Schools and Communities Unite to Steer Kids Toward Success
In Broome County more than 25 percent of children live below the poverty line. While poverty may leave children malnourished, poorly housed and poorly clothed, the harm doesn't stop there. For low-income families, education doesn’t always work the way it should.
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The Multi-Front Fight Against Opioid Addiction
As the Foundation's Needs Assessment notes, admissions for treatment of heroin addiction have soared in our region in recent years. Concerned community members have launched numerous programs to fight this epidemic, and their progress is encouraging.
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What's Good for the River is Good for Us All
Many residents agree that if they can counteract centuries of flooding, erosion and sedimentation in the Upper Delaware watershed, they will achieve a whole range of goals—protecting the river environment, boosting recreation and tourism, keeping infrastructure intact and keeping residents healthy and safe.
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Community Engagement: Connecting with Partners, Spreading the Word
As we all know, knowledge is power. After the Community Foundation published its 2015 Regional Needs Assessment, the logical next step was to share that report as widely as possible. The more people who learn about the crucial challenges we face in our five-county region, the greater our collective power to create solutions.
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On the Road to Healthy Living, Many People Need a Lift
If you have medical appointments and you don't have a car, and there's no suitable bus route near your home, you might be out of luck. Sure, friends and family might sometimes offer rides, but there's only so much time they can spare.
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Chenango Calls in the Reserves for Community Health
When the Army, Navy and Air National Guard took over part of Norwich in July 2016, they came not to deal with a military threat, but to render another kind of service—free medical care for people in need.
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More Grant Stories...
A Clear Educational Gain
Grant Builds Confidence for Construction Volunteers
Historical Site Doubles as Community Magnet
Basic Education Programs Help Learners Take Control
Clinic Launches Innovative Outreach Campaign
Special Funds: Giving in Your Own Way
Come Together and Stay Prepared
Serve the Family, Serve the Child
The Show Goes On
Connecting to Help Neighbors in Need
Crowdsourcing Solutions for Child Care and Learning
A Grant Champion for Delaware County
Helping Kids Along
Feeding the Need for Nourishment
A Safe, Warm Interim Home
Cataloging Historical Wealth
Seniors Gain Crucial Assistance
A Splendid Year for Scholarships
Special Funds: Tailored to Meet Special Goals
A Flood of Support for Flood-Battered Communities
How Grants Add Up, and Keep Giving
Investments in the Arts Yield Happy Returns
Nature Center’s Supporters Clear a New Trail
Library Complements Archaeological Treasure House
Thriving Farmers' Market Branches Out
Grants Keep Libraries Comfortable and Safe
Putting Great Ideas into Action
Community Keeps Elders Active and In Touch
Museum Shines a Light on New Native American Masterpiece
Historic Opera House Makes Year-Round Space for the Arts
Old Water Turbine Starts Wheels Turning for New Solutions
Teens Plant, Grow, Learn and Share the Wealth
Life Comes Back to Berkshire's Community Hall
Creating Islands of Stillness - Stillwater RTF Multi-Sensory Room
A Solid Base for Fun and Fitness - Tioga County Boys & Girls Club
Young Readers Take Up the Challenge in Franklin
Helping Neighbors Get Out Into the World
