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Community Foundation Awards $30,000 Grant To Support YMCA Branch in Sackets Harbor

February 24, 2017 By admin

The Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded a total grant of $30,000 to assist the Watertown Family YMCA’s efforts in launching the agency’s new branch in Sackets Harbor.

The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors agreed to provide $15,000 this year as the YMCA opens in its Madison Barracks location in Sackets Harbor. One of the YMCA’s recent goals has been to expand the non-profit’s services to other communities. Following approved evaluations of the organization’s progress in the village over the first two years, the Foundation will subsequently award a $10,000 grant in 2018 and $5,000 in 2019.

“One of the ways Community Foundations can play an important role is to provide funding to help get new programs off the ground and prepare them for success. We saw this as a way to help increase the accessibility of some of the YMCA’s important programs to residents of the Sackets Harbor area and surrounding communities,” said Rande Richardson, Community Foundation executive director.

“The YMCA is excited to offer health and wellness family programming in a welcoming community like Sackets Harbor,” said Denise Young, CEO, Watertown Family YMCA. “We are grateful to the Northern New York Community Foundation for their support to help us establish the Sackets YMCA in the beautiful, historic health club at Madison Barracks.” 

Other grants recently approved by the Foundation’s board are:

  • Jefferson Rehabilitation Center – $10,000 to support its playground project to benefit children with disabilities. This is made possible, in part, by the Emma Phoebe Hurd Fund.
  • Ontario Bays Initiative – $10,000 in total grant support: $5,000 for the establishment of outdoor exhibits and two trail sites; $5,000 matching grant to build the agency’s endowment fund at the Community Foundation. This is made possible, in part, by the David G. Gregor Community Fund, and the Alex Velto Community Fund.
  • Alexandria Township Historical Society – $7,980 in total grant support: $5,000 matching grant to build endowment fund at the Community Foundation; $2,980 to purchase digital equipment to enhance museum exhibits. This is made possible, in part, by the River Fund.
  • North Country Public Radio – $5,000 to assist with the organization’s “North Country At Work” history project.
  • Jefferson-Lewis Library Association – $4,000 to enhance experience of a summer book festival in Cape Vincent. This is made possible, in part, by the Herring College Fund and the Jan B. Oliver Lifelong Reading Fund.
  • Theresa Public Library – $2,500 to assist with its capital campaign project. This is made possible, in part, by the Herring College Fund.
  • Crosby Public Library – $2,500 to assist with its capital campaign project. This is made possible, in part, by the Herring College Fund.
  • Sackets Harbor Vocal Arts Ensemble – $1,000 to assist with the organization’s spring performance in collaboration with Trinity Episcopal Church.

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. This work is made possible by donors who have established permanent, charitable funds with the Foundation during their lifetimes or through their wills and have a general, broad and enduring interest in supporting the quality of life in the North Country.

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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

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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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