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Slack Chemical Company Donates $20,000 to Thompson Park Splash Pad Project

July 20, 2018 By admin

Slack Chemical Company, Inc. recently made a generous $20,000 gift to the charitable fund at the Northern New York Community Foundation supporting the Thompson Park splash pad project in Watertown. The project is being led by the Friends of Thompson Park, which is a local committee of community leaders interested in the park’s past and future. The Friends of Thompson Park have been conducting a community campaign to provide support for the splash pad project. The spray park is scheduled to be completed and open next month.

Slack Chemical Co. Donates $20,000 to Thompson Park Splash Pad Project
Pictured from left to right: Evan Richardson, Community Foundation Summer Intern; Philip J. Sprague, Friends of Thompson Park; Robert R. Sturtz, CEO Slack Chemical Company; Jean Sturtz; Rev. Frederick G. Garry, Friends of Thompson Park; Max DelSignore, Northern New York Community Foundation.

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 their 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.

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We are excited to share the Week 5 Scholarship Challenge Leaderboard!

In Jefferson County, Faith Fellowship Christian School held the lead with 100 percent student participation! Sackets Harbor Central remains a strong second with 50 percent participation; In Lewis County, Copenhagen Central took the lead, increasing to 37.84 percent student participation; and in St. Lawrence County, Colton-Pierrepont Central held onto its lead with 26.92 percent student participation.

Seniors: Money for your future is waiting! Do you plan to continue your education in college or trade or technical school? Complete the Community Foundation’s online common application at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships today and help your school win!

All schools have a chance to win Community Foundation grant funding by increasing student participation in the scholarship program to at least 25 percent of the senior class. 

Learn more about this year’s challenge at: nnycf.org/scholarship-challenge-2026

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We are excited to share the Week 5 Scholarship Challenge Leaderboard!

In Jefferson County, Faith Fellowship Christian School held the lead with 100 percent student participation! Sackets Harbor Central remains a strong second with 50 percent participation; In Lewis County, Copenhagen Central took the lead, increasing to 37.84 percent student participation; and in St. Lawrence County, Colton-Pierrepont Central held onto its lead with 26.92 percent student participation.

Seniors: Money for your future is waiting! Do you plan to continue your education in college or trade or technical school? Complete the Community Foundation’s online common application at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships today and help your school win!

All schools have a chance to win Community Foundation grant funding by increasing student participation in the scholarship program to at least 25 percent of the senior class.

Learn more about this year’s challenge at: nnycf.org/scholarship-challenge-2026

#NNYCF #ScholarshipChallenge #ClassOf2026 #FundingForYourFuture
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Earlier this week, three school districts, one in each of the counties the Community Foundation serves, were selected as Round 1 Scholarship Challenge grant winners. 

Congratulations to Sackets Harbor Central, Copenhagen Central, and Colton-Pierrepont Central schools. We appreciate your leadership and efforts to help your seniors secure support for their educational futures!

All tri-county schools still have time to compete for this year’s grand prize $2,000 Scholarship Challenge grant by increasing student participation in the Community Foundation’s scholarship program. 

High school seniors who are continuing their education in college, trade, vocational, or technical school should apply by March 15 at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

#NNYCF #ScholarshipChallenge #ClassOf2026 #FundingForYourFuture

Earlier this week, three school districts, one in each of the counties the Community Foundation serves, were selected as Round 1 Scholarship Challenge grant winners.

Congratulations to Sackets Harbor Central, Copenhagen Central, and Colton-Pierrepont Central schools. We appreciate your leadership and efforts to help your seniors secure support for their educational futures!

All tri-county schools still have time to compete for this year’s grand prize $2,000 Scholarship Challenge grant by increasing student participation in the Community Foundation’s scholarship program.

High school seniors who are continuing their education in college, trade, vocational, or technical school should apply by March 15 at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

#NNYCF #ScholarshipChallenge #ClassOf2026 #FundingForYourFuture
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High school seniors: Be like Rosamond!

A 2025 Lyme High School graduate, Rosamond “Rose” Hunt was awarded $3,700 in Northern New York Community Foundation scholarship support to help her study at Jefferson Community College.

Complete your application for scholarship support today at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

Funding for your future is just a click away!

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