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Youth Philanthropy Council Announces Over $16,000 in Grant Funding for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County Non-Profits

June 18, 2018 By admin

The Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC) of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded more than $16,000 in grants to nine area non-profit organizations in support of specific community programs and projects. Each year, the YPC reviews funding requests from agencies in the tri-county area with projects or initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence counties. In addition to researching and recommending grants, the YPC also discusses a variety of topics, including nonprofit sustainability, donor stewardship, community investment and leadership.

The youth council received and reviewed 20 grant requests during the program year and shared their recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation. The Foundation has coordinated the program for seven years with councils awarding just over 80 grants to charitable organizations totaling $125,740 in the tri-county area. Youth Philanthropy Council is made possible through the generosity of Watertown Savings Bank, Renzi Foodservice Charitable Foundation, RBC Wealth Management, and annual donors to the Friends of the Community Foundation Community Betterment Fund.

“This is one of the most important programs Community Foundation donors make possible each year. In addition to the good work the grants accomplish, this program has such potential for long-term impact on our young adults and our region. We hope this program inspires future generations to remain engaged, involved and supportive of the communities where they live. The program has been in existence long enough now, that we are already seeing alumni coming back and serving our community,” said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation director.

The following Youth Philanthropy Council grants were approved:

Jefferson County SPCA – $5,000:  This funding will help replace outdated surgical equipment that will enhance surgical operations for animals at the shelter.

Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service – $2,040:  This grant will provide support for the organization’s Junior EMS program through 2019. The program gives high school students experiential learning opportunities in the EMS field.

Guitars for Vets – $2,000: This grant will be used to purchase new guitars for graduates of this organization’s Watertown-based chapter. The 10-week program is designed to share the healing power of music with veterans struggling with physical injuries, PTSD and other emotional distress.

Massena Meals on Wheels – $1,800:  This grant will be used to upgrade and update kitchen equipment and the entrance to its facility. These updates will improve efficiency for an organization serving approximately 100 home-bound clients each day.

Resolution Center of Jefferson and Lewis Counties, Inc. – $1,600:  Funding from this grant will be to purchase new furniture, decor, and supplies to enhance the organization’s conflict resolution rooms.

Move Along, Inc. – $1,500: Grant support will assist with the pilot launch of an adaptive cycling program and other recreational opportunities in Watertown for area residents with disabilities.

The Community Lunch Program for Kids, Norwood – $1,000:  This lunch program provides meals to children in need residing in the Norwood, Norfolk and Raymondville communities. The grant will be allocated to support distributions to help feed children during the summer months and outside of regular school days.

Frederic Remington Art Museum – $1,000:  This funding will be used to purchase easels and art supplies to expand their hands-on art studio that will allow people of all ages to experience the joy of creating art.

Community Action Planning Council – $1,000:  The organization is starting a pilot program to assist parents in need with initial childcare costs. Up-front expenses would be provided for up to fifty families through this program. Grant funding will be directed toward the launch of this program.

Members of the Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council review grant applications received from area non-profits.

This year’s council consists of students from Watertown High School, Immaculate Heart Central School (IHC), and Sackets Harbor Central School. Council representatives are:

  • Grayden Brunet, Sackets Harbor
  • Alicia Cloe, Sackets Harbor
  • Dominic Duah, IHC
  • Kehinde Fasehun, Watertown
  • Madeline Gist, Watertown
  • Caroline McPherson, IHC
  • Marialena Mouaikel, IHC
  • Rozanna Pasowicz, Watertown
  • Hannah Pitcher, Sackets Harbor
  • Lauryn Quinn, IHC
  • Ryder Simser, Watertown

The YPC will convene again beginning at the start of the new school year. Additional members from the three schools will join the Council. The following year, a new school in the area will be added.

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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Meet Toryann McKinney, a Watertown City School District eighth grader at Case Middle School and 2020-2021 Youth Giving Challenge winner. A community, according to Toryann, values its people most and “needs to be healthy in every way.”

As a Youth Giving Challenge winner, Toryann recently presented a grant to the North Country Family Health Center, Watertown, a nonprofit organization she chose because it embodies her definition of a healthy community. “They have a highly dedicated staff who treat newborns, kids, and adults and they are available to the whole community to help local people be healthy.”

“They are available to people in two counties with community and school-based sites that are easy to get to,” Toryann wrote. “The help they provide to pregnant women and new mothers with nutrition education and counseling is also very important.”

Last month, Toryann, joined by her mother, met with North Country Family Health Center Marketing & Community Relations Director April Fallon, and presented a $500 Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge grant that will support the Health Center’s Unmet Needs Program. Toryann’s thoughtful effort to help the Health Center will provide financial assistance to patients whose needs cannot be met through existing community resources.

