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Geographic Funds at the Community Foundation Support Projects along the St. Lawrence River

July 7, 2017 By admin

A series of grants were recently awarded from geographic-specific funds at the Northern New York Community Foundation that will impact several St. Lawrence River communities.

Four projects totaling $5,000 were supported through the Dale Kenyon Community Fund at the Foundation. The Thousand Islands Arts Center will receive a $2,500 grant in support of its 50th anniversary retrospective exhibition, which reflects on the history of the organization. A $1,000 matching grant to the Clayton Council of Churches Food Pantry will enhance the agency’s mission and leverage additional community support. The Kenyon Community Fund will match each gift to the food pantry, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.

The Clayton Figure Skating Club garnered a $1,000 grant from the Dale Kenyon Community Fund to augment its scholarship program for disadvantaged children. $500 was awarded to the Clayton United Methodist Church to assist with its stained glass window restoration project. The Dale Kenyon Community Fund is a philanthropic resource available each year to any non-profit organization serving residents in the village and town of Clayton.

The Cape Vincent Food Pantry received a $2,000 matching grant from the Community Foundation’s Lighthouse Fund. This grant will continue to build the agency’s community support, as they address critical needs in Cape Vincent and surrounding communities. The Lighthouse Fund will match each gift to the pantry, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000. This component fund at the Community Fund is available each year to any non-profit serving vulnerable populations in the Cape Vincent and Clayton areas.

“When a group sees their donation will go even further by being matched, they are eager to do what they can,” said Rebecca Dowling, Cape Vincent Food Pantry director. “We hope to be able to provide fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, and the extra support from this fund and the community will help us get the program started. We are grateful to the Lighthouse Fund at the Community Foundation for the support and opportunity to improve the lives of many in Cape Vincent and the surrounding area.”

The Community Foundation’s board of directors also approved a $2,500 grant in support of a pilot “Jazz in the Classroom” program to be introduced this fall. This initiative will be part of the Clayton Jazz Festival event in October. This grant was made possible, in part, through the Community Foundation’s Grace L. Reinman Fund and the River Fund through the Community Foundation.

“Providing donors with options to direct their charitable giving broadly but within a specific geographic region is becoming an increasingly meaningful way to make a difference, especially for endeavors that might not otherwise be funded. We are grateful to donors who allow us to be a part of that type of community investment,” said Rande Richardson, Community Foundation executive director.

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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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