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Mohawk Valley Health System donates equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently donated medical equipment to the Utica Zoo with the aim of advancing the level of care provided to the zoo’s diverse animal collection, the zoo announced. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by the zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams, MVHS donated an array of equipment to help […]
LEAD Council awards $20K in impact grants to North Country nonprofits
WATERTOWN — A mental-health awareness campaign, improved access to swimming lessons, and nutritious foods for a teen culinary program are but three of 11 initiatives that will receive a share of $20,000 in grant funding from the LEAD Council of the Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation. A recent series of LEAD Impact Grant Program
Music lineup, charities announced for this year’s Taste of Syracuse event
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The group that gave listeners the song “MMMBop” will headline this year’s Taste of Syracuse event. The Grammy–nominated Hanson will take the
2024 Nonprofit Awards Event Supplement
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Naturally Lewis is accepting applications for Launch Lewis County grant program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, the economic-development agency in Lewis County, says it’s accepting applications for the Launch Lewis County grant program until May 15. In partnership with Lewis County, Naturally Lewis has $300,000 and is seeking entrepreneurs who are looking to start their businesses that will “enhance the quality of life for residents and
WISE Women’s Business Center awarded state grant, selected as an entrepreneurship-assistance center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The WISE Women’s Business Center (WISE WBC) says it has been selected as one of 24 entrepreneurship-assistance centers in New York. The
CNY Community Foundation launches nonprofit bridge-loan program
SYRACUSE — The Central New York Community Foundation recently introduced a new nonprofit bridge-loan program that it says will help not-for-profits continue essential community services while waiting to receive approved grant funding. The foundation’s local impact investing program closed on a $500,000 deposit to Cooperative Federal (Coop Fed) to launch the bridge-loan program. Coop Fed
Oneida County receives nearly $24M state grant for semiconductor supply-chain campus site prep
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County has been awarded $23.6 million in state funding to help develop a 332-acre parcel at Griffiss International Airport in Rome,
Long-time employee now leads Children’s Home of Jefferson County
WATERTOWN — The new president and CEO of the Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has only been working in the role since early January but is very familiar with the organization. Michelle Monnat, who has worked at CHJC for 16 years, most recently served as its CFO. CHJC describes itself as northern New York’s
Salvation Army of Binghamton to move office location
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Salvation Army of Binghamton recently purchased a building on Walnut Street that will serve as its new base of operations, replacing
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