The grant is supported by donors to the Friends of the Foundation Annual Community Betterment Fund, a partnership with Community Bank, N.A., and a generous gift from an anonymous donor.

Pictured, from left, Al Romano Jr., Washington Street branch manager, Community Bank, Watertown; Phyl McKinney, Toryann’s mother; Toryann McKinney, Case Middle School eighth grader and Youth Giving Challenge winner; and April Fallon, North Country Family Health Center marketing & community relations director.

Toryann is one of dozens of thoughtful youths who looked inside her community to recognize an organization that strives to improve quality of life for all in the region. The 2020-2021 Giving Challenge asked students from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to explain in an essay what community means to them and to choose a nonprofit that embodies their definition of community. Toryann’s essay is one of 20 chosen from 144 submissions.

Look for more photos and stories behind the 2019-2020 Youth Giving Challenge gifts in the coming weeks.

#ThoughtfulGivingNNYCF #YouthGivingChallenge #CommunitySpirit
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Meet Toryann McKinney, a Watertown City School District eighth grader at Case Middle School and 2020-2021 Youth Giving Challenge winner. A community, according to Toryann, values its people most and “needs to be healthy in every way.”

As a Youth Giving Challenge winner, Toryann recently presented a grant to the North Country Family Health Center, Watertown, a nonprofit organization she chose because it embodies her definition of a healthy community. “They have a highly dedicated staff who treat newborns, kids, and adults and they are available to the whole community to help local people be healthy.”

“They are available to people in two counties with community and school-based sites that are easy to get to,” Toryann wrote. “The help they provide to pregnant women and new mothers with nutrition education and counseling is also very important.”

Last month, Toryann, joined by her mother, met with North Country Family Health Center Marketing & Community Relations Director April Fallon, and presented a $500 Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge grant that will support the Health Center’s Unmet Needs Program. Toryann’s thoughtful effort to help the Health Center will provide financial assistance to patients whose needs cannot be met through existing community resources. 

The grant is supported by donors to the Friends of the Foundation Annual Community Betterment Fund, a partnership with Community Bank, N.A., and a generous gift from an anonymous donor. 

Pictured, from left, Al Romano Jr., Washington Street branch manager, Community Bank, Watertown; Phyl McKinney, Toryann’s mother; Toryann McKinney, Case Middle School eighth grader and Youth Giving Challenge winner; and April Fallon, North Country Family Health Center marketing & community relations director. 

Toryann is one of dozens of thoughtful youths who looked inside her community to recognize an organization that strives to improve quality of life for all in the region. The 2020-2021 Giving Challenge asked students from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to explain in an essay what community means to them and to choose a nonprofit that embodies their definition of community. Toryann’s essay is one of 20 chosen from 144 submissions.

Look for more photos and stories behind the 2019-2020 Youth Giving Challenge gifts in the coming weeks.

#ThoughtfulGivingNNYCF #YouthGivingChallenge #CommunitySpirit
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For Russ and Mary Wilcox, growing up in the North Country came with a deep appreciation for community and helping others. Today, the couple is experiencing joy in ways they didn't think possible during their lifetimes. The Wilcox Family Fund at the Northern New York Community Foundation is making a difference today and forever. #NNYCF #legacy ... See MoreSee Less

For Russ and Mary Wilcox, growing up in the North Country came with a deep appreciation for community and helping others. Today, the couple is experiencing joy in ways they didnt think possible during their lifetimes. The Wilcox Family Fund at the Northern New York Community Foundation is making a difference today and forever. #NNYCF #Legacy
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We are excited to support this endeavor that encourages the youngest among us while also supporting elementary classrooms and education across the North Country! Thank you to our friends at NBC Watertown for the opportunity to partner on such a meaningful project.

#classroomkindnesschallenge #NNYCFAre you up for the Challenge?!

Join Sundance Leisure, Buffalo Wild Wings, Pivot 2 Health, and Northern New York Community Foundation spread a little kindness this Spring!

Every week we will be selecting at random one classroom in the North Country from grades K-5 that has completed the challenge to win a Do-Nut Be A Bully Party over the next 5 weeks! At the conclusion of the 5 weeks we will randomly select 5 classrooms to win the grand prize!!

To find the challenge board and submit your classroom click the link below!
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We are excited to support this endeavor that encourages the youngest among us while also supporting elementary classrooms and education across the North Country! Thank you to our friends at NBC Watertown for the opportunity to partner on such a meaningful project.
 
#ClassroomKindnessChallenge #NNYCF
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