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Thoughtful Giving

Newsletter of the Northern New York Community Foundation

Friends Supporters 2026
Appreciation: Friends of the Foundation annual donors

Holiday/Year-End 2025
Annual donors help deliver essential needs

Fall 2025
Foundation donors strengthen the arts across our region

Friends Supporters 2025
Donors help provide opportunities for youth development

Holiday/Year-End 2024
Foundation donors help strengthen our region’s health care

Summer 2024
Foundation donors have broad impact across the region

Friends Supporters 2024
Annual donors help develop critical skills in the next generation

Holiday/Year-End 2023
Donors strengthen our community for children and families

Summer 2023
Giving better together: Potsdam couple partners to maximize impact

Friends Supporters 2023
Annual donors help create opportunities for the region’s future

Holiday/Year-End 2022
Donors help foster love for the arts in the next generation

Summer 2022
Foundation donors invest in changing lives across generations

Friends Supporters 2022
Annual donors support our community in the broadest ways possible

Holiday/Year-End 2021
Foundation donors help nurture, grow a culture of community commitment

Summer 2021
Community Foundation legacy forever impacts St. Lawrence County

Friends Supporters / Spring 2021
Annual donors grow the region’s future leaders

Holiday/Year-End 2020
Developing future generations of community leaders

Summer 2020
Partnering to forever preserve places we love

Spring 2020
A legacy for St. Lawrence County, forever

2020 Special Update
Generous donors fill the hearts of our communities

Holiday/Year-End 2019
Donors help strengthen our region

Summer 2019
Legacy continues in next generation

Spring 2019
An advocate for lasting success

Year-End/Holiday 2018
Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge

Fall/Holiday 2017
Thoughtful Giving

Winter 2011
A Season for Counting Blessings

Holiday 2010

The Joy of Giving

Fall 2010

It All Began with Two Quarters

Summer 2010

Why a Community Foundation?

Spring 2010

Foundation Launches Youth Philanthropy Partnership

Fall 2009

2009 Focus: Basic Human Needs

Nonprofit Link

A Northern New York Community Foundation Publication Connecting the Region’s Nonprofit Organizations

2026 Edition
Helping nonprofit partners grow more sustainable futures

2021 Edition
Preserving our past while preparing for the future

Winter 2020
Connecting nonprofits with opportunities

Giving Together

A Northern New York Community Foundation Publication for Donor Advisors

Year-End 2021
A legacy of helping made possible

Autumn 2020
Wilcox Family Fund ‘brings great joy’

Summer 2020
A legacy for St. Lawrence County

Autumn 2019
Legacies closest to home

Spring 2019
Donor-advised fund a valuable tool

Canton Community Fund

Together we honor our past and imagine our future while strengthening quality of life in the Town and Village of Canton.

Spring 2022
Your gifts help strengthen Canton: Matching grant continues to build Community Fund

Clifton-Fine Community Fund

Connecting our communities of Fine, Oswegatchie, Star Lake, Newton Falls, Wanakena and Cranberry Lake to enhance quality of life for all

Summer 2025
Forever Clifton-Fine

Summer 2024
Donors strengthen quality of life across region through annual giving, grantmaking

Summer 2023
Caldwell Family Fund helps strengthen region

Summer 2019
Library brings joy to children

Summer 2018
Community Philanthropy Inspires Meaningful Change in Clifton-Fine Region

Legacy Matters

Your source for planned giving with the Northern New York Community Foundation

Year-End 2025
Give where you live: A better way to support your favorite charities and community, forever

River Legacies
Love the River, For Good … For a River legacy that endures

Spring 2025
Honoring a life through education

Year-End 2024
Your legacy can begin now with a Community Foundation fund

Spring 2024
A love for community continues

Year-End 2023
Her legacy will give in perpetuity

Autumn 2022
Love for community endures

Six Town Community Fund

Linking our communities of Adams, Ellisburg, Henderson, Lorraine, Rodman and Worth to enhance quality of life for all

Autumn 2024
Community Fund grant support helps redevelop playground in village of Adams

Summer 2021
‘Pay It Forward’ comes full circle

Summer 2019
A legacy of giving continues

Summer 2018
Community Fund grants $5,000 to nine projects

2016 Edition
A lasting legacy for Six Town

Building Our Future

Newsletter of the Thousand Islands Foundation, a Northern New York Community Foundation affiliate

Autumn 2020
Scholarships build confidence

 

Annual Reports

2009-2010
Leading by Example

2007-08
A Sense of Place A Passion for Northern New York

2006-07
Supplement: Growing Community Assets

2005-06
Growing Community Assets

2004
Making an Investment in People

2003
A Community Presence, 1929-2004

2002
Opportunities for Children

2001
Meeting Basic Needs

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.

Congratulations to Daphne J. Cronk, the 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship.

Daphne is a top-ranked honor student who graduated from South Jefferson High School last month with an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors. She will attend St. Lawrence University this fall where she plans to major in English. Daphne aspires to become a high school teacher.

She is the daughter of Melissa Fregoe-Cronk and Anthony Cronk, Adams.

The Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2020 by Gretchen Eysaman to honor the life and legacy of her husband, Kenneth, who spent nearly 33 years in public education, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. From 1979 until his retirement in 1990, Mr. Eysaman was superintendent of schools at South Jefferson Central. He passed away in 2010. 

The scholarship is presented annually to a South Jefferson High School graduate who plan to pursue a career in education or other related fields.

Pictured, from left: Daphne’s mother, Melissa; scholarship recipient Daphne J. Cronk, South Jefferson High School Class of 2026; and Gretchen Eysaman, wife of the late Kenneth J. Eysaman II.

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Congratulations to Daphne J. Cronk, the 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship.

Daphne is a top-ranked honor student who graduated from South Jefferson High School last month with an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors. She will attend St. Lawrence University this fall where she plans to major in English. Daphne aspires to become a high school teacher.

She is the daughter of Melissa Fregoe-Cronk and Anthony Cronk, Adams.

The Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2020 by Gretchen Eysaman to honor the life and legacy of her husband, Kenneth, who spent nearly 33 years in public education, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. From 1979 until his retirement in 1990, Mr. Eysaman was superintendent of schools at South Jefferson Central. He passed away in 2010.

The scholarship is presented annually to a South Jefferson High School graduate who plan to pursue a career in education or other related fields.

Pictured, from left: Daphne’s mother, Melissa; scholarship recipient Daphne J. Cronk, South Jefferson High School Class of 2026; and Gretchen Eysaman, wife of the late Kenneth J. Eysaman II.

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Congratulations 🎉

Congratulations very much Deserved

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Congratulations to Roman L. Peebles, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Chef Dennis J. Laemmermann Culinary Arts Scholarship. 

Roman graduated in June from Sackets Harbor Central School. He also completed the culinary arts program at Jeff-Lewis BOCES. Roman will begin his freshman year at The Culinary Institute of America this fall where he will study culinary arts. 

He aspires to work at a Michelin Star restaurant in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C., and hopes to teach in a culinary arts program after gaining restaurant experience. Roman is the son of Sunshine and Jeremy Peebles, Adams.

Dennis J. Laemmermann was involved in the North Country’s food services industry for most of his life. He was a talented culinary artist whose love for good food was made even better by sharing his gifts with others.

After his sudden passing in March 2019, friends and family established this scholarship to honor his life in a lasting and meaningful way. We are honored to steward his legacy and look forward to future generations of culinary artists finding inspiration from Dennis and the gifts he shared throughout his lifetime.

Pictured, from left: Dennis’ daughters, Amanda Jo Phillips and Maureen Hillabrandt; Dennis’ husband, Thomas H. “Thom” Peterson; scholarship recipient Roman L. Peebles; Dennis’ son, Drew Laemmermann and wife, Meghan; Dennis’ granddaughter, Avery Phillips, and grandson, Declan Laemmermann; and Dennis’ sister, Dawn Laemmermann-Amo.

#NNYCF #ClassOf2026 #Scholars #ThoughtfulLegacies

Congratulations to Roman L. Peebles, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Chef Dennis J. Laemmermann Culinary Arts Scholarship.

Roman graduated in June from Sackets Harbor Central School. He also completed the culinary arts program at Jeff-Lewis BOCES. Roman will begin his freshman year at The Culinary Institute of America this fall where he will study culinary arts.

He aspires to work at a Michelin Star restaurant in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C., and hopes to teach in a culinary arts program after gaining restaurant experience. Roman is the son of Sunshine and Jeremy Peebles, Adams.

Dennis J. Laemmermann was involved in the North Country’s food services industry for most of his life. He was a talented culinary artist whose love for good food was made even better by sharing his gifts with others.

After his sudden passing in March 2019, friends and family established this scholarship to honor his life in a lasting and meaningful way. We are honored to steward his legacy and look forward to future generations of culinary artists finding inspiration from Dennis and the gifts he shared throughout his lifetime.

Pictured, from left: Dennis’ daughters, Amanda Jo Phillips and Maureen Hillabrandt; Dennis’ husband, Thomas H. “Thom” Peterson; scholarship recipient Roman L. Peebles; Dennis’ son, Drew Laemmermann and wife, Meghan; Dennis’ granddaughter, Avery Phillips, and grandson, Declan Laemmermann; and Dennis’ sister, Dawn Laemmermann-Amo.

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Way to go, Roman!!! Amanda Gervera…

Congratulations, Roman! You must be so proud, Sunshine! <3

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Well-deserved! We're so proud of you, Roman!

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Amazing!! Congratulations Roman! Way to go😊

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The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce $25,000 in grant funding for six tri-county nonprofit organizations that will support a diverse range of community programs and initiatives.

Council Chair April Wang, a second-year member and 2026 Watertown High School graduate, said the Council had many worthy requests for grant funding this year.

“Guided by a commitment to thoughtful stewardship and community impact, the Youth Philanthropy Council has carefully selected grant recipients whose work addresses critical needs and fosters meaningful progress,” Ms. Wang said. “I am beyond proud of the diligence and purpose reflected in the Council’s work this year.”

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Six Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations Share $25,000 in Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Awards

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Six Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations Share $25,000 in Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Awards July 2, 2026 By admin Students Field 18 Requests for Funding Support from Diverse Slate of Tri-County No...
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