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2018-19 Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Announced

October 1, 2018 By admin

Stephen H. Can visits with this year’s Jefferson-Can Scholarship recipients during a fall reception at Jefferson Community College.

 

626 Students Assisted Since 2007, Totaling $1.2 Million


The Northern New York Community Foundation announces the 2018-19 members of the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program.  The scholarship, administered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, in collaboration Jefferson Community College (JCC) alumnus Stephen H. Can, and the JCC Foundation, provides scholarships to students from Jefferson and Lewis counties who graduate in the top 15 percent of their class. This year, fifty- one students will receive an award. Mr. Can had the opportunity to visit with this year’s recipients during a recent visit to Watertown. Since its inception in 2007, the Jeff-Can Community Scholars program has provided scholarships totaling approximately $1.2 million, supporting 626 students.

Stephen H. Can, of New Hope, Pennsylvania, is Senior Managing Director and Co-head of Strategic Partners, Blackstone’s $31 billion committed capital secondary and advisory private funds business. Mr. Can is the founding member of Strategic Partners, and Chairman of the Strategic Partners Investment Committees. Mr. Can received an A.S. in Business Administration from JCC in 1980, a B.A. magna cum laude in Accounting from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1982 and an M.S. in Finance from the Krannert Business School at Purdue University in 1984 where he was named outstanding graduate instructor. Mr. Can subsequently earned C.P.A., C.M.A., and C.F.M. designations.

“It has been an honor to partner with Mr. Can and the JCC Foundation to provide this unique opportunity for students in Jefferson and Lewis counties. We believe there are many benefits to the students, JCC and the community to make this type of investment locally, none of which would be possible without Mr. Can’s generous commitment to the future of our community, our country and the world, ” said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation director.

This year’s Jefferson-Can Community Scholars are:

Adams
Theresa Pratt
Charles Sweetland
Natalie Tucker

Alexandria Bay
Lindsey Bradley
Susie Q. Erck

Belleville
Logan Corron

Black River
Lauren Eddy

Cape Vincent
Patrick Knapp
Sarah Lockwood

Carthage
Sonne Ortiz
Madison Scott

Clayton
Dawson Hays

Constableville
Dawson Kiser
Michayla Millard

Copenhagen
Alexandra Greene
Caleb Moser
Stephanie Aubin

Croghan
Madeline Monnat

Glenfield
Austin Newman

Harrisville
Trenton Sullivan

Henderson
Alicia Shepard

LaFargeville
Timothy Filiatrault

Lowville
Sierra Laribee
Storm Turck
Rachel Sweeney

Mannsville
Jalynne Granger
Emma Vaughn

Philadelphia
John Kuba
Ethan Ruttan

Redwood
Bailey Boulton
Kirsten Jensen

Rodman
Kylie Moulton

Turin
Julianne Schindler

Sackets Harbor
Kelsey Gonseth

Theresa
Meredith Woodward

Watertown
Cody Bresette
Hoi Lam Chan
Natalie Cole
Kayla Davis
Madeline Fitzsimmons
Emily Hewitt
Abigail Jock
DeAna Lopes
Jacob Maloney
Destiny Moland
Johna Mott
Marisa Safford
Cameron Sheitz
Joseph Wargo
Piper Warren
Madison Yott

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Northern New York Community Foundation

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“Giving back is so important because it creates a culture that, the more we give, the better it is for everyone — those giving, and those receiving. That’s very, very important. We can always do more and we have to remember that.” — Donald Whitney, Adams Center

Don Whitney came from a family of givers. He believed that helping your community in any fashion is part of gratifying life. We are grateful for having known him and even more grateful that Don joined us in 2017 to participate in the Northern New York Community Podcast. His passing last weekend deeply saddens us. The fact that his story — in his own voice — is forever documented is a wonderful part of his permanent legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Learn more about what called Don to a life of service to his community and others in this 2017 episode from the second season of the Northern New York Community Podcast.

Listen today at: www.nnycpodcast.com/episodes/donald-whitney

#NNYCF #ThoughtfulLegacy #CommunityPodcast
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“Giving back is so important because it creates a culture that, the more we give, the better it is for everyone — those giving, and those receiving. That’s very, very important. We can always do more and we have to remember that.” — Donald Whitney, Adams Center

Don Whitney came from a family of givers. He believed that helping your community in any fashion is part of gratifying life. We are grateful for having known him and even more grateful that Don joined us in 2017 to participate in the Northern New York Community Podcast. His passing last weekend deeply saddens us. The fact that his story — in his own voice — is forever documented is a wonderful part of his permanent legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Learn more about what called Don to a life of service to his community and others in this 2017 episode from the second season of the Northern New York Community Podcast. 

Listen today at: www.nnycpodcast.com/episodes/donald-whitney

#NNYCF #ThoughtfulLegacy #CommunityPodcast
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I'm so happy that Don did this podcast...it will always be nice to hear his voice and his passion for history!!

A truly wonderful man and educator.

Prayers for this wonderful man's family🙏💗

Such a wonderful man!

This man was a huge part of my life growing up and I pray for his family. Say hi to mom for me Don

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It is an honor to work with Minna Anthony Common Nature Center - Friends in this meaningful and enduring way. They are one of the North Country's finest with a mission worth perpetuating for generations to come.In case you missed this article from the TI Sun a couple weeks ago... we are thrilled to announce our endowment with Northern New York Community Foundation! With this fund, we hope to sustain our future endeavors and continue providing nature education for many years to come! ... See MoreSee Less

It is an honor to work with Minna Anthony Common Nature Center - Friends in this meaningful and enduring way. They are one of the North Countrys finest with a mission worth perpetuating for generations to come.
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