The William (Obie) J. Obernesser Jr. Memorial Fund was recently established in memory of William “Obie” Obernesser Jr. to honor his life and the lasting impact he made on his family, friends, students, athletes, and community. The fund will carry forward Obie’s legacy of positivity, encouragement, and service by supporting students and giving back to the community he cared deeply about.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation will host the fifth-annual online day of community giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives,” on Friday, September 18, to benefit local nonprofits serving the region.  

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties invites human service organizations whose primary operation is a food pantry, soup kitchen, or shelter that provides pantry items or meals to residents to apply for its Helpful Harvest Grant Round.

Retirement planning often involves balancing financial security with the legacy you hope to leave behind. A charitable gift annuity, also referred to as a CGA, can help accomplish both by providing guaranteed lifetime income while supporting the charitable causes you care about.

Many people want to make a meaningful charitable gift but also wonder how it might fit into their retirement plans. A charitable gift annuity, also known as a CGA, offers an opportunity to do both.

The Hero Fund America Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently awarded over $20,500 to 15 first-responder organizations across the United States. The fund annually seeks to help meet the education, training, lifesaving equipment, and mental health needs of fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and law enforcement agencies.

The Oneida County Youth Investment Initiative awarded more than $450,000 to eight local organizations supporting programs that address the unique needs and challenges of at-risk youth and provide meaningful services designed to reduce youth violence throughout the county.

The Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced this year’s recipients of awards to graduating seniors from high schools within the two counties. 

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees.