{"id":9100,"date":"2026-06-04T22:46:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T22:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/?page_id=9100"},"modified":"2026-07-13T17:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:46:48","slug":"clifton-fine-community-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/clifton-fine-community-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Clifton-Fine Community Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our mission<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Clifton-Fine Community Fund <\/strong>supports programs, projects, and activities that enhance the quality of life for our communities in perpetuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our history<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Clifton-Fine Community Fund<\/strong> was established at the Community Foundation in 2013 as a geographic-specific fund to support initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in the southeast St. Lawrence County<\/strong> region, specifically in the six towns and hamlets of Fine<\/strong>, Oswegatchie<\/strong>, Star Lake<\/strong>, Newton Falls<\/strong>, Wanakena<\/strong> and Cranberry Lake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fund aims to enhance the quality of life for all who live in the region while maximizing the opportunity for residents to give where they live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Community<\/strong> Foundation<\/strong> stewards this charitable fund. To build initial support, the Foundation awarded a $50,000 challenge grant to donors interested in giving to this philanthropic resource. By the end of 2014, people from across the region came together to create a $100,000 community fund. It awards grants to support local projects and nonprofit organizations that serve the region in perpetuity. Families from across the region can now give to support the places they love and call home, forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our impact<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Since 2014<\/strong>, the Community Fund has awarded more than $61,000<\/strong> in grant funding to support nearly 60<\/strong> projects and programs across communities in the Clifton-Fine region. The following organizations have been awarded one or more Community Fund grants since grantmaking began:<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u2022 Clifton Community Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Clifton-Fine Central School
X<\/mark>Food Pantry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Clifton-Fine Central School District<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Clifton-Fine Economic Development
X<\/mark>Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Clifton-Fine Lions Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cranberry Lake Boat Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cranberry Lake Fire & Rescue
X<\/mark>Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cranberry Lake Mountaineers
X<\/mark>Snowmobile Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cultural Arts Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 First Baptist Church of Oswegatchie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Fine Volunteer Fire Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Friends of Clifton Community Library<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u2022 Mervin Eno American Legion
X<\/mark>Post 1539<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Newton Falls Volunteer
X<\/mark>Fire Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Save Our Schoolhouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Star Lake Fire & Rescue Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0Star Lake Volleyball Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence
X<\/mark>Foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Town of Clifton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Town of Fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Volunteer Transportation Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Wanakena Historical Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0Wilderness Healthcare Foundation of
X<\/mark>Clifton-Fine Hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Woodland Cemetery<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Support the Community Fund<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Click the button below to make a gift to help strengthen the Clifton-Fine Community Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want to support Clifton-Fine forever?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Click the button below to explore the many planned giving <\/strong>options available to you to forever support the Clifton-Fine Community Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community Fund newsletter<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Read past issues and learn more about the Community Fund\u2019s work to strengthen the quality of life in the Clifton-Fine region. Email our Director of Communications, Ken Eysaman<\/strong>, ken@nnycf.org<\/a>, and join our mailing list to stay informed about the Clifton-Fine Community Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Steering Committee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The following volunteers proudly serve as Clifton-Fine Community Fund Committee members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Halsey Bagg<\/strong>, Cranberry Lake
\u2022 Dave Daut<\/strong>, Wanakena
\u2022 Mary Hooven<\/strong>, Cranberry Lake
\u2022 Patricia Pastella<\/strong>, Wanakena
\u2022 Neil Woodworth<\/strong>, Wanakena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next grant funding opportunity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The next competitive round of grant funding for the Clifton-Fine Community Fund<\/strong> will open in spring 2027<\/strong>. Grant awards for the 2026<\/strong> funding cycle will be announced later this summer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community Philanthropy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Clifton-Fine Community Fund<\/mark><\/strong> and Northern New York Community Foundation gratefully thank all donors who help support and strengthen the quality of life for all in the Fine<\/mark><\/strong>, Oswegatchie<\/mark><\/strong>, Star<\/strong> Lake<\/strong><\/mark>, Newton<\/mark><\/strong> Falls<\/mark><\/strong>, Wanakena<\/mark><\/strong>, and Cranberry<\/strong> Lake<\/strong> <\/mark>communities. Thank you so much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustaining Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following supporters made gifts to the Clifton-Fine Community Fund<\/strong> from <\/em>
July 16, 2025<\/strong>, to June 16, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peter & Dottie Bragdon
Carl J. Hoffman & Elizabeth H. Naumburg
Clifton-Fine Lions Club
Anthony & Kerrie Cooper
Bert A. Corey
Max & Sara DelSignore
Edwin Dreby & Margaret Mansfield
ESF College Foundation
Patricia Farnsworth
Paul J. Flynn
Linda & Frank Gilbert
Dan & Susan Heneka
Sally & Ed Holden
Mary Hooven
Dr. Kelly R. Huiatt
Leslie Anne and James King
Carol  Murray
Katherine Oser
Tom & Grace Sauter
Robert & Babette Simpson
Rose & Gary Surman
Judith Hunter & Robert Sutor
Martin & Jean Szkotak
Ian & Darcie Ward
Sue Washburn & Kristin Rehder
Neil & Holly Woodworth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recent Tribute Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Includes only gifts made to the Clifton-Fine Community Fund<\/strong> in memory or in honor of a loved one from July 16, 2025<\/strong>, to June 16, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Memory of<\/strong>
Given by<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Lloyd Rice
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Bill LaFrance
<\/strong>Peter & Dottie Bragdon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jared M. Cooper
<\/strong>Anthony & Kerrie Cooper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas Francis Sweeney
<\/strong>Max & Sara DelSignore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinton E. Farnsworth
<\/strong>Patricia Farnsworth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim & Matt Glavin
<\/strong>Dan & Susan Heneka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack Holden
<\/strong>Sally & Ed Holden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex C. Velto
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