WATERTOWN — Rotary clubs across the globe have worked to eradicate polio since the 1980s, and Watertown’s chapters are no exception, raising more than $35,000 in recent years to finally rid the world of the crippling disease. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Every fall, Massena Central High School student-athletes venture out into the community to rake leaves for the elderly and help with their fall cleanup. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX – I really don’t remember my ninth birthday. I’m sure it was very nice. It always was. It was my grandfather’s birthday too. I probably got new underwear. I always got new underwear. Every birthday. In my 20s and 30s I was still getting new underwear. And never once did I say to my p… Read More ⇒
FULTON - Walmart seeks to create value in the communities around the world where they operate; strengthening them through local grants and supporting programs that help them thrive. “We support and invest in communities through local giving by supporting programs that strengthen community co… Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The North Country Children’s Museum, 10 Raymond St., has added a new component to its Construction Zone Exhibit this month. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — In response to a challenge set forth by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Rotary International, the Watertown Rotary Club is once again raising donations for the Rotary Foundation to pay for polio vaccinations in an effort to eradicate the disease. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Oswego County Habitat for Humanity has just announced the 2020 board of directors. Serving in 2020 are Kim Seager, Victoria Usherwood Gailinas, Theresa Wilkins, Dorothy Bonney, Beverly Mulcahey, Sabine Ingerson, Greg Kahler, Deb Geroux, Lorena Bastian, Marion Naramore and Patrick Flach. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Oswego Industries Inc., a Fulton-based nonprofit agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities, has raised $670 to help fund relief efforts for the Australian bushfire crisis. The money was raised by people with disabilities through the agency’s Caterbilities snack cart. Read More ⇒
Community Bank N.A. in West Carthage and Lowville are joining other branches across New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont to host a canned food drive throughout February. The 125 participating branches aim to collect 5,000 items for local food pantries and food banks. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for mini-grants for 2020. Not-for-profit community organizations can apply for up to $1,000 for activities for youth during hours when school is not in session. Projects must be completed by the end of 2020 and provide a … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Scholarship applications are now being accepted by the Northern New York Community Foundation from students across the tri-county area who plan to enroll this coming fall as freshmen. Read More ⇒
PULASKI - A new service organization is starting up in eastern Oswego County, to help persons in need. The organization will be known as “Love INC of the Eastern Shore,” and is designed to help persons in the Sandy Creek, APW, Mexico and Pulaski school districts connect with the resources th… Read More ⇒
MASSENA — It will be music galore on Sunday to raise money for the Massena Schine Theater restoration. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The Kansas City Chiefs won Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, and local food pantries in Massena were the winners of the Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — On Super Bowl Sunday, while many across the nation were preparing for food- and football-centered parties, the Concordia Lutheran Church of Watertown hosted its annual Chili Cook-off in conjunction with the national Souper Bowl of Caring. Read More ⇒
PHILADELPHIA — On Monday morning, a small group of Indian River students gathered in the high school’s theater lobby, along with some staff members, to unveil a new creation: a collection box for the school district’s new 1 Million Pennies Project. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - A great horned owl found injured at SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station recently completed her comeback story, released back into her wild home on Jan. 10. Read More ⇒
FULTON - The Fulton Block Builders, now in its fourth year, has created a new challenge for 2020. The organization’s fundraising committee is asking that all supporters increase their donation by 10% to meet this year’s $75,000 goal. Recently, Legislator Jim Karasek, who represents the 22nd … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The 2019 #giveNNY campaign raised a record $24,375 to support nonprofits in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties thanks to gifts from more than 115 individuals, families and businesses, and a matching grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — After a local oral surgeon created a Facebook fundraiser in the hopes of raising some money for his friend and employee who had received a poor prognosis, it went “viral” and was shared hundreds of times, with people from five different countries donating to the cause. Read More ⇒
MEXICO – The hand of God to the hand of Adam, from the hand of Michelangelo to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, has served as Western civilization’s greatest symbol of creation, love, sharing, and inspiration for over 500 years. Nowhere is its message more poignant than in the work of a sm… Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - Phoenix Food Sense can help people save 40% on quality food. The program is located at the First United Congregational Church of Christ, 43 Bridge St., Phoenix. Sing up is from 9-11 a.m. on Feb. 5 and pick up is from 9 -11 a.m. on Feb. 19 (Times and dates subject to change). Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – There will be more to love about Valentine’s Day if one of the five “Early Bird” drawing winners, part of St. Luke’s annual “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO COUNTY - The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a division of SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations, will once again staff tax sites for income tax preparation at locations in Oswego County. Through AARP sponsorship, Tax Aides are trained in order to prepa… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced $10,000 in Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge grants for 20 nonprofit organizations serving Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒
FULTON - Oswego Industries Inc., a Fulton-based nonprofit agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities, announced it has received $1,250 in funding from Novelis as part of their annual 12 Days of Giving Program. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Rain or shine, 365 days a year — barring any natural disasters like the ice storm that hit the area years ago — residents in need of food in Watertown and a five-mile radius around the city can count on Meals on Wheels to deliver. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE - Nonprofit organizations in upstate New York can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award grants totaling $115,000 to help fund the health and wellness programs they offer residents of upstate New York. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO - Any residents of the Oswego area that would like to stretch their food dollars may order February Food Sense packages until noon on Friday, Feb. 7. All Oswego-area residents may use the program. There are no income limitations and no restrictions on the number of items one may buy. Read More ⇒
MINETTO - The Minetto United Methodist Church will host a free dinner from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The menu, subject to change, will be meatball sub, roasted potatoes, vegetable and dessert. This meal will be provided by the people of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Donations are not expect… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Shepherd’s Cloak “store” has been guided to salvation with a new location, different name, but same mission. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Twenty years into the life of the Canton Community Fund, a $25,000 matching grant has been provided to the fund by the Northern New York Community Foundation and a Canton couple. Read More ⇒
CARTHAGE — The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual winter-time, family-fun-day Winterfest. This year’s event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Carthage Park, 1 Park Drive. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation has extended its deadline for grant requests from nonprofit organizations of all types for projects, programs or initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrenc… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Nonprofit leaders eager to learn new management skills can attend an upcoming conference from United Way of Northern New York’s new North Country Center of Nonprofit Excellence. Read More ⇒
MALONE — Holly Manley is an animal lover and it shows. She has seven cats, one of which is pregnant. She also has two dogs, a ball python and two sugar gliders — marsupials similar to a flying squirrel. Read More ⇒
PHILADELPHIA — Days after the Indian River community was rocked by the devastating news that it had lost two of its own, family members, students, staff and more gathered together Thursday evening to remember the young lives that ended far too soon. Read More ⇒
PHILADELPHIA — As the investigation into Tuesday morning’s deadly crash continues, a celebration of life event has been scheduled for Thursday evening in honor of the two Indian River Central High School students who were killed. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Davidson Auto Group gave back this holiday season by hosting a $3,000 Nonprofit Giveaway Contest. Read More ⇒
HAMMOND — Soldiers, youngsters and anglers of all kinds are expected to come out in droves this Saturday for the Fish Creek Bait & Tackle’s seventh annual Black Lake Challenge. Read More ⇒
FULTON – Seven local businesses recently took part in a countywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back initiative by donating a percentage of their sales from Nov. 27 to the United Way of Greater Oswego County. Read More ⇒
