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Grant Funding Available for Non-Profits Serving Clayton and Cape Vincent communities

February 26, 2018 By admin

The Lighthouse Fund at the Northern New York Community Foundation has up to $2,000 available in grant funding to support non-profit organizations serving citizens in the Clayton and Cape Vincent communities.

This charitable fund was established in 2014 as a resource to area non-profits providing critical programs and services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the two St. Lawrence River communities. Last year, a $2,000 matching grant was awarded to the Cape Vincent Food Pantry to help bolster its community support for the organization and increase available resources to purchase additional food items for consumers.

Non-profit organizations that are conducting programs, projects or initiatives that are assisting residents in need are encouraged to apply through the Lighthouse Fund grant opportunity at the Community Foundation. The deadline to submit a proposal for consideration is April 20, 2018.

Please contact Max DelSignore, Community Foundation assistant director, to learn more about the Lighthouse Fund and obtain the grant guidelines. You may reach him at (315) 782-7110 or via email at max@nnycf.org.

The Northern New York Community Foundation makes grants to support the work of non-profit organizations and provides scholarships to individuals in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The Foundation has been built and added to from gifts (both while living and through legacy plans) by individuals and organizations committed to meeting the changing needs of Northern New York, as well as supporting specific charitable interests and passions. The Community Foundation is located at the Northern New York Philanthropy Center in Watertown.

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Congratulations to Olivia D. Walker, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Watertown High School Class of 1956 Scholarship.

Olivia graduated in June from Watertown High School and will begin her freshman year at Jefferson Community College later this month where she will study early childhood education. She aspires to become an elementary school teacher.

“My goal is to teach at the first- to third-grade level,” she said. “As I reach this goal, I hope I leave an impact on the children as well as some teachers have left on me. A good teacher sets you up for a good year.”

A National Honor Society member, Olivia is an active community volunteer and works part-time as a School Age Child Care group leader at the Watertown Family YMCA. She is the daughter of Talitha and Theodore Walker, Watertown.

Watertown High School Class of 1956 alumni Jack Hammond and Charles Lytle recently met with Olivia at the Community Foundation and presented her with a $4,500 award.

Established in 2004 by members of the Watertown High School Class of 1956, this permanent Community Foundation scholarship is awarded to a Watertown High School senior who plans to further their education in college, junior college, community college, or vocational school. Recipients also must demonstrate good citizenship and solid values at school, work, and in the community.

Pictured, from left: Jack Hammond, WHS ’56; scholarship recipient Olivia D. Walker, WHS ’26; and Charles Lytle, WHS ’56.

#NNYCF #ClassOf2026 #Scholars #ClassOf1956 #Legacy

Congratulations to Olivia D. Walker, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Watertown High School Class of 1956 Scholarship.

Olivia graduated in June from Watertown High School and will begin her freshman year at Jefferson Community College later this month where she will study early childhood education. She aspires to become an elementary school teacher.

“My goal is to teach at the first- to third-grade level,” she said. “As I reach this goal, I hope I leave an impact on the children as well as some teachers have left on me. A good teacher sets you up for a good year.”

A National Honor Society member, Olivia is an active community volunteer and works part-time as a School Age Child Care group leader at the Watertown Family YMCA. She is the daughter of Talitha and Theodore Walker, Watertown.

Watertown High School Class of 1956 alumni Jack Hammond and Charles Lytle recently met with Olivia at the Community Foundation and presented her with a $4,500 award.

Established in 2004 by members of the Watertown High School Class of 1956, this permanent Community Foundation scholarship is awarded to a Watertown High School senior who plans to further their education in college, junior college, community college, or vocational school. Recipients also must demonstrate good citizenship and solid values at school, work, and in the community.

Pictured, from left: Jack Hammond, WHS ’56; scholarship recipient Olivia D. Walker, WHS ’26; and Charles Lytle, WHS ’56.

#NNYCF #ClassOf2026 #Scholars #ClassOf1956 #Legacy
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So proud of you Olivia congratulations 🎊

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations, Olivia! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations 👏🎉🎊

Congratulations Olivia!!!!!!

This is my Granddaughter 😘Congratulations Gam-ma love you.

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Congratulations to Maddox Corey and Samantha Reynolds, the Class of 2026 recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Lewis and Ann Kibling Memorial Scholarship.

