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The Northern New York Community Foundation is committed to developing the next generation of community philanthropists through a series of leadership initiatives.

The Foundation leads the following core programs that are designed to nurture future community leaders.

Northern New York Community Foundation

131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601

Phone: 315-782-7110
Fax: 315-782-0047

info@nnycf.org

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Working with donors to benefit the community through grants and scholarships since 1929.

We are pleased to invite the public to experience an evening of inspiring music at the annual Sidney T. Cox Memorial Concert on Friday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Clayton Opera House, featuring The Syracuse Orchestra.

Presented with support from the Community Foundation in partnership with the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund (TIPAF), the annual concert honors the enduring legacy of Sidney T. Cox.

This year’s performance blends beloved classical masterworks with familiar favorites from Broadway and the silver screen. Audiences will enjoy selections from Wicked, The Sound of Music, Jurassic Park, Beauty and the Beast, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Wicked, alongside works by Aaron Copland, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Duke Ellington and others.

Tickets are available through the Clayton Opera House at www.claytonoperahouse.com

Complete details below.

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Annual Sidney T. Cox Memorial Concert Returns to Clayton Opera House on July 10

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Annual Sidney T. Cox Memorial Concert Returns to Clayton Opera House on July 10 July 1, 2026 By admin The Syracuse Orchestra performance celebrates a North Country benefactor whose generosity continue...
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Together with the Italian-American Civic Association and Immaculate Heart Central School, we are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Clarence B. “Boots” Gaffney Award.

Julianna L. Delaney was selected as the women’s recipient and Jameson M. Lettiere was named as this year’s men’s honoree.

We are honored to help the Gaffney family and the Italian-American Civic Association steward this prestigious legacy award. We look forward to seeing these exceptional student athletes continue their journeys on and off the athletic field as they pursue undergraduate studies this fall.

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Immaculate Heart’s Delaney, Lettiere Named Clarence B. ‘Boots’ Gaffney Award Recipients

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Immaculate Heart’s Delaney, Lettiere Named Clarence B. ‘Boots’ Gaffney Award Recipients July 1, 2026 By admin Pair of Seniors Honored as Top Graduating Athletes at June Recognition Dinner WATERT...
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Congratulations 👏👏

Congratulations to Both!!💙💙

Congratulations to both.

Congratulations to Julianna and Jameson! Making Immaculate Heart Central & Immaculate Heart Academy proud 💙🤍

Congratulations! Jameson- so happy for you!

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Potsdam Community Fund, a new charitable endowed fund established in partnership with donors who share a strong commitment to the Potsdam area.

Thanks to the generosity of founding donors and Potsdam natives David and Ellen Wagner who provided a $250,000 establishing gift, the fund will begin grantmaking this year.

The new Potsdam Community Fund is a permanent philanthropic resource that will support projects, programs, and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the Potsdam area.

In this inaugural year, the Northern New York Community Foundation is excited to announce that it has awarded an additional $100,000 as a matching grant, which means all new gifts to the Potsdam Community Fund will be doubled, dollar-for-dollar.

Those who wish to join in supporting the fund may make a secure online gift at bit.ly/PotsdamCF or by mail to: Potsdam Community Fund, c/o Northern New York Community Foundation, 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.

Complete details: nnycf.org/potsdam-community-fund

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Community Foundation launches Potsdam Community Fund in partnership with Potsdam natives and founding donors June 29, 2026 By admin Permanent charitable resource for Potsdam will help strengthen quali...
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