summer-ype to obtain an application and apply today. 

#NNYCF #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #SummerExperience #YPE #YPC

Parents, teachers, and youth leaders: The Community Foundation’s first summer Youth Philanthropy Experience kicks off on July 27 and it’s not too late for students to secure a seat!

Do you know a Jefferson County student who will be a high school freshman this fall? This FREE weeklong summer experience is exclusively for students who live in Jefferson County and are entering ninth grade this fall.

Participants will learn about giving back to their community through volunteerism, leadership, grantmaking, and other ways they can help nonprofit organizations working to strengthen our communities.

Students who complete the program are also eligible to earn volunteer service hours while learning!

Interested students should visit nnycf.org/summer-ype to obtain an application and apply today.

#NNYCF #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #SummerExperience #YPE #YPC
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Congratulations to Daphne J. Cronk, the 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship.

Daphne is a top-ranked honor student who graduated from South Jefferson High School last month with an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors. She will attend St. Lawrence University this fall where she plans to major in English. Daphne aspires to become a high school teacher.

She is the daughter of Melissa Fregoe-Cronk and Anthony Cronk, Adams.

The Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2020 by Gretchen Eysaman to honor the life and legacy of her husband, Kenneth, who spent nearly 33 years in public education, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. From 1979 until his retirement in 1990, Mr. Eysaman was superintendent of schools at South Jefferson Central. He passed away in 2010. 

The scholarship is presented annually to a South Jefferson High School graduate who plan to pursue a career in education or other related fields.

Pictured, from left: Daphne’s mother, Melissa; scholarship recipient Daphne J. Cronk, South Jefferson High School Class of 2026; and Gretchen Eysaman, wife of the late Kenneth J. Eysaman II.

#NNYCF #ThoughtfulLegacies #ClassOf2026 #Scholars

Congratulations to Daphne J. Cronk, the 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship.

Daphne is a top-ranked honor student who graduated from South Jefferson High School last month with an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors. She will attend St. Lawrence University this fall where she plans to major in English. Daphne aspires to become a high school teacher.

She is the daughter of Melissa Fregoe-Cronk and Anthony Cronk, Adams.

The Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2020 by Gretchen Eysaman to honor the life and legacy of her husband, Kenneth, who spent nearly 33 years in public education, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. From 1979 until his retirement in 1990, Mr. Eysaman was superintendent of schools at South Jefferson Central. He passed away in 2010.

The scholarship is presented annually to a South Jefferson High School graduate who plan to pursue a career in education or other related fields.

Pictured, from left: Daphne’s mother, Melissa; scholarship recipient Daphne J. Cronk, South Jefferson High School Class of 2026; and Gretchen Eysaman, wife of the late Kenneth J. Eysaman II.

#NNYCF #ThoughtfulLegacies #ClassOf2026 #Scholars
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Congratulations 🎉

Congratulations very much Deserved

Congratulations!!

Congratulations Daphne🤗

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A deserving young lady

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So well deserved❤️❤️

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Congratulations to Roman L. Peebles, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Chef Dennis J. Laemmermann Culinary Arts Scholarship. 

Roman graduated in June from Sackets Harbor Central School. He also completed the culinary arts program at Jeff-Lewis BOCES. Roman will begin his freshman year at The Culinary Institute of America this fall where he will study culinary arts. 

He aspires to work at a Michelin Star restaurant in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C., and hopes to teach in a culinary arts program after gaining restaurant experience. Roman is the son of Sunshine and Jeremy Peebles, Adams.

Dennis J. Laemmermann was involved in the North Country’s food services industry for most of his life. He was a talented culinary artist whose love for good food was made even better by sharing his gifts with others.

After his sudden passing in March 2019, friends and family established this scholarship to honor his life in a lasting and meaningful way. We are honored to steward his legacy and look forward to future generations of culinary artists finding inspiration from Dennis and the gifts he shared throughout his lifetime.

Pictured, from left: Dennis’ daughters, Amanda Jo Phillips and Maureen Hillabrandt; Dennis’ husband, Thomas H. “Thom” Peterson; scholarship recipient Roman L. Peebles; Dennis’ son, Drew Laemmermann and wife, Meghan; Dennis’ granddaughter, Avery Phillips, and grandson, Declan Laemmermann; and Dennis’ sister, Dawn Laemmermann-Amo.

#NNYCF #ClassOf2026 #Scholars #ThoughtfulLegacies

Congratulations to Roman L. Peebles, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Chef Dennis J. Laemmermann Culinary Arts Scholarship.

Roman graduated in June from Sackets Harbor Central School. He also completed the culinary arts program at Jeff-Lewis BOCES. Roman will begin his freshman year at The Culinary Institute of America this fall where he will study culinary arts.

He aspires to work at a Michelin Star restaurant in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C., and hopes to teach in a culinary arts program after gaining restaurant experience. Roman is the son of Sunshine and Jeremy Peebles, Adams.

Dennis J. Laemmermann was involved in the North Country’s food services industry for most of his life. He was a talented culinary artist whose love for good food was made even better by sharing his gifts with others.

After his sudden passing in March 2019, friends and family established this scholarship to honor his life in a lasting and meaningful way. We are honored to steward his legacy and look forward to future generations of culinary artists finding inspiration from Dennis and the gifts he shared throughout his lifetime.

Pictured, from left: Dennis’ daughters, Amanda Jo Phillips and Maureen Hillabrandt; Dennis’ husband, Thomas H. “Thom” Peterson; scholarship recipient Roman L. Peebles; Dennis’ son, Drew Laemmermann and wife, Meghan; Dennis’ granddaughter, Avery Phillips, and grandson, Declan Laemmermann; and Dennis’ sister, Dawn Laemmermann-Amo.

#NNYCF #ClassOf2026 #Scholars #ThoughtfulLegacies
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Way to go, Roman!!! Amanda Gervera…

Congratulations, Roman! You must be so proud, Sunshine! <3

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Well-deserved! We're so proud of you, Roman!

Congratulations roman!

Nice work Roman!

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Amazing!! Congratulations Roman! Way to go😊

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