Maddox graduated in June from Watertown High School with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. He will attend SUNY Cortland this fall to study exercise science in a pre-physician’s assistant program. He also plans to continue his track and field career as a member of the Red Dragons pole vault program. Maddox is the son of Cortney Salisbury-Corey and Brett Corey, Watertown.

Samantha graduated in June from Lowville Academy and Central School with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. She will attend Onondaga Community College this fall to study physical education, where she also plans to continue her athletic career and play soccer for the Lazers. She aspires to become a physical education teacher. Samanatha is the daughter of Katie and Matt Reynolds, Lowville.

Maddox and Samantha recently met with Lewis and Ann’s children — Steve Kibling, Sue Kibling Gallagher, Sandy Kibling Drancsak, and Lew Kibling — who presented each of them with a $2,500 award to help them on their undergraduate journeys.

Margaret “Ann” and Lewis “Lew” Kibling left an indelible imprint on countless Northern New York students through decades of service as teachers, coaches, and mentors to youth across the region. The scholarship that honors their lives and legacies forever perpetuates their impact on North Country students.

The Lewis and Ann Kibling Memorial Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2022 to provide support for graduating seniors attending college pursuing a degree in physical education or health studies. Like Lew and Ann, recipients will have demonstrated good character and be hard workers.

Pictured, from left, Steve Kibling; Sue Kibling Gallagher; scholarship recipients Samantha Reynolds and Maddox Corey; Sandy Kibling Drancsak; and Lew Kibling.

#NNYCF #FutureTeachers #ThoughtfulLegacy #ClassOf2026 #Scholars

Congratulations to Maddox Corey and Samantha Reynolds, the Class of 2026 recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Lewis and Ann Kibling Memorial Scholarship.

Maddox graduated in June from Watertown High School with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. He will attend SUNY Cortland this fall to study exercise science in a pre-physician’s assistant program. He also plans to continue his track and field career as a member of the Red Dragons pole vault program. Maddox is the son of Cortney Salisbury-Corey and Brett Corey, Watertown.

Samantha graduated in June from Lowville Academy and Central School with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. She will attend Onondaga Community College this fall to study physical education, where she also plans to continue her athletic career and play soccer for the Lazers. She aspires to become a physical education teacher. Samanatha is the daughter of Katie and Matt Reynolds, Lowville.

Maddox and Samantha recently met with Lewis and Ann’s children — Steve Kibling, Sue Kibling Gallagher, Sandy Kibling Drancsak, and Lew Kibling — who presented each of them with a $2,500 award to help them on their undergraduate journeys.

Margaret “Ann” and Lewis “Lew” Kibling left an indelible imprint on countless Northern New York students through decades of service as teachers, coaches, and mentors to youth across the region. The scholarship that honors their lives and legacies forever perpetuates their impact on North Country students.

The Lewis and Ann Kibling Memorial Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2022 to provide support for graduating seniors attending college pursuing a degree in physical education or health studies. Like Lew and Ann, recipients will have demonstrated good character and be hard workers.

Pictured, from left, Steve Kibling; Sue Kibling Gallagher; scholarship recipients Samantha Reynolds and Maddox Corey; Sandy Kibling Drancsak; and Lew Kibling.

#NNYCF #FutureTeachers #ThoughtfulLegacy #ClassOf2026 #Scholars
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Well done!!

Congrats Sammy reynolds!!!

Congratulations to you both!!

Katie Reynolds

Samantha Reynolds is a superb choice…mature, determined and focused! congratulations to both!

Congratulations Maddox !👏👍and to Samantha Reynolds too!

Well done! Congratulations to both, well deserved!

Congratulations!

Congratulations Maddox !🎉- We’re so proud of you! — Kim and Gary ( friends of your grandma B )

WoooHOOOO!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations!

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We are pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Friends of the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center Scholarship.

Representatives from the Friends of the Nature Center Board of Directors and the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center recently presented Thousand Islands High School graduate Sophia Cohen and Heuvelton High School graduate Connor G. Young with a $2,500 scholarship.

The two recent high school graduates share a passion for preserving the environment and each plan to pursue undergraduate studies in environmental-related fields of study.

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Minna Anthony Common Nature Center + Friends

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First recipients of Community Foundation’s Friends of the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center Scholarship named July 27, 2026 By admin Recent high school graduates share a passion for the environment...
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